1/100th of a Second in Barrio Logan

 Actually we stayed for a couple hours, as we walked the alleys and enjoyed the art and architecture. This area is just south of the Coronado Bridge's eastern (mainland) end. I have been giving a tour of San Diego's natural features for the last few weeks, but today we present some man-made curiousities.




I think this is meant to be Uncle Sam, deconstructed.



The 7T59A - a very expensive watch in its day, and the first ever analog chronometer capable of recording 1/100th of a second.



I liked this tree and wall because they match my shirt and watch. Shame on me for not getting them in the same photo!


There is a wide range of art - murals of all types



Definitely a Mexican Day of the Dead feel here.


This is a "sign" painted on the rear, alley wall of a produce company.



I thought this truck, parked a few blocks away, would go great with the sofa (above).



Something went very wrong here...



Ricardo Mendoza is still learning, but shows some promise.



However, this is an extremely competitive neighborhood. Half on the roll-up door, and half on the wall.



I can't even describe how stunning this 30-foot wall was...



Barber shops appear to be competing for coolest signage.



Do you prefer Barrio Cuts? (above and below) Or scroll down...



Stevie's Barber Shop



While you are getting a haircut, you can ponder this message.



While around the corner we come to a different reality. This is the view when you scan the "horizon".







As we near the waterfront and the shipyards, the signage briefly becomes more conventional.



reflecting the industry here.



But the culture quickly revives as we walk away from the shipyard.









Thankfully Nature also provides some calming images, in the midst of the city's frantic appearance. 











Cazalea








Home again, at the bench, where I am changing the battery in my truck's remote. 

The 7T59 is the only analog 1/100th second chronograph offering day + date + GMT functions. Size is 39mm x 10.5mm. It has 9 hands! It cost about $1000 when available, from October 1991 to April 1993. There were many variations in style and I think mine is one of the best looking - it's the Sport/Tech Silver/Black (panda dial) 150.

The 100th second hand is flying; the white hand is 1/10 and the center hand is seconds.


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