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·Happy August!
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stevec14
·EW to start the week. I don’t usually do movement shots, but for once I took one that (I think) looks ok - not like some of the pros on here however!
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Nupero
·Cosmic circa 1970
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesWeird whimsical watch brand Monday here. Was looking in a watch roll for a choice to wear today and this one begged to be let out for a bit of exercise.
Remington Rand made typewriters and business machines back in the day. During World War II they were awarded government contracts to produce needed materials, including Model 1911A1 pistols. I have an example of a Remington Rand produced pistol in the collection here so when this watch turned up I gathered it in. It is only 32mm in diameter excluding crown, is gold filled with an A. Schilde automatic movement. The dial has a nice early to mid 1950s styling vibe.
I have no idea about the history of Remington Rand's foray into watches. Were they intending to market them in competition with watch brands of the day? Were they promotional items to doll out to large business customers? Were they job performance awards to be given out to company employees?
Now all I need is a Remington Rand typewriter and I'll be fixed up.
Remington Rand made typewriters and business machines back in the day. During World War II they were awarded government contracts to produce needed materials, including Model 1911A1 pistols. I have an example of a Remington Rand produced pistol in the collection here so when this watch turned up I gathered it in. It is only 32mm in diameter excluding crown, is gold filled with an A. Schilde automatic movement. The dial has a nice early to mid 1950s styling vibe.
I have no idea about the history of Remington Rand's foray into watches. Were they intending to market them in competition with watch brands of the day? Were they promotional items to doll out to large business customers? Were they job performance awards to be given out to company employees?
Now all I need is a Remington Rand typewriter and I'll be fixed up.
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mydeafcat
·Birth year watch. Which, for me, is rather apropos today.
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nickgr
·Happy August to everyone!!!
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mydeafcat
·Are birthday wishes appropriate for you today. If so, then happy birthday!
If not, then you shared a photo of a particularly appealing Omega watch!
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesAh! I'd guessed from the watch's styling that you might be the big 6 0.
My sister is a '62 model. Unfortunately that means that she's five years younger than I am.
My sister is a '62 model. Unfortunately that means that she's five years younger than I am.
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Faz
·New arrival. I’m excited!
Thought I’d add my little chrono trio!
Thought I’d add my little chrono trio!
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Alpha
··Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega CollectorSumo for the evening,
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mydeafcat
·Um….slight change of watch from my earlier post. My wife just surprised me with this little birthday gem! Smart girl knows my obsessions well! She also has fine taste in wrapping paper!
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G-Web
·Taking the two tone out for a spin.
Cheers,
-GW
Cheers,
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