Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Not sure but reckon this is around 200 yrs old. It's a rebuild project for my retirement. A fusee by Thomas Earnshaw(jr I think)Can anyone better that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 21, 2014 Take good care of that porcelain dial - they'll be worth a fortune (eventually...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted February 21, 2014 Take care with the lume Seriously though, that should be a great project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks guys. And believe it or not the movement works like clockwork:-). Just the hands and case to sort. Oh and winding key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libertatia 0 Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) 200 years!! That's amazing..... Just think how many people have used this piece, people that have come and gone, so many emotions, so many experiences... That only the clock knows..... Deep Edited February 21, 2014 by Libertatia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks guys. And believe it or not the movement works like clockwork:-). Just the hands and case to sort. Oh and winding key. Has in been in your family since the beginnning or did you acquire at some point in time....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks guys. And believe it or not the movement works like clockwork:-). Just the hands and case to sort. Oh and winding key. Has in been in your family since the beginnning or did you acquire at some point in time....? No exciting provenance unfortunately, I grabbed on eBay a few years back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted February 21, 2014 This isn't as old as yours but it is 55 years old. Still runs perfectly. Had it serviced and a new plexi put on it about 5 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Like it doc. My kind of watch. I have a similar watch it's a Junghans Meister from 1962. I'll post a pic over the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted February 21, 2014 This is an Indur De Luxe as you can probably see. They were made in Dublin by an Irish watch making company up until the seventies I think. They were made with Swiss movements. This one was my Dad's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Great background info. I wasn't aware to Indur as an Irish company. Thanks for the education. That's the beauty of these forums, you just keep learning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigcountrykris 0 Posted February 21, 2014 200 years!! That's amazing..... Just think how many people have used this piece, people that have come and gone, so many emotions, so many experiences... That only the clock knows..... Deep This :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinjogs 0 Posted February 21, 2014 Nowhere near as old as yours at 57 years but this is the oldest in my collection - an Omega Seamaster 1956 Melbourne Olympics watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrtsumoto80 0 Posted February 21, 2014 Well this watch was gave to me by my dad but he is taking good care of it for me. It's an Omega Speedmaster Mark III from 1971, powered by the legendary 1040 movement. Thing is that as you can see needs a new crystal I have been for years thinking about fix everything on it or selling it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Nowhere near as old as yours at 57 years but this is the oldest in my collection - an Omega Seamaster 1956 Melbourne Olympics watch. It's a beauty and with history too. Hold on to it. I have a similar Seamaster probably early sixties gold top but not a patch on that!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frazzle 5 Posted February 21, 2014 Can't better it, but absolutely love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,878 Posted February 21, 2014 This was my great, great Grandma's watch from about 1890 & it is the oldest I have. Look at the industrial bridges on the movement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted February 21, 2014 Heres my Vintage Longines from somewhere in the WWII era. I think its worth a pretty penny. You can read about this Thrift Store find here on RWG. and two posts on reddit. RWG 1. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=56221&hl=&fromsearch=1 2. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=56273&hl=&fromsearch=1 Reddit 1. 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Well this watch was gave to me by my dad but he is taking good care of it for me.It's an Omega Speedmaster Mark III from 1971, powered by the legendary 1040 movement. Thing is that as you can see needs a new crystal I have been for years thinking about fix everything on it or selling it. I'd hold on to it. It can only grow in value. Not to mention sentimental value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 This was my great, great Grandma's watch from about 1890 & it is the oldest I have. Look at the industrial bridges on the movement! That movement is awesome. Looks like a straight 4 engine vs today's complex monsters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 21, 2014 My oldest is an Omega originally bought by my great-grandfather in 1914 (so it's exactly 100 years old this year...:-). Porcelain dial and mvmt still works a charm, although the PR is somewhat....restricted...:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted February 21, 2014 Heres my Vintage Longines from somewhere in the WWII era. I think its worth a pretty penny. You can read about this Thrift Store find here on RWG. and two posts on reddit. RWG 1. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=56221&hl=&fromsearch=1 2. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=56273&hl=&fromsearch=1 Reddit 1. 2. Love the movement and the blued hands. I'll check out those links. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kal-el 0 Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) I have this Longines from the 1940's or 1920'... not sure. Edited February 21, 2014 by Kal-el Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 21, 2014 This was my great, great Grandma's watch from about 1890 & it is the oldest I have. Look at the industrial bridges on the movement! Gotta love the bare-bones stringent functionality of that movement...ace! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites