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  1. rootbeer7 Nov 15, 2020

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    This image flashed up on my cloud today as I must have scanned it a couple of years ago. It’s my Dad and I in mid-70s, playing with my new Evel Knievel. He’s wearing an Omega De Ville bought by my Mum for their engagement in 1964. They’re still married today and the watch and it’s set still with him.
     
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  2. LesXL Nov 15, 2020

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    Very nice picture
     
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  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Nov 15, 2020

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    Remember that toy vividly :thumbsup:
     
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  4. janice&fred Nov 15, 2020

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    I do too but only from TV commercials as a kid. I wouldn't say I was deprived as a kid, but while the rich kids were playing with their latest toys me and my neighborhood friends were learning how to light matches and start fires :D
     
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  5. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Nov 15, 2020

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    When I first read/scanned the post, I thought mid-70s? Damn, your dad looked great!

    After I realized my dumb mistake, I thought that he still appears to have been in excellent shape, whatever his age, and he appears to be (or to have been) a thoughtful man.
     
  6. Zapatta Nov 15, 2020

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    Great heritage including watch that will be yours someday! But what I like the most is your's and dads hair, just like my little bro when he was younger ::love::
     
  7. MtnMarine Nov 15, 2020

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    Excellent photo. You’re very lucky to have this one.
     
  8. ChemGuy Nov 15, 2020

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    Nice pic and Memory. I had that same toy and the dragster. Great fun.
     
  9. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 15, 2020

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    Not much has changed, eh? ;)
     
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  10. janice&fred Nov 15, 2020

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    Plenty. I grew up and shoplifted a lighter :D
     
  11. Omegafanman Nov 15, 2020

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    I am surprised everyone is also ignoring the classic Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle …. proper watches and proper toys back then :0)
     
  12. rootbeer7 Nov 15, 2020

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    Thank you for all the comments. My Dad is still here (and Mum), 56 years after the watch purchase! The toy was actually completely useless if I remember. It never did what the advert showed! Watch is still immaculate but with newer dial as original got ruined after a swimming disaster in 80/90s !
     
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