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Thread: That lcd was a bit steep in 1979

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    That lcd was a bit steep in 1979




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    Master
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    I got my first digital watch Xmas 1980. Seconda in steel and blue. Was around £20.

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    Grand Master Sinnlover's Avatar
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    Look at the price of the Hamilton and IWC 6bs! £18
    WWWs £10.25

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    I think my Sekonda 'Melody Alarm' LCD digital was about £25 in 1980. Four years later I remember buying a very cheap and nasty LCD watch for £1.50 to tide me over while my main watch was broken, at a little shop in Northampton. It gained a few seconds a day and had a bizarre bug where the minute count would go over 59 in some circumstances. It would sometimes report the time as (eg) 2:62 pm.

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    Had my first digital watch for going to the army in 77, cost me a couple of weeks wages and only lasted a couple of weeks. Died in the bottom of a swimming pool even though it was waterproof.


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    Grand Master Griswold's Avatar
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    I was buying unbranded Melody Alarm digital watches for £6 a-piece in the early 80's from a local wholesaler and selling them on to workmates. The 'Yellow Rose of Texas' were extremely popular for some reason.
    Best Regards - Peter

    I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.

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