Forums Latest Members

Nice story about an 89yo watchmaker in NY

  1. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    7,347
    Likes
    24,035
    Hijak, Giff2577, gostang9 and 4 others like this.
  2. Davidt Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    10,309
    Likes
    17,877
    Absolutely brilliant.
     
  3. Mr Bing Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    335
    Likes
    1,300
    Great story, thoroughly enjoyed that.....what a guy. Thanks for sharing.
     
  4. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    4,703
    Likes
    40,450
    Definitely a worthwhile read.
     
  5. jose75 Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    845
    Likes
    2,226
    The real deal....:thumbsup:
     
  6. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    3,745
    Likes
    19,992
    Lovely photos. His loupe holder is muy macho...
     
  7. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    5,505
    Likes
    4,781
    90 years old and fixes 20 watches a day... I need to hire him
     
    OMGRLX and WatchVaultNYC like this.
  8. styggpyggeno1 ΩF Enforcer ....and thread killer Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    3,819
    Likes
    43,714
    Great read. Thanks!
     
    cicindela likes this.
  9. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    2,203
    Likes
    2,017
    great read... not sure i'd hand him one of mine, tho
     
  10. gostang9 Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    2,668
    Likes
    7,103
    Great story and thanks for sharing. I wonder how he keeps things straight with all he watches and parts all over the place?

    Assuming he continues working until the day he dies, what happens to the many people with watches "in-process" on his busy workspace?
     
  11. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    2,203
    Likes
    2,017
    well if he really does 20 per day he is a battery changer...
     
  12. gostang9 Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    2,668
    Likes
    7,103
    Could be a combination of battery, strap and spring bar pin replacement with a few service or overhauls...? They certainly make him sound like a true watchmaker who does the real thing.
     
    wsfarrell likes this.
  13. rbob99 Apr 10, 2016

    Posts
    1,196
    Likes
    5,058
    Not many of these guys left. Thanks for posting.
     
  14. Private_Doberman Apr 11, 2016

    Posts
    472
    Likes
    7,545
    A remarkable man! Great story. Thank you for posting.