Grandad’s watch.

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DrSoPas

·Aug 18, 2021

Recently had these brought back to life by my local watchmaker. My grandfathers 1926 Illinois my fathers 1968 Bulova. All original. I can remember my dad taking this off every night after work, giving it a few winds and hanging it on a wooden watch stand. Neither were elite time pieces in their period, but excellent examples of what American watchmaking produced in its heyday.

 

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DaveK

·Aug 18, 2021·Yoda of Yodelers

Wonderful

 

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Nepomuceño

·Aug 18, 2021

Very nice. These were the working man's watches indeed. Also love the case on the Illinois 👍

 

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Bizcut1

·Aug 18, 2021

Two beauties. They both sparkle with personality.

Treasures.

 

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jaguar11

·Aug 18, 2021

So nice!!! Something to cherish indeed....

 

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Danwales

·Aug 19, 2021

Love stories like this. Not enough of them.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Aug 19, 2021

These were excellent watches in their day and still great by any standard. I think wrist shots are in order.

 

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MJCochrane

·Aug 19, 2021

Thanks for the post -- love the history and the personal memories. Amazing how timepieces can resonate through the years for us.

 

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kev1976t

·Aug 19, 2021

couple of belters there!