Something old...
‘65 Explorer 1016 arriving tomorrow (10/27)
And something new...
Oak & Oscar Jackson Flyback column wheel chronograph arriving sometime this coming winter
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Something old...
‘65 Explorer 1016 arriving tomorrow (10/27)
And something new...
Oak & Oscar Jackson Flyback column wheel chronograph arriving sometime this coming winter
Here at the Home For Wayward Watches we had another UAA (unanticipated accidental acquisition) this past weekend while at the San Angelo, Texas gun show.
While walking the aisles I came across some 15 to 40 year old junk quartz watches with a few older Timex, Gruen, and Mido watches thrown in. Oh, and one Hamilton. All were in a flat glass-topped display case, along with a bunch of small knick-knack firearms accouterments and accessories. There were too many stained dials and dead second hands on the other mechanical watches, but this particular Mido acted as if it wanted to run and needed help. Appears quite exquisite when viewed in person. It's pouring rain outside so crummier photos than usual are offered.
It's the smallest men's watch I've had at only 30mm. I'm guessing it's post-World War II to early 1950s perhaps?
$4 picked it up.
A real runt when compared with its Mido relative also kept here.
This just arrived. It comes from Yellowdog straps. Alex (the one man show) will customize his wares for you. Send him an email and he's quick to respond. This one is the NATO with the flappy part deleted. It looks pretty good on a number of my beaters. It's made of what appears to be wet suit neoprene. It may be worn a little bit looser than cloth or leather straps because it's clingy and holds the watch to your skin better. I like it.
Here at the Home For Wayward Watches we had another UAA (unanticipated accidental acquisition) this past weekend while at the San Angelo, Texas gun show.
While walking the aisles I came across some 15 to 40 year old junk quartz watches with a few older Timex, Gruen, and Mido watches thrown in. Oh, and one Hamilton. All were in a flat glass-topped display case, along with a bunch of small knick-knack firearms accouterments and accessories. There were too many stained dials and dead second hands on the other mechanical watches, but this particular Mido acted as if it wanted to run and needed help. Appears quite exquisite when viewed in person. It's pouring rain outside so crummier photos than usual are offered.
It's the smallest men's watch I've had at only 30mm. I'm guessing it's post-World War II to early 1950s perhaps?
$4 picked it up.
A real runt when compared with its Mido relative also kept here.
Just arrived yesterday from fellow member robocaspar. It still has that "new watch smell".
