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  1. Mafkees Dec 14, 2020

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  5. Ohmeguh Dec 14, 2020

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    That is very cool. Does anyone know of a repairman/watchmaker that can convert pocket watches into wristwatches via adding lugs? There is a company where you can purchase one's already done but at well over $1K.
     
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  8. rcs914 Dec 14, 2020

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    Looks like they were capitalizing on the Rado Diastars?
     
  9. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 14, 2020

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    Hi @rcs914

    not really ...

    Roamer was making the Rockshell without the super scratch proof shell.... this is the first time I noticed an example with it ...


    They are large fun 70s style watches !

    I will keep an eye out for others ...

    Good hunting

    Bill
     
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  12. Mafkees Dec 15, 2020

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  15. Professor Dec 15, 2020

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    Back in the day you could order a kit to convert your pocket watch into a wrist watch. Doubt you'd find anything like that today.

    You could check vintage Russian watches. There are still a few original pre WW2 converted watches up for sale on occasion. These were popular there before the Russians established their state owned watch factories. The largest sizes were often used by their military , the large dials being easier to read at a glance in low light.

    Another possibility would be to find a non working conversion cheap and transfer your movement and perhaps crystal into it's case.
     
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  16. arturo7 Dec 15, 2020

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    I like it. It's in my watch list, but I don't think I'll pull the trigger.
     
  17. Wuza72 Dec 15, 2020

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    Maybe a little helpful insight for you :)

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  18. rcs914 Dec 15, 2020

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    I know Tradition watches were sold through Sears, but I've not seen that one previously. It has a strong "Railmaster" vibe to me.
     
  19. Wuza72 Dec 15, 2020

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    Should be antoher watch manufacturer (blue) from the usa

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  20. rcs914 Dec 15, 2020

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    I'm pretty sure that watch is from the Sears one - the script for "Tradition" is the same as their other watches, but it could be coincidental, as the other more famous Tradition diver with the bakelite bezel has "sears Roebuck" inside the case and on the movement. I wonder if it has the original movement or a replacement though? A few other of the Tradtition 500 watches I found have AS1430 movements marked with "tradition watch co" vs the Savoy that is in this one. Regardless it looks really nice.

    https://www.carousell.sg/p/vintage-tradition-compressor-diver-176514379/