Interesting (to me) seiko desk clock

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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 :)

[Sinnlover]

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.

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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 .

[Tokyo Tokei]

These are great, there was thread on an identical watch a while back

This thread perhaps?

My one (no plaque though!)...



TT

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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 …….

[Sinnlover]

This thread perhaps?

My one (no plaque though!)...



TT

That’s the one.
It have been looking out for one since

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That’s the one.
It have been looking out for one since

Drop me a line if you are interested in mine - in the interest of domestic harmony it may be on a final warning …,

[Sinnlover]

Drop me a line if you are interested in mine - in the interest of domestic harmony it may be on a final warning …,

Ha!
I need to warm the boss up, but a PM is on the way.

[Mr Curta]

I have something similar, but no interesting back story.

[verv]

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!

[RAJEN]

These are cool. 👍