Dr No
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Let's get rollin' with Father's Day Wristscan! . . .
. . . time to share both the watch(es) we remember our Dads by along with what we're wearing this weekend.
My Dad . . .
[photo taken Sept '88]
. . . was quite a guy. A family man to his core; he had no hobbies or time-consuming interests, just concern and attention for us. In this photo you can see him wearing a simple quartz watch, even though he could have afforded better. For Pops, a watch (or car, or golf clubs, you name it) had no value if it took away from others close to him. His parents, siblings, and in-laws all benefited from his care.
The watch he wore for almost forty years was this '65 Seiko Sea Lion.
Acquired in Kuwait January '66, this was Dad's everyday watch until he passed it on to yours truly in '04. In all that time he had it serviced once.
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When he asked how much I spent to have it serviced right after he gave it to me, he exploded. "That's ten times what I paid for it! What are you, a millionaire?"
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"Sorry, Pops, but that's what servicing with parts and a new crystal costs now. I had to get it running again."
A good thing he never asked about the custom shark skin strap and deployant added several years later.
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Around ten years ago it stopped running accurately and then to the point it couldn't be worn. After languishing for a few years I finally gave it to the watchmaker I was using at the time.
Big mistake: he not only couldn't get it running, but apparently caused even more damage. When I finally gave it to my current watchmaker for restoration, he ended up having to replace not only movement parts (which he fortunately had, having trained at Seiko in the '60s) but also two missing jewels. It now runs well enough to wear . . .
. . . and will be on my wrist this coming Sunday in his memory.
The watch on my wrist today is a sea lion of a different sort.
Let's honor our fathers this weekend by sharing watches, ours and theirs, and photos of them, too, if you're so inclined.
Art
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Let's get rollin' with Father's Day Wristscan! . . .
. . . time to share both the watch(es) we remember our Dads by along with what we're wearing this weekend. My Dad . . . [photo taken Sept '88] . . . was quite a guy. A family man to his core; he had no hobbies or time-consuming interests, just concern and...
Good evening Dr No.
Some of my most treasured memories of my Father are by the sea. Growing up on the coast had its advantages and the sea was always an inexpensive day out. Hereās me with my elder sister getting ready for a dive! Circa 1970 Dad was an enthusiastic scuba div...
Forgot to mention his watch..
ā¦ or lack of watches. Dad was never really a watch guy. We clubbed together one Xmas and got him a Seiko Sports 100 which he tended to only wear on special occasions. I have no photos of him wearing it and no idea what happened to it, but itās the same as...
I think our Dads would've gotten along . . .
. . . famously, Kurt. Dad wasn't much of a swimmer, but was a keen football (as in soccer, not American gridiron) player when he was young. I fondly remember him running circles around me and a few of my pals trying to play soccer. This was in the early '...
Completely agree Art.
Dad could match or even better me at most things right into his early sixties. Unfortunately I didnāt inherit his mid life stamina. š
Oh! Interesting and surprising to know that your Dad was a football (soccer) aficionado dear Art! Surprising considering that even today soccer is not as popular in the States as American football.
As you know soccer football is very very popular down here in my land. I must confess IĀ“m not very fond of soccer except when the time of a World Cup a period I like to view the matches. Surprisingly my eleven years old grandson is a true fanatic of socce...
Dad was born and raised in Jerusalem and Amman, and played soccer . . .
. . . on his school team. When he emigrated here to attend college, he had to sign up for a P(hysical) E(ducation) class. He looked at a list of options. "Football? I'll teach these guys how to play football!" He goes to the PE class. The coach looks him ...
Ha ha ha ha!! ThatĀ“s a GREAT story Art!! I imagined and "viewed" the scene while reading it! Lol!! Fantastic anecdote!!
And your Dad had an illustrious classmate at Terra Sancta School! That story reminds me of something which happened to me when I was a little boy of around eight years old. My aunt had taken me and my little sister to a picnic in a public park just by the...
Hello dear Kurt! How nice to share with us these memories around your Dad. I was delighted to read and know he was an enthusiast SCUBA diver in the 1970's and viewing some pieces...
