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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — In a discovery hailed as “the horological equivalent of penicillin,” researchers at the Swiss Institute of Timekeeping Hygiene unveiled a breakthrough cleaning process that makes luxury watches permanently resistant to bodily fluids, ensuring collectors never again face the shame of polishing away solo mishaps.

“For far too long, chuffers have had to choose between self love and case integrity,” said Dr. Hans Lubri, adjusting his lab coat over a Patek Philippe. “Our patented protein neutralizing serum means you can enjoy yourself while your watch enjoys staying mint.”

• Rolex Daytona owners can now safely operate chronograph pushers mid session, with no risk of residue buildup.

• Omega Speedmaster was re-certified by NASA as “emission ready for both space exploration and private exploration.”

• Patek Philippe confirmed its new slogan: “You never actually own a watch… you merely hold it during masturbation for the next generation.”

• Invicta immediately launched a campaign boasting: “Rated to 200 meters and unlimited bodily fluids.”

• Audemars Piguet teased a “Royal Oak Intimacy Skeleton” with bridges designed for easy rinsing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Anthony Fauci announced during a Senate hearing that he has legally changed his name to Anthony Grouci, explaining that the new moniker will “better reflect my current vibe of grumpy evasiveness and Groucho Marx level comebacks.”

According to aides, Fauci filed the paperwork immediately after invoking the Fifth Amendment for the 47th time in a row.

• Rebrand Strategy: Fauci claims “Grouci” is harder for conspiracy theorists to chant at rallies, since it rhymes with “ouchy” and “slouchy,” which he insists are “less intimidating.”

• Wardrobe Update: Sources say he now plans to testify wearing a fake mustache, cigar, and greasepaint eyebrows, insisting, “Rand Paul can’t subpoena a Groucho impression.”

• Scientific Spin: Fauci argued the name change is “peer reviewed by my barber,” adding that “science shows 87% of angry mobs lose interest when you confuse them with vaudeville humor.”

• Republicans: Called the move “cowardly,” demanding he change it again to “Anthony Guilti.”

• Democrats: Praised the rebrand as “a bold pivot to slapstick,” suggesting it could heal partisan divides through laughter.

• CDC: Issued a statement clarifying that “Anthony Grouci” is not a new Covid variant, though it may cause mild eye rolling and hysteria.

When asked why he refused to answer even the most basic question like “What day of the week is it?” Grouci snapped back:
“If I admit it’s Tuesday, Senator Paul will accuse me of funding gain of function research on Wednesdays. If I say Friday, he’ll demand to know why I didn’t warn America about Saturday. The safest answer is no answer.

One loyal Grouci supporter defended both the silence and the name change: “Look, if Grouci says nothing, that’s still science. Silence is data. And the name change? Brilliant. You can’t subpoena a Grouci, you can only laugh at one.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump triumphantly announced Monday that the United States has “won the war against Iran and the environment,” unveiling a massive banner reading Emission Accomplished aboard a jet that had just burned enough fuel to power Cleveland for a week.

Trump praised the Air Force for “defeating Iran’s infrastructure and the ozone layer simultaneously.” Pentagon officials confirmed that while Iranian missile sites were destroyed, the real triumph was “obliterating 3% of global carbon reduction goals in under two weeks. “No one has ever polluted this much this fast,” Trump boasted, calling it “the cleanest dirty war in history.”

The EPA was reportedly drafted into the war effort, issuing permits for “emergency emissions” classified as “acts of freedom." Military analysts noted that Patriot interceptors were running low, but jet exhaust remained “limitless.” A commemorative coin is being minted featuring a bald eagle coughing into a paper bag.

At a press conference, Trump declared: “We didn’t just win militarily. We won environmentally. Nobody has ever emitted more victory gases than us. Iran is finished, and so is the Paris Climate Accord.” NATO later clarified that no war had technically ended, but the atmosphere had indeed “surrendered unconditionally.”

Loyal Trump supporter Cletus “Diesel” McGraw was reportedly saying, “This is the greatest war ever and we didn’t just beat Iran, we beat the atmosphere! My F‑150 runs smoother knowing freedom fumes are in the sky.”

Effective immediately, Orient Watch Co. has rebranded to Asia Watches™. Also, popular model names have been improved.

• The President → Asia Supreme Leader
• The Bambino → Asia Child Labor Special
• The Mako → Asia Shark With Regional Identity™

“We’ve pivoted from compass directions to entire continents. Synergy achieved. Like the band Asia, but instead of power ballads you get domed crystals and fluted bezels."-Asia Watches CEO Steve Seconds

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Ten years ago, I bought an Orient President for $160. Cheap Rolex homage and perfect travel watch. But now it's my most expensive timepiece.

Now it’s worth ~$1,000. Do I:

• Sell it and buy 20 Invicted watches?
• Keep it in my home safe?
• Risk it and keep play the “it’s just an old Orient” if I get mugged?
• Other: ?