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FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 12:22 PM

Greetings TRF,

I know I've just posted an incoming thread but the watch I'm about to show you arrived at my apartment last Friday. Since I was very busy this weekend I didn't have the chance of posting pictures and by the time I could manage to present it to you Mark's gift had arrived, therefore the order of my threads had to change!

Funny thing is, I really feel like my friend Tony (learningtofly) right now with those two incomings on the very same day! This one is for you my good friend...

Without further introduction, allow me to show you my very first...

...Pocket watch!

It's nothing very fancy but when I saw it I must admit I found it very nice! It's rather thin, not too large (I believe it might be around 42mm) and the date complication is a rather useful addition. Besides, the incabloc shock protecting device makes it much easier to service!

The crown with its W (or is it an M?

).

Waltham is quite a well known brand when it comes to vintage pocket and wrist watches, I believe they make some pretty good timepieces that aren't too expensive, the ones I've seen so far were always quite beautiful. Given that this one has an incabloc I'll assume it might not be the oldest one around but I still like it very much, the gold plating is still in a good shape and the places where it has faded show some brass that aged and has a beautiful patina on it.

Hand shots...something you don't see too often around here...

Now that's pretty much it for the watch, I believe a small brass chain could be nice if I ever want to "wear it" in my pants, I'll have to think about that. In the meantime, I must say that...

...Wait...

...What is this..?

...It's a watch...

...No...it's a clock...

...No! It's a...

...Wack!

Here's the main reason why I bought this watch! I found the brass stand very nice and thought it would make a very lovely table clock (I already have one that is waiting for a service when I'll be able to work on it but you never have too many timepieces...

). I must say that the watch has been "overwound", which means the mainspring's grease probably dried and blocks it, I'll have to clean it and put some fresh oil in it before I can start using it as a proper clock, I like challenges...

Thank you for watching, feel free to comment!

simbal · 5 February 2013, 12:27 PM

Very cool piece. Love how it aged.

lja1821 · 5 February 2013, 12:42 PM

Thats a beauty..enjoy it.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 12:52 PM

Thank you guys! It definitely needs a service but otherwise it's in a great condition!

kilyung · 5 February 2013, 01:06 PM

I've been toying with the idea of getting a pocket watch for use. Need to buy a vest though.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've been toying with the idea of getting a pocket watch for use. Need to buy a vest though.

You have no idea how many I admired before deciding to go for this one! I decided to forget about a fancy solid gold model now and concentrate on getting a cheaper (price-wise) one that would probably be more useful given the stand it came with!

As for buying a vest, you don't need to! You can always be more punk-ish, dig the watch in your jeans' pocket and let the chain hang out!

threemonkeys · 5 February 2013, 01:55 PM

Ahh...fun read with a little surprise twist. Very nice, Carl.

I, too, have been looking at pocket watches - especially the older ones with the beautiful engravings.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Ahh...fun read with a little surprise twist. Very nice, Carl.

I, too, have been looking at pocket watches - especially the older ones with the beautiful engravings.

Thank you Craig! Although it's harder to wear one nowadays I'm sure you'd be thrilled if you bought one for yourself.

kilyung · 5 February 2013, 02:23 PM

I'd love to own this one. I could see dressing punk with it.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd love to own this one. I could see dressing punk with it.

Oh goodness, this is quite a punk-ish watch indeed!

Very nice though, I like the cushion shape case, it makes you recognize the brand right away!

Psmith · 5 February 2013, 10:09 PM

Very nice - congrats

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Very nice - congrats

Much appreciated Clive, thank you!

HL65 · 5 February 2013, 11:22 PM

Very cool Carl and fits with your vintage collection and style perfectly! Cheers,

The Joker · 5 February 2013, 11:33 PM

Very Nice, sort of thing I would like for the mantlepiece, maybe bit bigger.

SearChart · 6 February 2013, 02:38 AM

Very nice Carl

I wonder when we get to see the movement

FeelingTheBlues · 6 February 2013, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very cool Carl and fits with your vintage collection and style perfectly! Cheers,

Thank you Ken! I appreciate this compliment as it comes from one of my vintage collecting gurus!

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Very Nice, sort of thing I would like for the mantlepiece, maybe bit bigger.

It isn't very big but at the same time it is convenient as it won't take too much space on a desk. Besides, the large dial makes it easy to read.

Thank you Wes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Very nice Carl

I wonder when we get to see the movement

Thank you Bas! Funny thing, I had the feeling you would ask to see the movement...

Just for you my friend!

Disclaimer: I took those pictures with the sunlight in my back, it was hard to take very good ones! Send me a private message if you need more, I'll take some tonight for you if you wish.

SearChart · 6 February 2013, 05:05 AM

The first picture is very crisp, it's a beautiful movement

Can you adjust something on the balance? I'm asking this because of those plus and minus signs on the balance-bridge.

