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TheVTCGuy · 17 August 2018, 05:49 AM

Ladies and Gents of TRF,

As some of you know, I collect antique clocks, specifically those made by a company called Telechron, and more specifically pre-WW2 models. I am hardly a hard-core collector, but own about a dozen which I present at my (NAWWC) shows and display in my home. Over all, my collection is not worth probably an inexpensive Rolex, but I truly enjoy it.

I specifically like a model that was kind of a novelty and looked like a GE monitor top refrigirator, it was given out to customers that purchased a fridge as a free-giveaway, and was never sold in stores. This was from 1928 until 1931 and there are two basic models, I own one of both. Well, through my research.... I found out there was a VERY rare THIRD model, actually produced in 1927. No pictures (that I could find) exist but it was described in a couple books. For the last five years, I have devoted my searches to find one. WELLLLLLLL..... A couple weeks ago, I met up with a collector that had one, he sent me pictures, and I offered him my kidney. He was a super nice guy, said he wanted it to go to a collector that would appreciate it, and sold it to me for a steal!

I GOT MY GRAIL CLOCK!!!!!

But I am getting way ahead of myself, I plan on doing a thread later on with pictures of all three models and a detailed explanation. Right now the clock is at a Telechron expert for restoration, it will probably take a month or so before it is finished and I can’t wait!!!!!

I am already looking for room to display it, and being that I have too many clocks as it is already, have decided to give one of mine away.

Anybody that is interested, post in this thread and on Sunday evening, at 4:37:29 PM Local Pacific US time I will pick a random winner. It is a 1937 model called “the Majestic” and designed to sit on the desk of a sucessful individual.... so Jocke doesn’t qualify. Below is a picture of the give-away clock. Good luck!

teqp · 17 August 2018, 06:00 AM

Very nice gesture Paul.

r8t3d_M · 17 August 2018, 06:00 AM

Congrats on finding your grail Paul! I’m looking forward to seeing it.

77T · 17 August 2018, 06:05 AM

A great gesture!
That one is very nice looking.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Jocke · 17 August 2018, 06:09 AM

So Jocke doesn’t qualify?

Hm, that will cost I guess.

Redtele58 · 17 August 2018, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

So Jocke doesn’t qualify?

Hm, that will cost I guess.

Chewbacca · 17 August 2018, 06:30 AM

Very kind of you Paulie.

mfer · 17 August 2018, 06:43 AM

Very cool clock. Thanks for the chance Paul.

Star Ferry · 17 August 2018, 07:22 AM

Count me in!

Rockrolex · 17 August 2018, 07:29 AM

I'll take a chance.

dmhines · 17 August 2018, 07:28 AM

Cool clock. I’m in.

Art 1 · 17 August 2018, 07:31 AM

Nice!

imperio · 18 August 2018, 05:06 AM

Wow, this is a beauty! Good on you Paul for being so generous. Count me out for this one though, since I already won the previous one. Good luck to all entrants

tritium8 · 17 August 2018, 02:20 PM

I'm in.... Wait, do I have to give you my address?

goin camping · 17 August 2018, 02:51 PM

That is an elegant clock!

Please count me in and more importantly. When do we see pics of the ultra rare GE clock?

TheVTCGuy · 17 August 2018, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tritium8

I'm in.... Wait, do I have to give you my address?

Quote:

Originally Posted by goin camping

That is an elegant clock!

Please count me in and more importantly. When do we see pics of the ultra rare GE clock?

I would guess maybe a month. I sent it to an expert on Telechron restoration I have used before and he is the absolute best. He emailed me today with his preliminary thoughts and I am so excited to receive it when finished!

Andad · 17 August 2018, 02:54 PM

Nice one Paul.

If I win send it to Jocke.

rowdy3 · 17 August 2018, 03:47 PM

Thanks for the contest

avusblue · 17 August 2018, 11:46 PM

That's a cool clock and a nice gesture. I'm a quiet lurker on the forums, yet always appreciate reading your threads. Please count me in! Cheers.

Old Geezer · 18 August 2018, 01:19 AM

You amaze me Paul. I enjoy reading your posts and share your obsession for Tumi. Your gestures and what you have done for fellow TRFers are awesome.

