Reply With QuoteA present for me shortly after I started university, and worn throughout my undergraduate years. Made in the early 20s.
This is definitely mine, been in the family a long time now, so please show me your absolute oldest.
A present for me shortly after I started university, and worn throughout my undergraduate years. Made in the early 20s.
I have a few pocket watches that are older but this is my oldest wrist watch,
1915 sterling silver Borgel retailed by Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh
Looks great how is it running?
Originally Posted by animalone
I have a few pocket watches that are older but this is my oldest wrist watch,
1915 sterling silver Borgel retailed by Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh
Can't compete with those. But here is my oldest piece from 1978. Rolex Air-King-Date.
1917 Trench Watch by Birch & Gaydon.
Me neither, I can't compete with those. Here's my oldest, an Omega from 1970 (so that's still a respectable 46 years young watch).
1916 Omega
1921 Urania
It is a bit out of beat, but can't complain considering its age
i'd love this!!!!!
A present for me shortly after I started university, and worn throughout my undergraduate years. Made in the early 20s.
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
my two oldest at the moment
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
American Watch Co from 1890/1891...
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My grandfathers Waltham pocket watch. 1908!
Rick
This was bought in 1960 for my mothers 18th birthday. So 56 y/o ish.
Size comparison, its a tiny thing. Still runs although I've never timed it.
A brace of ATPs from the 40s
A prile of WWWs from the 40s
A LIP T18 from the 40s
The dial is enamel and the case silver so it's quite durable - so there should be plenty of them floating around still. Last time I looked I found one being sold for under £100. The movement is a very nice little A Schild that was very common in its day. Because of the lack of branding and the silver case, I think they're most likely to crop up being sold by antiques dealers. Think my mum found mine in an antiques shop in Hull.
PS it's got the loudest tick I've ever heard from a wristwatch. Have to have music on while wearing it, to stop it driving me crazy!
Helvetia from late 1930's (on the left)
Nice idea for a thread!
Where did you find the Suisse ?
my two oldest at the moment
1940's Cyma R420 'bumper'. One of my keepers as it's so elegant on the wrist.
That's exquisite given its age.American Watch company
if you decide to sell.......
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Sorry, its firmly on the Never To Be Sold At Any Price No Matter What list, not just because it was a present from my mum, but because the person who's going to get it when I kick the bucket already knows that its awaiting their ownership!
fair comment!
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Here is my one.
http://www.watchwallpapers.com/imperial.htm
You continue to amaze me with your watches, very nice!
Lovely. I did find it interesting. Thank you very much.
This one from 53
1950's I am led to believe although I do stand to be corrected.
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This series/version of the CAF has an enamel dial.
I now own this 1972 'Concorde timer'. Ahead of its 'time' there. It is my oldest. The watch reveals its past via the segmented mark, in the crystal, around the right, to the 12 marker. Thank you.
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...mega+f300+cone
From 1959 - same age as me
Sorry haven't got mine here at the moment but it's this one and it is stunningly beautiful and going nowhere, I often wear it and was actually wearing my PRS29A today on one of Eddie RE Natos.
Fantastic.
Great idea for a thread.
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...hlight=Everest
Mine is also from my birth year - 1959 Tudor Advisor.
Neil
Here's mine, An early 1930's tank watch. Recently overhauled so it looks a lot better than this old picture now:
I have a similar oneA present for me shortly after I started university, and worn throughout my undergraduate years. Made in the early 20s.
There really are some great watches on here. That Smiths is in great condition and I love the Tudor.
Here is mine, I found it in a draw when clearing out my Dad's stuff a few years ago. He did like a nice watch but never got more expensive than a Seiko auto so I have no idea how he came by this. It has a Rolex mechanism but that is as much as I know.
I bought this off sales corner a while back, it's from 1872 according to the hallmark.
The best bit is it's from my home town of Crewe. I did a little research in Crewe library and found an old advertisement for Baron Hill, the watchmaker who made it, even found the location of his shop.
Having replaced the missing minute hand I was going to give this to my horology obsessed Uncle who was Crewe born and bred, however he unfortunately passed away earlier this year with cancer. I'll keep it as a reminder of him.
Cheers,
Gary
Some lovely pieces here
A relative youngster at 50...
1950s bumper
And this Longines pocket watch. 1940s I believe.
Not sure how old this is as it belonged to my Father, my guess is late 50's to mid/late 60's!
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My grandfathers Oris, believed to be about 1952.
Now that IS classy!A present for me shortly after I started university, and worn throughout my undergraduate years. Made in the early 20s.
Also classy, love that dial!Not sure how old this is as it belonged to my Father, my guess is late 50's to mid/late 60's!
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Thank you, the more I look at this, the more I love it.
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my oldest watch is my grandfathers silver pocket watch made in 1884,this is my oldest wristwatch made in 1917........................
French plunge quarter repeater (cylinder escapement). C1850.
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1952; a relative youngster compared to many here but it will do for me.
Me neither, I can't compete with those. Here's my oldest, an Omega from 1970 (so that's still a respectable 46 years young watch).
Look after her, that's a beauty.
That's lovely. Can you tell me where the strap is from please; I assume it's for fixed lugs? I need something for this - probably from the early 30s.
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