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Jerry98vert · 1 March 2019, 10:07 AM

I bought this Casio Calender 79QS-39 brand new in the 80’s. Threw it in my tool box and forget about it, years later since now I am into watches and found my first watch. I cleaned it up new strap, battery and bam still works. Brings back some memories.

Let’s see your very first watch..........

Rebel · 1 March 2019, 11:37 AM

No pic for me. Proud of you for yours.

Boothroyd · 1 March 2019, 12:28 PM

Wish I had kept that Pulsar!

RobearH · 1 March 2019, 01:07 PM

Have a pretty cool picture unfortunately there is an item against forum rules in the pic as well.

denmanproject · 1 March 2019, 01:39 PM

No pic but it was a Timex Indiglo

GradyPhilpott · 1 March 2019, 03:16 PM

In 1959, my grandparents gave me a Lord Nelson for Christmas.

I'm afraid that I don't have any pictures to share.

swils8610 · 1 March 2019, 03:29 PM

Star Wars. 1977. Lost it long ago.

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RHJ · 1 March 2019, 03:39 PM

Kienzle Markant ca. 1970
(long lost, picture from onternet)

pandrew · 1 March 2019, 10:23 PM

My first watch was 1978 and was a Casio, not sure the model. Given to me by my grandfather for my tenth birthday.
Sorry, no pictures.

Fat_ninja · 2 March 2019, 11:38 AM

I had one of those casio calculayor watches. They were so cool

Amg7861 · 3 March 2019, 12:00 AM

Red polymer Fila sports watch.
Long gone now

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Randy63 · 3 March 2019, 06:13 AM

I still have my very first watch. My father gave me this one in 1969 when I was six. I'm still partial to divers.

Randy

goin camping · 3 March 2019, 07:09 AM

No pic but it was back in the 60's and it was a Lucerne dive watch with a black rubber strap.

Amazing how I can still see it so clearly in my minds eye. Loved that watch.

Old Geezer · 3 March 2019, 07:33 AM

No pictures but my first watch was a Timex divers on rubber strap. I was 6 years old. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world to have a watch that I could get wet. I think it was water resistant up to 3 ATM which was way deeper than our pool :).

ExPADIdiver · 3 March 2019, 07:38 AM

My father bought it for me when I was a kid in the late 70's. Original everything. It is obvious I didn't wear much. I love the NASA like font on the dial. Still runs fine. Strap is tiny as it is for a child.

ExPADIdiver · 3 March 2019, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swils8610

Star Wars. 1977. Lost it long ago.

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Oh man, I had that one too. Haven't seen that in 40 years

SunTzu · 3 March 2019, 12:27 PM

I had the exact same one!!!!

WOW, I haven't thought about that in, what, 40 years?!

Last I remember it was in a cigar box with metal army men figurines in my parent's attic.

Crazy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExPADIdiver

My father bought it for me when I was a kid in the late 70's. Original everything. It is obvious I didn't wear much. I love the NASA like font on the dial. Still runs fine. Strap is tiny as it is for a child.

ExPADIdiver · 4 March 2019, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunTzu

I had the exact same one!!!!

WOW, I haven't thought about that in, what, 40 years?!

Last I remember it was in a cigar box with metal army men figurines in my parent's attic.

Crazy.

Same with me and swils Star Wars watch. I haven't seen it in as many years.

timepieceluvr · 4 March 2019, 11:08 AM

This one. Still have it though it hasn’t run or been worn in a long time. I remember how cool I thought I was when I got it, doesn’t seem very cool now :)

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function12 · 5 March 2019, 03:34 AM

Mine was a Buster Brown on a black leather band IIRC.

Paul H · 5 March 2019, 04:58 AM

This is my first watch given to me by my parents in 1962.IMG_0004.JPG

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droptopman · 5 March 2019, 08:20 AM

No pics sorry. I think my first was a Mickey Mouse watch. Dad gave me a Zodiac Dive watch when I was 13, that was my first nice/Swiss watch. Actually a funny story. My mom bought it for him for his birthday, but he really wanted a Omega Seamaster. So he gifted it to me and got the SM. Nice WIS move dad. Sold her on the idea that I would learn about taking care of something special...I gave it back to my mom in my early 20's when I got my first Rolex and she wore it fairly regularly back then. I believe she still has it. I may need to reacquire that baby next time I go see her...

77T · 5 March 2019, 08:45 AM

An Omega automatic from 1964. It survived a lot and still work fine.

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The Joker · 5 March 2019, 09:14 AM

Think it was one of these,

Rolex Essex · 5 March 2019, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Think it was one of these,

Holy s*it!
I remember those Transformers type watches. Wow!

