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This would be my oldest. It belonged to my grandfather and has an inscription on the back dating it to 1965 although I wonder if it might be older than that.
Wheras this was my first watch, a manual-wind Timex from the mid-late 70's. I wore it for years and it still works, albeit hesitantly. Gone is the Speidel bracelet my dad got me for it.
JLC Classic from the 40ies - one of LGM's best design periods
Triple Date Teardrop, Cal 464 (1943)
GP early Sea Hawk - pure, clean & classic
Sometimes, she's a little bit shy sorry ;-)
In addition, I've been owning my Breitling Navitimer Spatiograph Montbrillant for 20 years (my oldest/longest keeper). Exactly the half of my life next June ;-)
I got it when I was fifth grader, oh well... We have to start somewhere
Thing that I liked about it is its lume
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But my oldest one in term of its age is this one..... The classic GG Connie
Best,
Jev
Let's see...
This would be my oldest. It belonged to my grandfather and has an inscription on the back dating it to 1965 although I wonder if it might be older than that.
Wheras this was my first watch, a manual-wind Timex from the mid-late 70's. I wore it for years and it still works, albeit hesitantly. Gone is the Speidel bracelet my dad got me for it.
Cool to see a Timex here. That was my first watch, and I was 7 years old! [nt]
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Thank you Sir. I guess that means we are of approximately the same vintage. [nt]
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The Omega is a real favourite...
and it just shows how a brand has kept its loyal fans for so many years as they are as popular today and they were in those days.
Great duo,
Andrew
Great duo,
Andrew
Thank you, I am fortunate to have it. The watch was sitting around unloved at my father's house, and he said I could have it if I promised to get it working. Et voila! [nt]
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Ok, had to think a little while.. So, here my humble chip-ins.. One by JLC, one by GP..
JLC Classic from the 40ies - one of LGM's best design periods
Triple Date Teardrop, Cal 464 (1943)
GP early Sea Hawk - pure, clean & classic
from end 40ies/ begin 50ies
Cheers & HAGWE to all.
hs.
Cheers & HAGWE to all.
hs.
Thx for kind looking, dear CC !.. After 2 wks of sunshine, though cold, now back to wet !.. Guess we all need our cheer-up tic-tacs [nt]
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It is 37mm but actually wears larger, with a very thin bezel.. So yes, retro but timeless.. [nt]
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Not so humble...
That JLC is just gorgeous... I love the red date and days, this on a blood red orange strap would be super amazing.
Cheers
Andrew
Cheers
Andrew
Thx for your kind looking !.. & Yes, one of my real favs !.. Best, hs [nt]
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Wow! Two great oldies my dear Hs! ...
... Both beautiful but I have an special fondness for the triple date JLC! What a beautiful timepiece, so charming and elegant!
Thanks for sharing my friend! Hagwe dear Hs!
Cheers! Abel
Thanks for sharing my friend! Hagwe dear Hs!
Cheers! Abel
Thx dear Abel, for your kind interest & your nice words !.. & Yes, this JLC TD has lots of charm !.. Best, hs [nt]
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From simplicity to sophistication, both of them are marvelous. Bravo, my friend. [nt]
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As a general response, I love seeing the little anachronisms that, for whatever reason, we've decided to adopt and/or keep over so many years. [nt]
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The oldest watch in my collection is my Hamilton Otis "Reverso" from 1938... so almost a 80 years old lady ;-)
Sometimes, she's a little bit shy sorry ;-)
In addition, I've been owning my Breitling Navitimer Spatiograph Montbrillant for 20 years (my oldest/longest keeper). Exactly the half of my life next June ;-)
Splendid choices, my young friend !.. really like that Hamilton Reverso.. Lots of character, plenty of DNA.. & pleasure on the wrist, I trust !.. :)) [nt]
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Yes a very lovely watch which probably saw many things in its long life. If it could talk...
And thank you for the "young friend". I really appreciate as I'll become soon a new forties member ;-)
Best wishes
Alkiro
Best wishes
Alkiro
Both different but equally stunning!
As I have said above, I have never owned a Breitling but have looked at vintage navitimers quite a bit in the past. But yours is different... tell me, is that a countdown timer where the 10 is or what?
Cheers
Andrew
Cheers
Andrew
Many thanks Andrew. Well, it's not a countdown (I would say unfortunately) but a "classic" 10mn chrono
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
My oldest watch is this one....
I got it when I was fifth grader, oh well... We have to start somewhere
Thing that I liked about it is its lume
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But my oldest one in term of its age is this one..... The classic GG Connie
Best,
Jev
Funny, before reading your sentence about the lume, I wanted to write exactly the same remark than you :-)
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro