New watch, solve the riddle

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New watch, solve the riddle

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I have just ordered •drum roll• a new watch! I know, I know! I have said I’m consolidating and I am, but this is something I have been considering on and off for some months. As if that is a valid excuse!

Anyhow, I’m not telling you what it is, but this doggerel will provide the necessary clues:

One who is Willing to Do the job
in the great silent darkness
the Musical Emperor would approve
as would a vegan WIS
Donald Trump not so much
who am I?
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No, not that one. Thanks for playing!
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Hmmm, Joseph, Leopold or Ferdinand?
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A watch on a bracelet with small hands...?
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Well, not quite guys, but you are on the right track.
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I’ll provide a clue: the brand name is found in the first line.
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Wis wrote:I’ll provide a clue: the brand name is found in the first line.
As an anagram?

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No, more like a crossword clue.
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It does require a bit of imagination and some linguistic thinking ...
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Let's start with; Omega

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Not Omega.
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It is a bit outside the box for me.
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Ok what about this at a stretch: :)

Willing to do the job = law abiding = Nomos

In the great silent darkness = under water in the deep = a watch with good WR = an Ahoi

The musical Emperor = German connection = Nomos

Vegan WIS = textile, rather than leather strap

Trump = Small (seconds) hand

And by that tortuous route I get a Nomos Ahoi! :lol:

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That is really good Neil, about your method - but also totally wrong regarding conclusions! :clap: :lol:
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