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hookedseven · 6 August 2018, 01:57 PM

As a first time poster I should make a quick introduction. My name is David and I’m a vintage watch hoarder living in Germany ! Back in 2016 I bought an Abercrombie and Fitch Seafarer that is based on a Mido Multichrono, and I wrote a small article that’s hosted on they Heuer forum OnTheDash here:

Edit: I don’t have post count to insert links. Aargh ! If you go to OTD and look under articles you’ll find it.

Whilst researching this I was shown the trademark information for A&F and it states that the SEAFARER trademark was filed in 1949, but the name was actually in earlier use since 1930.

Now my Seafarer chronograph is proof of the earlier use, but only as far back as 1938/39 according to archive information for the case and movement. So I’m now trying to find an example of use between 1930 and 1938, and that’s led me to an old thread on this forum about Oyster Watch Co. models including reference to one apparently signed Abercrombie and Fitch Seafarer:

Edit: Can’t add the link. If you search for Seafarer in this forum it’s the thread titled Oyster Watch Co.

It is mentioned in post 27, and whilst there is a photo of an A&F Oyster in post 30 there are no images of one dialed as A&F Seafarer. So now I’m desperately seeking an image of that watch, or at least some kind of confirmation that it exists. Is anyone here able to provide any assistance ?

hookedseven · 27 March 2019, 07:24 PM

Can I bump this question from last year ? I can't add anything new but it would be great if anyone has information or pictures of this elusive "Oyster Watch Co. Seafarer". Here's a picture of my Seafarer Chronograph.

donq · 28 March 2019, 01:59 PM

http://www.onthedash.com/abercrombie-seafarer-first/

hookedseven · 29 March 2019, 08:55 PM

Thanks that's the link to my Seafarer yacht-timer. It would be great to find any A&F Seafarer signed watch that pre-dates mine.

R!$ · 30 March 2019, 04:59 AM

Do these use Rolex parts?

hookedseven · 30 March 2019, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R!$

Do these use Rolex parts?

Which ones ? The Seafarer I have uses a Minerva calibre 13-20CH, but I assume the “Oyster Watch Co.” one has a Rolex connection. That’s why I’m asking here, seeking information specifically on the watch mentioned in post 27 of the thread mentioned in the OP.

hookedseven · 30 March 2019, 05:52 AM

It will be easier if I post a link otherwise I can’t fairly expect others to go searching for it, but the 10 post rule has blocked that. Hopefully it’ll be OK now.

hookedseven · 30 March 2019, 05:52 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...2&postcount=27

6 August 2018, 01:57 PM	#1
hookedseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 47	Oyster Watch Co. Abercrombie and Fitch Seafarer As a first time poster I should make a quick introduction. My name is David and I’m a vintage watch hoarder living in Germany ! Back in 2016 I bought an Abercrombie and Fitch Seafarer that is based on a Mido Multichrono, and I wrote a small article that’s hosted on they Heuer forum OnTheDash here: Edit: I don’t have post count to insert links. Aargh ! If you go to OTD and look under articles you’ll find it. Whilst researching this I was shown the trademark information for A&F and it states that the SEAFARER trademark was filed in 1949, but the name was actually in earlier use since 1930. Now my Seafarer chronograph is proof of the earlier use, but only as far back as 1938/39 according to archive information for the case and movement. So I’m now trying to find an example of use between 1930 and 1938, and that’s led me to an old thread on this forum about Oyster Watch Co. models including reference to one apparently signed Abercrombie and Fitch Seafarer: Edit: Can’t add the link. If you search for Seafarer in this forum it’s the thread titled Oyster Watch Co. It is mentioned in post 27, and whilst there is a photo of an A&F Oyster in post 30 there are no images of one dialed as A&F Seafarer. So now I’m desperately seeking an image of that watch, or at least some kind of confirmation that it exists. Is anyone here able to provide any assistance ? Attached Images

27 March 2019, 07:24 PM	#2
hookedseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 47	Can I bump this question from last year ? I can't add anything new but it would be great if anyone has information or pictures of this elusive "Oyster Watch Co. Seafarer". Here's a picture of my Seafarer Chronograph. Attached Images

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28 March 2019, 01:59 PM	#3
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	http://www.onthedash.com/abercrombie-seafarer-first/

29 March 2019, 08:55 PM	#4
hookedseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 47	Thanks that's the link to my Seafarer yacht-timer. It would be great to find any A&F Seafarer signed watch that pre-dates mine.

30 March 2019, 04:59 AM	#5
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Do these use Rolex parts?

30 March 2019, 05:52 AM	#7
hookedseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 47	It will be easier if I post a link otherwise I can’t fairly expect others to go searching for it, but the 10 post rule has blocked that. Hopefully it’ll be OK now.

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