ssouthall6 4 Posted July 26, 2014 Astral left to me by my grandad, presented to him in 1971. He died around 15 years ago and it hasn't been wound once since, fired it up a few weeks ago and it has been keeping perfect time. Going to get it serviced in due course as I have no watches that incorporate black and gold so it's going to get a bit of wrist time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted July 27, 2014 Great story and lovely piece. Thx for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Passed down to me from my Grandfather 1910+, regularly serviced and runs like new Edited August 3, 2014 by gran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted August 3, 2014 That's a real beauty Gran. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted August 3, 2014 WOW Gran, that's beautiful and in such pristine, amazing condition for a PW that's over 100 years old! Thx for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks friends! just got it out of the vault a week back to wind it more regularly. Have to keep it safe for the next generation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted August 4, 2014 My GreatGrandfathers watch...key-winding...case badly worn down by use...movement is a SWISS/FRENCH Lepine-Calibre IV movement, cylinder escapement (typical for the 1850s but some may have been made until 1900). Refarding movement I have not seen another like it with the barrelcover (i.e the cover stamped with the crescent star). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted August 4, 2014 My GreatGrandfathers watch...key-winding...case badly worn down by use...movement is a SWISS/FRENCH Lepine-Calibre IV movement, cylinder escapement (typical for the 1850s but some may have been made until 1900). Refarding movement I have not seen another like it with the barrelcover (i.e the cover stamped with the crescent star). This is interesting. While there are other members with a lot more PW knowledge than me, ( we need Aren!) I'm certain the engraved word DEPOSE that's above the unique barrel cover indicates " registered" as in a trademark because we know the French word used for patent is, " brevet."' In this case it seems the trademark on the movt is the Crescent/ Star. I good reference source for watch trademarks can be found using the Mikrolisk horological trademark index. ( note - the site is in German) here is a link to the crescent listings http://www.mikrolisk.de/show.php?site=280#sucheMarker Please let us know if you find anything else about this family treasure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George. 34 Posted August 4, 2014 As promised the zodiac 36000 bph video clip. Aww yiss. So smooth. Thanks for posting mate! forgot about this thread, i've got to play catch up a bit here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
str65 0 Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know more about this. L.Vrard & Co TIENTSIN pocket watch. Swiss maker for the Chinese market. I have very little information about the maker (google) and even less about the watch itself. It was purchased from a second hand shop in Russia some twenty years ago, from a city where Kalashnikovs were made. Still running quite well. Some pictures: Edited August 25, 2014 by str65 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynboy 0 Posted August 25, 2014 Beater on NATO for last days of summer circa 1968 . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted August 25, 2014 Does anyone know more about this. L.Vrard & Co TIENTSIN pocket watch. Swiss maker for the Chinese market. I have very little information about the maker (google) and even less about the watch itself. It was purchased from a second hand shop in Russia some twenty years ago, from a city where Kalashnikovs were made. Still running quite well. Some pictures: Nice piece and an interesting story too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted August 25, 2014 Beater on NATO for last days of summer circa 1968 . . . Really great piece. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kip Retro 0 Posted August 26, 2014 My Bolivia homage is pin-lever, like a lot of pocket watches. It ticks loudly and runs well to this day. The text looks messed up in the pic because the crystal has a magnification band running horizontally across it. I've never seen that before. Notice that case design, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted August 26, 2014 My Bolivia homage is pin-lever, like a lot of pocket watches. It ticks loudly and runs well to this day. The text looks messed up in the pic because the crystal has a magnification band running horizontally across it. I've never seen that before. Notice that case design, too. I think you meant Bulova homage as many were sold as Bulovas on Canal St in the late 60's & 70's. Your Bolivia Electra 23 is a cool looking watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigstupid 0 Posted August 26, 2014 Does anyone have any information on this Unicorn pocket watch? My father gave it to me, but I don't know the history. Some cursory research revealed that Unicorn was at some point owned by Rolex. This watch is a manual wind at the crown. I can post more pictures if anyone has interest/information. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted August 26, 2014 Does anyone have any information on this Unicorn pocket watch? My father gave it to me, but I don't know the history. Some cursory research revealed that Unicorn was at some point owned by Rolex. This watch is a manual wind at the crown. I can post more pictures if anyone has interest/information. Thanks. I have interest post those pics of movement and all "In the 1920's Rolex produced the 'Unicorn' brand specially for the Australian market. It was meant to be sold and marketed at a cheap and reliable timepiece. During this period of time, Rolex still supply the movements and watch case for the 'Unicorn' watch. That's why you still find the early 'Unicorn' watch still bears the Rolex movements and case. Unfortunately after a period of time, Rolex deemed it's too expensive. So they decided to source movements from other companies and made 'Handley' (watch case manufacturer from Australia) to be their supplier of their cases.By this time,1930's they only use15 jewels movement. Some are stamped with the 'Unicorn' trademark while most are not. In Australia, two of the biggest jewellery company sold Rolex watches with their company's name on the dial instead of the Rolex name and crown l" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DD_Ash 0 Posted August 26, 2014 Andre Rivalle 39mm diver on Martu strap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccrsvo 0 Posted August 26, 2014 Waltham "William Ellery" Edition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigstupid 0 Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Here are some more pics. The movement is marked "Swiss" and "Fifteen Jewels". Edited August 26, 2014 by bigstupid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dasselin 16 Posted August 26, 2014 I’M going back to Cuba in 3 weeks. So….Anyone wants me to look for old vintage watches. They are Getting a bit harder to find, but if you know someone that knows someone you can find very interesting Peace’s. Unfortunately Cuba being Cuba can’t send pictures before purchase because of no internet except At the hotel and sending pictures can be challenging. I can check if the watch is in running condition and that it Can be refurbished but that’s about all. So if you are interested just PM me and will see what can be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted August 26, 2014 Waltham "William Ellery" Edition Love it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FerryScoob 0 Posted August 26, 2014 Here is my 1944 Breitling 178 chronograph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted August 26, 2014 Here is my 1944 Breitling 178 chronograph Nice old piece. I have a very similar Baume& Mercier. I'll post pics at the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
