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Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

Raul

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Just yesterday I published some of my vintage watchs in another thread: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-wrist-watch.3405/page-17#post-2605663, as I didn't see there was also this bigger one.
So I am putting here my latest purchase, the 52mm Gruen Curvex Majesty (the holy grail of curvex) from 1938:
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tropicalbob

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After several years ,I was surprised to find a '51 Hamilton 992B with a Montgomery dial this past Tuesday when my Hamilton Khaki automatic stopped and I had to find a local shop to repair. He watchmaker asked if I knew about the Montgomery dial. He said he didn't have a watch with that dial. I responded that he had one sitting in the case. Hisrtory on George Montgomery's dial, http://www.clockguy.com/SiteRelated/SiteReferencePages/SFRRMontgomeryDial.html

My search for this iconic Hamilton began with a song by my musical hero, Norman Blake. Mr. Blake grew up in the Southern US and has been writing songs about trains for decades. His lyics are both historically and technically correct.

Here is the song about the watch,

This is a lyrical account of Lincoln's last train ride,

Probably my favorite train song by Norman,
Mr. Blake used to perform at my undergraduate college back in the '70s and would stay with friends of mine whenever he was in town. One of my favorite memories of college is sitting around the fire with him and a group of other musicians. Nice to see he's still around.
 
Here is a NOS 17 Jewel Swiss movement Regency.....
A couple of things of note: Has a "ceiling price" tag indicating stock from 1951 to 1953. Has a blue RUBBER wrist strap?!?!?!?!:eek::eek::eek: AND it is clearly marked "Swiss" on the buckle and absolutely came with this watch....:eek::eek::eek:
I have heard of these being introduced on men's watches in the early 50's. Rolex and others (and obviously this brand) introduced them as a leather/metal alternative that was "lighter, cooler, and more comfortable" than the usual strap material. They were not popular at that time (probably the reason this sat on the shelf so long) and only became popular later in the 60's as a great alternative for the "waterproof" divers and sports watches....all in all a cool working time capsule...
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fabiovenhorst

Call Me a Cab
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Here is a NOS 17 Jewel Swiss movement Regency.....
A couple of things of note: Has a "ceiling price" tag indicating stock from 1951 to 1953. Has a blue RUBBER wrist strap?!?!?!?!:eek::eek::eek: AND it is clearly marked "Swiss" on the buckle and absolutely came with this watch....:eek::eek::eek:
I have heard of these being introduced on men's watches in the early 50's. Rolex and others (and obviously this brand) introduced them as a leather/metal alternative that was "lighter, cooler, and more comfortable" than the usual strap material. They were not popular at that time (probably the reason this sat on the shelf so long) and only became popular later in the 60's as a great alternative for the "waterproof" divers and sports watches....all in all a cool working time capsule...
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Wow! That's amazing! A very interesting piece of history, that strap. Could you post a photo of that "owners guide" showing all the text? I'd love to read it
 

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