jolink
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Post by jolink on Nov 17, 2005 9:43:01 GMT -6
Are there people who use (like me) also pocketwatches? And do you have pictures of it? Here are a few of mine.... This one belonged to my mothers grandfather, its from the late 1800's. I have no idea when it was serviced for the last time, but it is keeping GREAT time.. Hope you guys liked the pictures.. Kind regards, Gerard
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Post by mike on Nov 17, 2005 10:00:49 GMT -6
What a beautiful collection!! Yes there are several here who appreciate pocketwatches,especially if there is some history behind them. Here are mine, [http://imageshack.us] [/URL] My father's Hamilton Railway special that he used on the Railroad. [http://imageshack.us] [/URL] [http://imageshack.us] [/URL] My Grandfather's Ball from when He worked on the railroad, [http://imageshack.us] [/URL] [http://imageshack.us] [/URL] [http://imageshack.us] [/URL] Together, [http://imageshack.us] [/URL] And yes, they are amazingly accurate!
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jolink
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Post by jolink on Nov 17, 2005 10:06:08 GMT -6
VERY VERY nice pocketwatches Mike.. And the story behind them makes them even more beautifull. Especially to the owner... Hope you wear them in great health..
Kind regards, Gerard
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Nov 17, 2005 10:21:56 GMT -6
Those are some nice pocket watches guys!!
Gerard, welcome to our little forum! We have spoken before on WUS (comatox is my member name there) and I am glad to see you here.
A big warm welcome to you!
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jolink
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Post by jolink on Nov 17, 2005 10:44:44 GMT -6
Thanks Chip...glad to be here.. Kind regards, Gerard
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Post by erik on Nov 17, 2005 10:48:35 GMT -6
Beautiful pocket watches! this is a very old one : Ancre ligne droite 15 rubis Spiral breguet.. Still working perfectly.
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Post by mamas on Nov 17, 2005 12:32:50 GMT -6
great photos guys! you have shown the movements gerard.. what about the faces! how many pocket watches do you own? .. pat macarthy (maccars) is a bit of a pocket watch expert and he posts here from time to time.. he will go wild when he see's thes for sure! great collection mamas
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jolink
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Post by jolink on Nov 17, 2005 12:36:54 GMT -6
Whell, i am more a ''movement'' type of guy, thats why I have a Speedy with a display-back. To tell you the truth, i don't have pictures of the dails..... Maybe it's time to make some..
Kind regards, Gerard
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Post by mamas on Nov 17, 2005 12:39:26 GMT -6
something to be said about display backs i agree.. that is why i like my aqua terra so much.. can spend ages looking at the movement. mamas
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Post by jolink on Nov 17, 2005 12:42:34 GMT -6
I tried to wear the Speedy inside out, but it didn't work out.. ;D
Kind regards, Gerard
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Post by mamas on Nov 17, 2005 12:47:02 GMT -6
you need to buy these new skeletonised speey pro's that they are releasing / have released in limited editions so that you dont have to do that.. cant remeber where i saw pics.. either here or WUS. mamas
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Post by Adam on Nov 17, 2005 14:01:22 GMT -6
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jolink
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Post by jolink on Nov 17, 2005 14:09:45 GMT -6
You all have great pocketwatches guys, but the question was, do you also use them.......?
Kind regards, Gerard
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Post by MartynJC (UK) on Nov 17, 2005 14:55:06 GMT -6
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Post by udxtdk9 on Nov 17, 2005 18:28:48 GMT -6
No pictures, as I can't find anyone with a camera that can get a good close up, but own, and occasionally carry, Illinois Bunn Special, Illinois 17j that was my uncle's father's, 14S Illinois, Hamilton 992B, and Ball. I used to have a couple of Omegas, but regrettably, sold them.
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