You Can't Take it With You. Or...Can You?

elephantcage · Aug 4, 2026

I've heard or read the sentiment "We are merely stewards of these great old watches. None of us own them." That is generally the case, but I'm sure I will not be the first to take just one of them with me on that final excursion to Mrs. Lee's Rose Garden.

Canuck · Sep 28, 2026

This one was destined to be buried in the first owner’s vest pocket at the behest of his wife. An open casket funeral, the celebrant dressed in his 3-piece suit, watch in pocket. After the ceremony, the funeral director removed it from the pocket. Several weeks later, the funeral director presented the watch to the widow. She was furious! I own it today. This style was called an “opera” watch. It is from circa the 1920s.

elephantcage · Sep 28, 2026

Some questionable ju ju with that watch now.

You Can't Take it With You. Or...Can You?

elephantcage

Canuck

elephantcage

Similar threads

Does a watch like this instantly turn you off or can you dig it

What can you tell me about my gold Omega De Ville Prestige?

What is a your "I can't take it any more" accuracy limit?

Can you help please with Speedmaster (1980's?) Should I sell or fix?

Omega, you blew it with the new 321’s!

You can't buy love...