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

[bolthead]

Was this watch ever identified for you? I'm pretty sure I know the rough year, and further information for you...plus can probably provide source information.

Vintage Betty

Wow, sorry, I haven't checked this thread in ages as you can see.

To answer your question, no it was never identified, and I would love to know more about it. Feel free to PM me.

Thanks.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Wrist watch

Had a Fossick around the lounge, could not see a thread about "the Wristwatch"? here are two "vintage style" numbers from the 1980's the one on the left is a "Fossil" brand the other is unbranded

 

["Skeet" McD]

Currently Available "1930s" wristwatches....

As I'm still, unaccountably, unable to upload pictures, I'll have to merely mention that I purchased one of these watches about a year and a half ago to wear while doing 1930s-period upland bird hunting; I used to wear my pocket watch and a nice original silver fob showing a bird hunting scene over a setter, c1920 on a leather strap...until that got torn off going through some of the thick stuff we specialize in up here in New England. Luckily(?) only the fob was ripped off...the watch stayed in the breast pocket of my Filson game vest. At any rate, it seemed like a wristwatch might be the way to go...but I didn't want to put an original through hell. For $50 this seemed to be the answer. It is still going strong, and certainly worth the money IMHO; it seems pretty good stylistically. The only problem is I find it a bit difficult to read; the space between numerals in the corners gets a bit tight, and the hands don't have much contrast. With that reservation: a high rating. You can see the watch, in men's and ladies' sizes, here: http://www.thewirelesscatalog.com/wireless/Item_1930s-Reproduction-Watches_VC7653G_ps_srm.html

 

[JEEP]

I went to the annual Danish watch collectors convention yesterday. Bringing home this 35 mm 1940s "military" Omega:

Regards.

Jakob

 

[Spitfire]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
...and I am not envious. Not the least!

 

[LRSdog]

Beautimous Omega, Jeep.

I have a (discontinued) Omega SMP 2254, wear a Marathon SAR diver on the SAR bracelet for my beater.

Would love to have a Rolly SeaDweller, and as I have heard they are or will be discontinued, will prob not ever have a chance for one (keeping my fingers crossed, though).

 

[Nick D]

Just got this today. Ingersoll 'Leader', push to set. Keeping good time so far, strong tick. It's worn to brass in spots on the bezel and bow, and there's a touch of rust on the minute hand, but otherwise in great condition.

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Local thrift/antique shops? That's where I picked mine up from. Possibly car boot sales too.

 

[bburtner@moran]

Deco Watches

Deco period watches were mainly rectangular pieces,The Hamilton Piping Rock is a wonderful watch.

 

["Skeet" McD]

Currently available "1930s" wristwatches....

Dear Lawman,
I posted this on another thread a bit ago; while the watches are rectangular-dialed, you might be interested. Good luck!

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=751762&postcount=585

"Skeet"

 

[CopperNY]

not really deco, but round. i've had my 'flieger' style Debaufre for three months now and couldn't be happier.

44mm, Unitas handwind.

next watch will be a Hamilton.

 

[Dinerman]

Maybe try Circa Watches for some old-style modern watches? Their designs look nice, but I can't speak for their quality.

 

[J.J. Gittes]

Circa makes vintage looking watches. http://www.circawatch.com/collection.htm

 

[J.J. Gittes]

Maybe try Circa Watches for some old-style modern watches? Their designs look nice, but I can't speak for their quality.

AHHH. You beat me to it!

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Australian Website (Prices in $US)

http://www.vintagetimes.com.au/watches/mens

Some nice Timepieces here although a little expensive?

 

[CopperNY]

almost forgot my current 'beater', Bulova Marine Star:

basically a vintage Panerai "homage".

 

[DeCorslee]

Davis retro-look

I bought this Davis (French) watch. Looks nice and has a 20s-30s look to it.

http://www.davis.fr/detail.cfm?sCollName=mretro&nIdArticle=1268

 

[Edward]

Some very nice options available on www.russianwatches.co.uk:

 

[JEEP]

Just a few shots of my display at the annual Danish watch collectors convention. It didn't win any prices, but I did manage to get the votes of every female participant at the convention

Regards.

Jakob

 

[John in Covina]

That's an excellent display jeep. It covers the gentleman's aspects of life really well and by making a interesting theme you were able to show a good number of items but with out having a "too busy" display.