A very modest but most together
Bulova from the 1940's-'50's era. The cool part is the textured dial.
When the face is turned to the left, all but the Vulova logo
disappear. Very cool.
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My Favourites:
A very modest but most together
Bulova from the 1940's-'50's era. The cool part is the textured dial.
When the face is turned to the left, all but the Vulova logo
disappear. Very cool.
This watch may just look cool, but
it's SUPER cool - check out the photo slide on the back:
This is a Vidar
from the 1920's; it fits a photo of your loved one (or yourself!)
just like the old lockets. Very romantic. Anyone got info on Vidar?
One of the under-valued names of
the vintage watches: Mido! Here's a Superautomatic with a "RM". Okay,
watch experts: what does that stand for?
Another classic! Here's a
Girard-Perregaux that even my watch repairman Manfred couldn't find
fault with. It's a 14k yellow gold, with original band, probably from
the 'fifties. Even the findings (those bits of metal on the band that
squeeze the band at the lugs) are 14k!
one of my most favourite watch
brands: Abra! This is straight from the Art Deco/Art Nouveau period:
curved, enamelled designs in the early 1920's. A stunning, 14k solid
white gold example of function married to beauty.
Here's an unusual Timex, with
telephone dial and day/date. Yes, still tickin' and keeping time!
This looks like the 'Skindiver' model. The year is the last two
digists between the 6 and 5; this one's 1976; Alan in the links let
me know. How do men know these things? Is there a secret guy manual?
Any more info appreciated...
A tribute to the under-appreciated
Waltham Company. Here's one of my few assymetrical watches, and for a
woman too! 25 jewels. One of my top favourite 50.
Is this guy handsome or what? A true hourglass crystal, adorning a
Lord Elgin. Even my watch repairman admitted he could not replace the
beveled, curved crystal.
A folding travel clock from the
1920's. Very cool; very small: about
1 1/2 X 2 inches! here it is before sliding it back:
Used often as promotional
advertising, with logos added to the face.
A 14K Wittnauer. Very prissy. Love
the numeric bars sliding along the face. Daimonds never hurt
either...
You can't say I'm a snob: genuine
rhinestones! Runs great, of course....
Here's a lady's platinum and diamond to die for: 56 diamonds paved on a platinum case with elaborate lugs. A Unia movement. Art Deco to its little core!
One of the few
pocket watches I couldn't say no to: an 1885 sterling silver. Ornate,
multi-colour porcelain face and running! Key wound with British
Birmingham marks.
This one's just
plain fun! A LaSalle from the Art Deco period. It's still ticking.
Very funky.
An 18k with
diamonds and onyx stones. Too pretty to pass up. I have a filigree
band to match it. Very early, probably just past the transitional
stage from pocket watch to wrist watch.
I call him
"MISTER Deco". Solid 18k open face. Sunken sub seconds with an almost
tri-colour face. From the Swiss Alpina company. Let me know if you
have info on this company!