... of gear typical of that era. I admire those sportmen/ladies who are brave enough to swim in cold winter waters. Though I love to dive or swim in the ocean I donĀ“t comfortable in cold waters and need a wet suit to really enjoy it. Thank you for sharing...
Hello dear Art! So nice to make this edition of WS a celebration of ā¦
ā¦ of Fatherās Day remembering our Dads and of course their watches. It was nice to know about your Dad and about his watches. You made me laugh loudly when reading his comment when he learned the cost of servicing his Seiko. Iām sure that this Sea Lion gi...
My cousin has a similar Rolex Datejust . . .
. . . that was gifted by his elder brother. The most precious watches are those handed down (or across, in my cousin's case) by family. Thanks for sharing the picture of you and your Dad, Abel. Warmest, Art ...
Thanks a lot for your kind comments dear Art. It is my pleasure to share my DadĀ“s picture. What a coincidence your cousin owns a similar Datejust. This type of dial with Roman numerals...
... and the rail minutes track is popularly known as "Buckley dials" among collectors, so named after a well known New York watch dealer and it was very popular in Datejusts from the 1970's and 80's (my DadĀ“s watch is from 1981 and is a reference 16013). ...
I love the pocket watch ā¦
How wonderful that you still have this family heirloom. Wonderful photo of you and your Dad.
Thank you so much dear Captain!
Appreciate so much your kind comments. Yes Iām happy to have this old pocket watch which belonged to my grandfather and father. Iām the third generation owner and will pass it to my son or daughter some day. The photograph always reminds me of fond happy ...
My dad wore a quartz watch most days but saved his DJ for special occasions
As it was bought in the 80s it was a two tone DJ, with a tapestry dial. Quite representative of the 80s! Since then, he's gifted it to me about 6y ago and it remains a precious part of the collection ā¤ļø ...
Uncle Jake owns the very same Rolex . . .
. . . and I'll try to snag a photo of it this weekend! š·
Uncle Jake has taken it out of his safe . . .
. . . and I'll drop by the ranch tomorrow to take a photo.
Beautiful watch NT931! Iām sure it will always beā¦
ā¦ a very special watch for you. Interesting to note that two tone Rolex (and other brands at well) were very popular in the eighties. Tapestry dials are beautiful! Keep enjoying and loving it so much! Hagwe Abel
Here's Uncle Jake's two-tone Datejust . . .
. . . that's similar to yours, N. And his Day-Date . . . . . . for good measure. He's owned them for 30+ years and never had them serviced. š ...
The first watchmaker I employed to work on Dad's Seiko said . . .
. . . "I can tell he's a hard-working man," presumably because the movement was worn out. He was right: Dad wasn't a big guy, but his arms and wrists were like Popeye's. Art
Ha ha ha!! Great descpription dear Art. IĀ“m happy that you could rescue the Sea Lion so you can enjoy wearing it and reminding your Dad with it.
By the way: The Ultra Deep is fantastic. IĀ“m still waiting for mine. I entered my order more than a year ago, but due to the local economic status and import restrictions it still didnĀ“t arrive. I need to be very patient indeed living in my Country! Lol! ...
I've been wearing the UltraDeep since Friday . . .
. . . and will switch to Dad's Seiko tomorrow morning to properly mark Father's Day. Here's hoping yours comes soon, Abel! Art
The Ultra Deep is a very impressive watch for sure and IĀ“m eagerly waiting for it. Mine will arrive sooner or later and I feel I will enjoy it so much.
IĀ“m happy to know you are enjoying yours so much and I feel itĀ“s a great idea to mark FatherĀ“s Day wearing your DadĀ“s Seiko. I will imitate you with my DadĀ“s Datejust today. A big hug for you my dear friend. Abel
Happy Fatherās Day ! ā¦
Going to see my father to celebrate Fatherās Day. Take my advice friends, make every moment count ! Best regards Captain ...
Great shot dear Captain!! Iām still waiting for mine as it happensā¦
ā¦ with the Ultra Deep. I had both ordered when they were announced but due to the import restrictions in my Country they didnāt arrive yet. I need to be very patient living down here! Lol! Enjoy tomorrow celebrating with your Dad and I join you with your ...
Thank you Captain!! Yes, they will arrive sooner or later.
Letās enjoy Life my friend! Best cordial regards Abel
For fifty years, I thought this song . . .
. . . was about a girl. I was wrong . . . it was about Gates' Dad. š
Happy Fatherās Day Purists!
Donāt have a good pic of my dads watch, so DJ pic borrowed. Iāll wear my Rolex today in his honor. ...
Happy Fatherās Day Aquaracer!! Beautiful Tuxedo dial Datejust!
And a superb Submariner no date you share as well. Enjoy a beautiful day! Cheers Abel
Back at ya, Aquaracer! . . .
. . . and happy Father's Day to all Dads here. I miss you, Pops. [Dad left, Uncle Jake center, Uncle Steve right] ...
Thank you for sharing your great picture of your Dad and Uncles dear Art!! It has been a weekend event full of nice and nostalgic memories for you and me. Thank you so much for this theme...
... paying tribute to our Dads. I had lunch with my daughter and his husband and grandchildren and IĀ“m also wearing my DadĀ“s watch today. Cheers, Abel ...
Today Iām wearing dads tissot.
Bought dad this watch as a gift some 15-20 yrs ago and canāt say I ever remember seeing him without it on his wrist. As you can see it was well worn daily and without any issues other than the odd battery change. Dad passed earlier this year and so now th...
That's a wonderful tribute from your Dad, knowing he wore the gift you gave him . . .
. . . with pride. Glad you were able to share with us today! Art
Looks like you're boating with the family today, Bill! . . .
. . . happy Father's Day to you and the kinfolk. Best, Art
Nothing from my Dad seeing as heās still around,
but hereās my Grandfatherās watch, along with the Speidel bracelet he wore it on day-in and day-out in his tailor shop until it broke. Happy Fatherās Day. ...
Good to see a Grandfather's watch in this thread. I have . . .
. . . mine, a Zenith pocket watch ca 1927. It doesn't run because the regulator is missing, but I'll make sure to get that remedied before I hang up collecting altogether. Btw, Grandpa's father was a watchmaker, and Grandpa himself was an apprentice watch...
The funny thing is, I was fascinated by watches as a child . . .
. . . but didn't know my great-grandfather was a watchmaker until my early thirties. So yes, I believe the passion was passed on from one generation to the next - with two missing steps in-between! š“š»
Wow, that is a wonderful looking pocket watch!
So watchmaking runs in your family? Canāt get more āPuristā than that! Thank you for your well wishes, same to you and yours. And thank you once again for finding the period Omega buckle for me. The watch wouldnāt be the same without it.
Upon taking another look at your picture,
can you enlighten us as to the symbols marking the subdial?
I'm in the dark about the symbols; they might be Arabic numerals . . .
. . . but doubtful. I'll check with someone who knows the Arabic language.
There is a watch with similar indexes in the bookā¦
ā¦ of Longines by John Goldberger described as made for the Ottoman Empire market. Here a few shots from said book: ...
āā¦stylized Islamic numeralsā
I like the way the script looks. Very nice of you to look into it for us.
Happy FatherĀ“s Day RabidManatee. Beautiful Omega with a great provenance. I wish youĀ“ll keep enjoying and loving it so much and remembering your Grandpa each time you wear it.
Thank you for sharing! Best cordial regards, Abel
Thank you so much.
Not only do I remember my Grandfather when I wear it, but I also remember the sacrifices he made as an immigrant and the hard work he put in as a small business owner, starting from scratch, to make a better life for himself and his family.
You are welcome RM! ItĀ“s very important what you tell me here. We should never forget what our ancestors have done for making a better life for them and for their descendants. IĀ“m also a descendant...
... of inmigrants who arrived to my Country at beginnings of XX Century from Europe and know well about their sacrifices. Thank you so much for sharing and keep enjoying that heirloom watch so much. Best cordial regards, Abel