GLADIATOR
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Post by GLADIATOR on May 15, 2013 8:36:59 GMT -6
Thought you may like to see, these early adverts I just got for my collection. First a 1916 WALTHAM advert (from a UK paper) - Showing a soldier in the trench wearing his Waltham watch - Cool.The next two are English adverts for SWISS watches sold through London Jewelers. The first I LOVED 'FUMSUP !' - 'The Good Luck Mascot'Interesting 15kt?Here is the last I bought it because I also have the badge top left - Royal Army Medical Corps!Regards Adam
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on May 15, 2013 10:21:47 GMT -6
Very cool!
My father in law loves antiques and a while ago, while looking through an old magazine, he found a Waltham advert.
He took the page out, framed it and gave it to me.
It's pretty cool, I will post a pic in a bit.
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on May 15, 2013 10:29:10 GMT -6
Here it is.
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GLADIATOR
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Post by GLADIATOR on May 15, 2013 10:38:10 GMT -6
Hi Chip That is a GREAT advert. Any date on it. Looks like the style GRUEN adopted later. Interested in a date and look at the price of those watches $200 to $325 - That is a FORTUNE!!!
Thanks for posting it
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on May 15, 2013 11:14:44 GMT -6
Lots of money indeed.
You could buy a car with that amount back then.
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Post by Nicko on May 15, 2013 11:18:50 GMT -6
Very cool Chip!
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GLADIATOR
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Post by GLADIATOR on May 15, 2013 14:06:31 GMT -6
Hi Chip A car?? You could buy a Rolls Royce + a Home
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