This was my first watch

Tri-Tip · 5 March 2019, 02:00 PM

I think this was in 2nd grade:

Got this a few years later:

ian.thomas · 6 March 2019, 02:54 AM

Not my pic, but I still have it (in a box somewhere). My parents blame this watch for me not learning how to read a real clock when I was in elementary school. >>>

function12 · 6 March 2019, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I think this was in 2nd grade:

Got this a few years later:

I think I had both of those too. Forgot about the teeter-totter watch.

shaunylw · 6 March 2019, 06:09 AM

Nixon ticket. I bought it in 2005 as a senior in high school.

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blown5.0 · 6 March 2019, 09:47 AM

Wow throwback. Looks awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry98vert

I bought this Casio Calender 79QS-39 brand new in the 80’s. Threw it in my tool box and forget about it, years later since now I am into watches and found my first watch. I cleaned it up new strap, battery and bam still works. Brings back some memories.

Let’s see your very first watch..........

1 March 2019, 10:07 AM	#1
Jerry98vert "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: California Posts: 38	What is your first watch ever......with pics I bought this Casio Calender 79QS-39 brand new in the 80’s. Threw it in my tool box and forget about it, years later since now I am into watches and found my first watch. I cleaned it up new strap, battery and bam still works. Brings back some memories. Let’s see your very first watch..........

1 March 2019, 11:37 AM	#2
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	No pic for me. Proud of you for yours. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

1 March 2019, 12:28 PM	#3
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Wish I had kept that Pulsar! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

1 March 2019, 03:16 PM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	In 1959, my grandparents gave me a Lord Nelson for Christmas. I'm afraid that I don't have any pictures to share. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

5 March 2019, 08:20 AM	#22
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	No pics sorry. I think my first was a Mickey Mouse watch. Dad gave me a Zodiac Dive watch when I was 13, that was my first nice/Swiss watch. Actually a funny story. My mom bought it for him for his birthday, but he really wanted a Omega Seamaster. So he gifted it to me and got the SM. Nice WIS move dad. Sold her on the idea that I would learn about taking care of something special...I gave it back to my mom in my early 20's when I got my first Rolex and she wore it fairly regularly back then. I believe she still has it. I may need to reacquire that baby next time I go see her... __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

1 March 2019, 01:07 PM	#4
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Have a pretty cool picture unfortunately there is an item against forum rules in the pic as well.

1 March 2019, 01:39 PM	#5
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	No pic but it was a Timex Indiglo

1 March 2019, 03:29 PM	#7
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Star Wars. 1977. Lost it long ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

1 March 2019, 10:23 PM	#9
pandrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 367	My first watch was 1978 and was a Casio, not sure the model. Given to me by my grandfather for my tenth birthday. Sorry, no pictures.

2 March 2019, 11:38 AM	#10
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I had one of those casio calculayor watches. They were so cool

3 March 2019, 12:00 AM	#11
Amg7861 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Al Location: UK Watch: YM Rhodium Dial 37 Posts: 573	Red polymer Fila sports watch. Long gone now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2019, 06:13 AM	#12
Randy63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scranton Watch: 16610 Posts: 996	I still have my very first watch. My father gave me this one in 1969 when I was six. I'm still partial to divers. Randy

3 March 2019, 07:09 AM	#13
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	No pic but it was back in the 60's and it was a Lucerne dive watch with a black rubber strap. Amazing how I can still see it so clearly in my minds eye. Loved that watch.

3 March 2019, 07:33 AM	#14
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	No pictures but my first watch was a Timex divers on rubber strap. I was 6 years old. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world to have a watch that I could get wet. I think it was water resistant up to 3 ATM which was way deeper than our pool :).

3 March 2019, 07:38 AM	#15
ExPADIdiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 112	My father bought it for me when I was a kid in the late 70's. Original everything. It is obvious I didn't wear much. I love the NASA like font on the dial. Still runs fine. Strap is tiny as it is for a child.

4 March 2019, 11:08 AM	#19
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	This one. Still have it though it hasn’t run or been worn in a long time. I remember how cool I thought I was when I got it, doesn’t seem very cool now :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 March 2019, 03:34 AM	#20
function12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 518	Mine was a Buster Brown on a black leather band IIRC.

5 March 2019, 04:58 AM	#21
Paul H "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Victoria, B.C. Watch: 2001 Explorer ll Posts: 70	This is my first watch given to me by my parents in 1962.IMG_0004.JPG IMG_0002.JPG

5 March 2019, 08:45 AM	#23
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	An Omega automatic from 1964. It survived a lot and still work fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 March 2019, 09:14 AM	#24
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Think it was one of these,

5 March 2019, 02:00 PM	#26
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	I think this was in 2nd grade: Got this a few years later:

6 March 2019, 06:09 AM	#29
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	Nixon ticket. I bought it in 2005 as a senior in high school. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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