These are great, there was thread on an identical watch a while back
This one has great provenance, I love the B17 and remember clambering over it as a kid at airshows.
Thought some of you may be interested in this desk clock - there are a few Seiko fans and a few aviation fans in our ranks :)
This came from a contact in Sussex .
The story is a little hazy from him as it’s a good few years old !
The gents colleague sold a car to a gent who , during discussions, revealed he was an ex civil pilot and had flown the B17 Sally B at a lot of air shows .
This is a pretty well known plane - its featured in a number of films - principally Memphis Belle and We’ll meet again .
It ticks away nicely and has the little commemorative plaque on the top which is a nice touch . I’m trying to get hold of some of his collected memorabilia to go along with it .
I like it in its own right, the back story, which I can’t prove I suppose, adds a bit of interest :)
These are great, there was thread on an identical watch a while back
This one has great provenance, I love the B17 and remember clambering over it as a kid at airshows.
I’ve had a few chats with people connected to the air show scene - one pilot has sent me a picture of the same clock- they were awarded as prizes to pilots and aircrews for ‘best in show’ etc
A likely name for the original owner has come forward but as he’s passed away some time ago I cannot be sure .
This thread perhaps?
My one (no plaque though!)...
TT
Nice things aren’t they ?
Budget control doesn’t seem keen though - it’s not to her taste and it doesn’t fit the decor apparently 🤷*♂️😁
I look jealously at those of you with man caves …….
I have something similar, but no interesting back story.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
I love these. If I had my own way (I dont, mrsV does) Id have a jet clock a nixie clock and a one of these!
I have a different version made for Japan Air Lines (JAL).
The case is a bit rubbed about, I've had it for about ten years but unfortunately the quartz motor has conked out now.
These are cool. 👍