FeelingTheBlues · 6 February 2013, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

The first picture is very crisp, it's a beautiful movement

Can you adjust something on the balance? I'm asking this because of those plus and minus signs on the balance-bridge.

Well I don't know if it's because it's broken or because they decided not to put one in this very movement but in most models I've seen a small arrow pointing the plus or minus signs to help you, I'm afraid I didn't look closely, I'll look into it another day at school with my loupe.

Thank you for the compliment on my picture!

kyle L · 6 February 2013, 07:34 AM

That's a nice one Carl! Case just needs a light polish and it'll be good to go.

FeelingTheBlues · 6 February 2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

That's a nice one Carl! Case just needs a light polish and it'll be good to go.

Thank you Kyle! I'm not sure I'm going to polish it though, I think I like its aged look...

DiamondJack · 6 February 2013, 09:59 AM

Very nice and unusual piece Carl...... Congrats and enjoy....

FeelingTheBlues · 6 February 2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Very nice and unusual piece Carl...... Congrats and enjoy....

Thank you Steve!

Monte Cristo · 12 February 2013, 05:47 PM

That is so cool Carl! Is Wack the technical term for it?

FeelingTheBlues · 12 February 2013, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

That is so cool Carl! Is Wack the technical term for it?

I think the best term is actually dope Alex...

Thank you my friend.

cedargrove · 13 February 2013, 02:30 AM

Very nice 'clock' Carl. Should be a fun project.

FeelingTheBlues · 13 February 2013, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedargrove

Very nice 'clock' Carl. Should be a fun project.

Thank you Rich.

Cru Jones · 14 February 2013, 01:12 AM

that stand really makes the piece, carl. nice one!

5 February 2013, 12:22 PM	#1
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Incoming! A dual personality and my very first... Greetings TRF, I know I've just posted an incoming thread but the watch I'm about to show you arrived at my apartment last Friday. Since I was very busy this weekend I didn't have the chance of posting pictures and by the time I could manage to present it to you Mark's gift had arrived, therefore the order of my threads had to change! Funny thing is, I really feel like my friend Tony (learningtofly) right now with those two incomings on the very same day! This one is for you my good friend... Without further introduction, allow me to show you my very first... ...Pocket watch! It's nothing very fancy but when I saw it I must admit I found it very nice! It's rather thin, not too large (I believe it might be around 42mm) and the date complication is a rather useful addition. Besides, the incabloc shock protecting device makes it much easier to service! The crown with its W (or is it an M? ). Waltham is quite a well known brand when it comes to vintage pocket and wrist watches, I believe they make some pretty good timepieces that aren't too expensive, the ones I've seen so far were always quite beautiful. Given that this one has an incabloc I'll assume it might not be the oldest one around but I still like it very much, the gold plating is still in a good shape and the places where it has faded show some brass that aged and has a beautiful patina on it. Hand shots...something you don't see too often around here... Now that's pretty much it for the watch, I believe a small brass chain could be nice if I ever want to "wear it" in my pants, I'll have to think about that. In the meantime, I must say that... ...Wait... ...What is this..? ...It's a watch... ...No...it's a clock... ...No! It's a... ...Wack! Here's the main reason why I bought this watch! I found the brass stand very nice and thought it would make a very lovely table clock (I already have one that is waiting for a service when I'll be able to work on it but you never have too many timepieces...). I must say that the watch has been "overwound", which means the mainspring's grease probably dried and blocks it, I'll have to clean it and put some fresh oil in it before I can start using it as a proper clock, I like challenges... Thank you for watching, feel free to comment! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

5 February 2013, 12:52 PM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Thank you guys! It definitely needs a service but otherwise it's in a great condition! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

5 February 2013, 10:09 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice - congrats __________________

5 February 2013, 11:22 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very cool Carl and fits with your vintage collection and style perfectly! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 February 2013, 05:47 PM	#23
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	That is so cool Carl! Is Wack the technical term for it? __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

5 February 2013, 12:27 PM	#2
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Very cool piece. Love how it aged.

5 February 2013, 12:42 PM	#3
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Thats a beauty..enjoy it.

5 February 2013, 01:06 PM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've been toying with the idea of getting a pocket watch for use. Need to buy a vest though.

5 February 2013, 01:55 PM	#7
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Ahh...fun read with a little surprise twist. Very nice, Carl. I, too, have been looking at pocket watches - especially the older ones with the beautiful engravings.

5 February 2013, 02:23 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd love to own this one. I could see dressing punk with it.

5 February 2013, 11:33 PM	#14
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Very Nice, sort of thing I would like for the mantlepiece, maybe bit bigger.

6 February 2013, 07:34 AM	#19
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	That's a nice one Carl! Case just needs a light polish and it'll be good to go.

6 February 2013, 09:59 AM	#21
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Very nice and unusual piece Carl...... Congrats and enjoy....

13 February 2013, 02:30 AM	#25
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Very nice 'clock' Carl. Should be a fun project.

14 February 2013, 01:12 AM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	that stand really makes the piece, carl. nice one!

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