Stuvetjee 17 Posted May 16, 2014 Recently got 2 from my swiss auntie. They are 150 years old claimed a swiss watchmaker she went to Left Chinese right Swiss Reallt dont know about the history though. The chinese is very special. Swiss Chinese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 16, 2014 I have a pair of Walthams, but I don't remember if I posted these pictures yet or not... What a great set. Would make a fantastic wedding present if you have children. Recently got 2 from my swiss auntie. They are 150 years old claimed a swiss watchmaker she went to Left Chinese right Swiss Reallt dont know about the history though. The chinese is very special. Swiss Chinese Two beauties. The Chinese one is incredible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted May 16, 2014 I have a pair of Walthams, but I don't remember if I posted these pictures yet or not... What a great set. Would make a fantastic wedding present if you have children. Recently got 2 from my swiss auntie. They are 150 years old claimed a swiss watchmaker she went to Left Chinese right Swiss Reallt dont know about the history though. The chinese is very special. Swiss Chinese Two beauties. The Chinese one is incredible Yeah mate, really want to know some History of it. Started last week a topic, but nobody could tell :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogflyer 6 Posted May 16, 2014 This was my grandfathers. Still keeps great time. I had it serviced about 3 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 16, 2014 Wow Frog it looks as good as new. Pass these pieces on and our children/grandchildren will have a wonderful window into the past and the beauty of technology in days gone by. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogflyer 6 Posted May 16, 2014 Wow Frog it looks as good as new. Pass these pieces on and our children/grandchildren will have a wonderful window into the past and the beauty of technology in days gone by. Thanks for sharing. Thanks! My sentiment exactly...like everyone here I love mechanical watches and hope to pass that down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted May 26, 2014 I had best get these up before Aren has me shot Here is my Elgin 9k rose gold from 1927. Same dial as Frog's and equally good condition. Keeps perfect time since it's recent service and new hairspring. It's gaining about 5 sec a day max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 26, 2014 Agreed Boss. That's a beauty and in incredible nick. I'm Arens gonna love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 26, 2014 I had best get these up before Aren has me shot Here is my Elgin 9k rose gold from 1927. Same dial as Frog's and equally good condition. Keeps perfect time since it's recent service and new hairspring. It's gaining about 5 sec a day max. That's a beauty boss. I'm sure Aren's gonna love it. Incredibly good condition. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 31, 2014 Bumped to celebrate Kcore's return! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted June 22, 2014 Hi all, Got this back from a local repair guy yesterday. He's essentially made one good watch from two wrecks. Love the simplicity of this Max Bill designed classic from the early sixties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted June 22, 2014 Bumped to celebrate Kcore's return! Thanks Robin! It's nice to be appreciated but the thanks has to go to all of you. I appreciate all of you for sharing all these amazing vintage gems! I've been in vintage heaven catching up in this thread. So many fantastic watches, OMG! So glad to see a Gruen, thx Robin. I actually picked up a beauty on my trip that's in for service. I'll have it. Monday and will post pics. A time ago ( long time ago) I had a unique opportunity to be in Cuba. Being a Yank doesn't allow travel to this wonderful country so my time there has special memories. OK, why am I rambling about Cuba and what has this to do with this thread - Dasselin's "Cuervo y Sobrinos!" That's why. If you're not familiar with this watch house, it's a must! Beautiful, beautiful watches that bring you back to a time when owning a unique watch from a small house was for a select few. A great history too. Dasselin's, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkz88 0 Posted June 22, 2014 Hi I got new collection omega winding 1030 movement.i won auction £55 when I got here .i open the case back the balance spring was broken.so I order new balance spring and relume the dial/hand.here is photo- Before picture Relume dial and hand Very nice omega geneve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted June 22, 2014 Nice catch. Well done and thx for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkz88 0 Posted June 22, 2014 You welcome robin You like a lot of vintage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted June 22, 2014 Longines Jamboree Longines Jamboree. Early 1960s, used to be my Fathers daily beater. It now rests in my collection. My second 1960s Longines. It was meant to be the start of collecting vintage longines watches...but found RWG and the rest is history I also have my grandfaters pocketwatch and will post picks of that after the summer, as it rests in a band vault in a different art of the country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted June 22, 2014 Bumper automatic Love that watch!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted June 27, 2014 It’s been a while since I posted a watch and a lot has happened. My beautiful Longines 5 Star Admiral that I had recently purchased and was being serviced sadly didn’t work out. The gen parts needed were becoming difficult to source and costs were raising making my purchase not such a good idea as an investment. I made the decision that my love for the 5 Star Admiral didn’t outweigh my investment goals for it. So sold it was. I took a loss but that’s life in the collector’s world. You win some and you lose some. Anyway, with the Longines out of the way, there was a void that could be filled. Like they say, one door closes, another opens. So, the door opened to a beautiful 1940s Gruen Veri-Thin. What caught my eye immediately was the unique downward slopping hidden lugs along with a gorgeous cooper color dial enhanced by a 10K RG case. I always liked Gruen and the company has an interesting history. Back in the day, Gruen and Rolex had a strong working partnership. Yep, both Gruen and Rolex “co-owned” a factory in Bienne, Switzerland where their long rectangular movements were built. To me that gives a good indication of the quality of Gruen for a Rolex co-ownership in manufacture. OK, back to my Veri-Thin. It’s signed 5X, crown, case back, case interior, dial & movt. It has a 435 caliber, 17J heart and measures about 23mm w/o crown and 33mm lug to lug. Small by today’s watch sizes but standard for a 1940s men’s wrist watch. Here are some pics that my watchsmith made for my registration & insurance purposes. While this isn’t an expensive watch by any means, I register & insure all my gens. It’s a practice everyone should do when buying pre-owned watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted June 27, 2014 DSC_0794a by sconehead12, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted June 27, 2014 DSC_0794a by sconehead12, on Flickr The Angelus looks very interesting Sconehead. Any more pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted June 27, 2014 Lovely classy piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted June 27, 2014 Great catch Eric. Really good looker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted June 27, 2014 DSC_0794a by sconehead12, on Flickr Scone, is this a gen Angelus Cal. 240 SF 8 days? Is it from a Pam? Come on sir, out with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted July 26, 2014 Not gen guys but beautiful nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
