Vintage image of vintage De Ville

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rootbeer7

·Nov 15, 2020

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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LesXL

·Nov 15, 2020

Very nice picture

 

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STANDY

·Nov 15, 2020·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Remember that toy vividly 👍

 

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janice&fred

·Nov 15, 2020

STANDY

Remember that toy vividly 👍

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 😁

 

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Tony C.

·Nov 15, 2020·Ωf Jury member

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.

 

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Zapatta

·Nov 15, 2020

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 🥰

 

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MtnMarine

·Nov 15, 2020

Excellent photo. You’re very lucky to have this one.

 

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ChemGuy

·Nov 15, 2020

Nice pic and Memory. I had that same toy and the dragster. Great fun.

 

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Archer

·Nov 15, 2020·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

janice&fred

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 😁

Not much has changed, eh? 😉

 

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janice&fred

·Nov 15, 2020

Archer

Not much has changed, eh? 😉

Plenty. I grew up and shoplifted a lighter 😁

 

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Omegafanman

·Nov 15, 2020

rootbeer7

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.

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

 

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rootbeer7

·Nov 15, 2020

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 !