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Old 13 April 2007, 09:10 PM   #1
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Show me a favorite oldie.

This is my '40's Omega Jumbo. 14K hallmark, manual wind 15J, two tone. 37.5mm diameter (excluding the crown) x 44.4mm.
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Old 14 April 2007, 04:56 AM   #2
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WOW!! Beautiful, Eddie. The simplicity of the dial would appeal to quite a few here. I would have, however, preferred a few more words on the dial.

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Old 14 April 2007, 05:32 AM   #3
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Old 14 April 2007, 05:35 AM   #4
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Beautiful classic, Chip. The Seamaster will live on forever!!
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Old 16 April 2007, 01:18 AM   #5
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Old 16 April 2007, 06:14 AM   #6
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WW-II era CYMA in outstanding condition.



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Old 16 April 2007, 06:26 AM   #7
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Old 16 April 2007, 10:41 AM   #8
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This is the oldest thing I know of

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Old 16 April 2007, 12:15 PM   #9
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I'll stick with my pre-1960 watches for this one. From oldest to newest:

1865 18k chain fusee pocket watch
1890 N.Y. pocket watch with Philidelphia case and original caseback sticker
1917 Russian Moser
1940 Rolex British military backup pocket watch
1947 Wadsworth
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Old 16 April 2007, 12:35 PM   #10
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Old 16 April 2007, 04:49 PM   #11
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This is the oldest thing I know of

Do you mean your grandfather or the watch?

My wife has a Rolex Tudor older than both of the above - I think.
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Old 16 April 2007, 10:41 PM   #12
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Old 16 April 2007, 11:25 PM   #13
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Here's my oldie. Got my name all over it!
1940's Pierce Pilots Chrono.
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Old 17 April 2007, 05:29 PM   #14
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This is my favourite oldie - an NOS Breitling Chronomatic circa 1970. I attached it to a 22mm Omega mesh bracelet.
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Old 18 April 2007, 01:02 AM   #15
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Great Tudor Mailman!
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Old 19 April 2007, 01:23 AM   #16
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beutifull watches guys
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Old 19 April 2007, 01:50 AM   #17
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Here you go...was my father's watch. Circa 1951.
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