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passingtime
·Look for an alpha/numeric code on the outside of the case back. The alpha character gives the decade, and the numeric gives the year. M9 would be 1969.
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What’s The Oldest Watch In Your Collection?
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mac_omega
·I have some older pocket watches but I will limit it down to wrist watches and Omega...
One of my favorite Omegas, a silver-cased "Banana" from the 20ies including original strap and silver buckle.
To give you an idea of its impressive size I add a photo where its beside a Speedmaster for comparison.
for all the critics: I know that the chronograph hand on the E.W. is a younger (wrong) replacement - has been replaced already...
One of my favorite Omegas, a silver-cased "Banana" from the 20ies including original strap and silver buckle.
To give you an idea of its impressive size I add a photo where its beside a Speedmaster for comparison.
for all the critics: I know that the chronograph hand on the E.W. is a younger (wrong) replacement - has been replaced already...
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DaveK
·My oldest watch is this giant size 18 Hampden (Grade 21, Model 3) pocket watch. The purchase price was $8 back in 1893. Thanks again to @Fritz for this 👍
Oldest Omega? This c1906 with an absolutely bonkers typeface. It sees active duty on casual Fridays at work.
My oldest wrist watch is this c1950 Gruen
Oldest Omega? This c1906 with an absolutely bonkers typeface. It sees active duty on casual Fridays at work.
My oldest wrist watch is this c1950 Gruen
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Hetcins1
·1944.
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wilderbeast
·Leaving aside my great-grandfather's pocket watch which, to be polite, has “seen better days”, I have a a 1930s/40s B&M that is in with my watchmaker at the moment. It needs a repair and it’s not certain it can be, so for now it's this Smiths A454 from late 1953 or early 1954:
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Canuck
·If the serial numbers found on Louis Brandt pocket watches fit with the Omega serial#/date list I referred to, this Louis Brandt CCR is dated circa 1906.
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Fallout Boy
·Two Benson-watches with enamel-dial and silver Dennison-case from the 30ies?? The lugs of the first one were added / restored / changed later.
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Scarecrow Boat
·My UG from the mid/late 50’s
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jeppehh
·My oldest is this 30t2 from 1940.
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Canuck
·Two Benson-watches with enamel-dial and silver Dennison-case from the 30ies?? The lugs of the first one were added / restored / changed later.
The cases on your Benson wrist watches (assuming they are both by Dennison), will have a hallmark and a date letter inside the case back. It should be possible to trace the date letter.
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Fritzer
·Wow! some realy spectacular oldies out here!
My oldest watch is this Omega 2348 (30T2) from 1944:
My oldest watch is this Omega 2348 (30T2) from 1944:
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Hetcins1
·Wow fritzer real beauty your (30t2).
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Alpha
·Certainly the oldest but as yet I have not been able age it, perhaps if I put in a bit more effort 🤦
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chadpowe11
·My oldest a 1946 GALLET clamshell.
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Syrte
·This is my oldest - not sure if it’s 30’s or 40’s. Still ticking along well when I fire it up, keeping good time considering it’s age
a silver-cased "Banana" from the 20ies including original strap and silver buckle.
To give you an idea of its impressive size I add a photo where its beside a Speedmaster for comparison.
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fan1950 Cal 351 bumper
And late C19 early C20 half hunter
And late C19 early C20 half hunter
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UncleBuck
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(edited, should have said "trident").
I have a couple from the teens (WWI):
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RealFire
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