DARK_KNIGHT · 18 August 2018, 01:36 AM

Nice clock. Thank you for opportunity.

therolexguy · 18 August 2018, 01:51 AM

Love your passion Paul. Looks very cool. I’m in.....please.
Btw who’s Jocke? ;-)

AzPaul · 18 August 2018, 02:52 AM

You're a generous man, Paul.
Very nice of you.

schoolboy · 18 August 2018, 05:25 AM

Congrats Paul!

Looking forward to the thread

Thanks for the gesture

cop414 · 18 August 2018, 12:25 PM

Count me in Paul

djhiram · 18 August 2018, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

designed to sit on the desk of a sucessful individual.... so Jocke doesn’t qualify.

🤣

Paul, I’m rolling. I love this place 🤣

I’m in BTW. Thank you for sharing your clocks with us.

Question - If I win, do I have to give you my address? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

lguevara91 · 18 August 2018, 02:42 PM

Very nice! Could use one for my new office! Thanks bud!

benvh · 18 August 2018, 11:07 PM

She's a beaut! Count me in. Thanks very much!

Ben

Floorguy · 18 August 2018, 11:39 PM

Thanks Paul!

TheVTCGuy · 19 August 2018, 01:16 AM

Guys, I am sorry but I have to cut this drawing short, just got word my 84 year old mother fell and broke her hip this morning and will have corrective surgery today; I am on my way to Arizona to be with her. This, after undergoing heart bypass surgery earlier this year... oy vay (anyone give me knowledge on elderly hip breaks?). The good news is she is a tough old broad and in good health otherwise, not in pain and in good spirits.

I just did the random number drawing and the winner is:

Tim the Cop!!!!!

I will PM him now and have the clock shipped out as soon as I get his address. Thanks to all that participated.

17 August 2018, 06:05 AM	#4
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	A great gesture! That one is very nice looking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 August 2018, 06:09 AM	#5
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	So Jocke doesn’t qualify? Hm, that will cost I guess. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

17 August 2018, 06:43 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Very cool clock. Thanks for the chance Paul. __________________ member#3242

17 August 2018, 07:29 AM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	I'll take a chance. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 August 2018, 07:28 AM	#11
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Hulk Posts: 476	Cool clock. I’m in. __________________ . Hulk / RootBeer / Explorer

17 August 2018, 06:00 AM	#2
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Very nice gesture Paul.

17 August 2018, 06:00 AM	#3
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Congrats on finding your grail Paul! I’m looking forward to seeing it.

17 August 2018, 06:30 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Very kind of you Paulie.

17 August 2018, 07:22 AM	#9
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Count me in!

17 August 2018, 07:31 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice!

18 August 2018, 05:06 AM	#13
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	Wow, this is a beauty! Good on you Paul for being so generous. Count me out for this one though, since I already won the previous one. Good luck to all entrants __________________

17 August 2018, 02:20 PM	#14
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	I'm in.... Wait, do I have to give you my address?

17 August 2018, 02:51 PM	#15
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	That is an elegant clock! Please count me in and more importantly. When do we see pics of the ultra rare GE clock?

17 August 2018, 02:54 PM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Nice one Paul. If I win send it to Jocke. __________________ E

17 August 2018, 03:47 PM	#18
rowdy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Sub Posts: 155	Thanks for the contest

17 August 2018, 11:46 PM	#19
avusblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Paul, Minn. Posts: 169	That's a cool clock and a nice gesture. I'm a quiet lurker on the forums, yet always appreciate reading your threads. Please count me in! Cheers.

18 August 2018, 01:19 AM	#20
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	You amaze me Paul. I enjoy reading your posts and share your obsession for Tumi. Your gestures and what you have done for fellow TRFers are awesome.

18 August 2018, 01:36 AM	#21
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Nice clock. Thank you for opportunity. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."

18 August 2018, 01:51 AM	#22
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	A celebration! And another antique clock give away Love your passion Paul. Looks very cool. I’m in.....please. Btw who’s Jocke? ;-)

18 August 2018, 02:52 AM	#23
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,905	You're a generous man, Paul. Very nice of you. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

18 August 2018, 05:25 AM	#24
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Congrats Paul! Looking forward to the thread Thanks for the gesture

18 August 2018, 12:25 PM	#25
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	Count me in Paul __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

18 August 2018, 02:42 PM	#27
lguevara91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 286	Very nice! Could use one for my new office! Thanks bud! __________________

18 August 2018, 11:07 PM	#28
benvh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 438	She's a beaut! Count me in. Thanks very much! Ben

18 August 2018, 11:39 PM	#29
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	Thanks Paul! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

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