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  1. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Mar 15, 2016

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    We all got 'em, that piece you bought as a joke, or in a back alley in Hong Kong before you could afford a real Casio.....

    So lets see your junk..... Timex Marlins, Texas Instrument LEDs, whatever......

    1973 Westclox
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    1980 Molnija
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  2. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Mar 15, 2016

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    Never been wound, full NOS set, available FSOT.
     
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  3. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Mar 15, 2016

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    A pawn shop find years ago. Five dollars.

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    It still sees duty as the go-to hunting, fishing, weekend chores watch. It's one of the most accurate watches on the place.
     
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  4. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus Mar 15, 2016

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    Looks like a happy face! :)
     
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  5. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Mar 15, 2016

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    I'd hardly call that one junk.
     
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  6. Canuck Mar 15, 2016

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    I keep it only because it is a curiosity. The dial is marked Kormilton. Pin lever, two jewels, manual wind. Ya! I know! In the 1950s, a lot of Kormiltons were sold in shopping center parking lots by mountebanks trying to raise enough money to be able to catch a Greyhound, and return home! ;) Runs, but needs a CENTER sweep seconds pinion and seconds hand.


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  7. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Mar 15, 2016

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    Look at that sunburst finish!
     
  8. SeanO Mar 15, 2016

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    I like both of those.

    I'm amazed that Westclox were doing Shark Resistant watches back in the 70's.
     
  9. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Mar 15, 2016

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    I'll give you $7.50 for it.

    This watch is the proof that one man's trash is another man's treasure.
     
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  10. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Mar 15, 2016

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    This is one of my n00b tax watches. It's sort of embarrassing.
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  11. ahartfie The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flock Mar 15, 2016

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    So when I told my family I wanted a vintage watch for my 40th birthday in 2011, this is what they gave me as a joke (along with a non-joke check). The case lights up and blinks in multiple colors.

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  12. jimdgreat1 Mar 15, 2016

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    Lack of judgment dumb mistake ebay purchase from shortly after ebay started. No crown. Figured I could find one on the new ebay! Never did. Stopped running when you shake it recently. Should give it away for postage if someone needs parts.

    It's not on my phone so I have to link

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  13. italy1861 Mar 16, 2016

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    First watch I've ever owned. Bought it with S&H green stamps when I was 8 yrs old… All functions still work.
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  14. Gaz6263 Mar 16, 2016

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    Bought off eBay about 10 years ago, from Argentina ::facepalm1::. After about a week the crown pulled out. Watchmaker informed me that the movement was completely knackered. Sourced an old Omega movement that fitted the case with a bit of work. I think it eventually cost me twice the original purchase price ::censored::.
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  15. Rman Mar 16, 2016

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    But this is the elusive Royal Oak Saphire Geneve Quartz with Breguet numerals and Rolex hands!!!:eek:
     
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  16. ahartfie The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flock Mar 16, 2016

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    That's great! Is that Drive Performance behind it?
     
  17. italy1861 Mar 17, 2016

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    Sure is. Came with this:
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    Sorry for going OT :whipped:
     
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