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4 July 2011, 05:34 AM | #1 |
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Hi All,
I started being a WIS when my grandfather willed me his pocket watch in the 80's: I then started semi-collecting them on a "cool factor". Not really caring if it had collector value. Unfortunately, I killed them as soon as I got them because my jobs have always been field service, and I sort of bang them around a bit. Even though I'd love a Submariner or a Seamaster, I'd rather first, find a WWII era watch to fit a band that my grandfather willed me as well. He said got the markers from a downed aircraft and someone else made the band. I don't know what was on there initially, but I'm hoping someone here can help with that. The band width is around 25mm at the attachment points. I asked someone (Japanese) once if they could read it but he said it was in Chinese. If anyone could translate it I would appreciate it. Thanks, Tim Last edited by b06tmm; 4 July 2011 at 05:53 AM.. Reason: Markers |
4 July 2011, 05:54 AM | #2 |
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4 July 2011, 06:00 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Conner!
Been lurking for a while but thought I'd introduce myself. Tim |
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Welcome and enjoy the boards Tim!
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4 July 2011, 07:04 AM | #6 |
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Thanks all!
Don't mind the Timex Explorer on the right, I've already killed a few of those. Also, the Seamaster look alike is actually a Citizen that i killed a few years back. I'm rough on watches but I can't leave the house without one on, I feel naked otherwise. Tim |
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4 July 2011, 07:39 AM | #8 |
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Welcome to TRF!!!!!!
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4 July 2011, 08:34 AM | #10 |
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4 July 2011, 11:10 AM | #11 |
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Tim .... welcome to TRF!
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very nice looking pocket watch .. welcome to TRF
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5 July 2011, 12:37 PM | #19 |
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Welcome. Good luck finding a watch for your bracelet.
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Welcome Tim
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25 July 2011, 10:30 PM | #25 |
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Welcome to TRF.
Interesting collection you have there.
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