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07-20-2022, 10:53 AM
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That's good information. Thank you. I remember...
That's good information. Thank you. I remember Longines-Wittnaur, but had forgotten about it until I read your post.
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07-19-2022, 11:35 PM
Thread: What types of watches do you like?
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As an Equine Aficionado and a Thoroughbred Horse...
As an Equine Aficionado and a Thoroughbred Horse Racing Enthusiast, I have always admired Longines. You see the brand highligted at high profile races including the Triple Crown. I almost acquired...
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06-28-2022, 01:07 PM
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The Bulova Quartz Accutron (if I recall...
The Bulova Quartz Accutron (if I recall correctly) had a retail price of $249 when I bought it. That was a very significant investment for me at the time. That's why when it died and could not be...
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06-27-2022, 11:47 PM
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Thanks. It's a crying shame that the Bulova...
Thanks. It's a crying shame that the Bulova Accutron Quartz is non functional - permanently. I probably only wore that watch two or three times. And for what I paid for it when I was in my early...
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06-27-2022, 06:59 PM
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The chatter about pocket watches had me digging...
The chatter about pocket watches had me digging through my storage chest. I bought this Baylor from Zales when I was a freshman in College. I needed something to wear with a 3 piece suit with vest....
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06-24-2022, 11:40 AM
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Of course they would. I was not saying you MUST...
Of course they would. I was not saying you MUST have a classic vintage. I was stating that when I served on a large Board, a metal banded watch was taboo, and a classic vintage watch with a leather...
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06-24-2022, 01:55 AM
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I agree. A vintage or classic dress watch is...
I agree. A vintage or classic dress watch is always a winner for an (pardon the expression) Old Money fashion statement.
I was on a large corporation's Board of Directors in my 40s, and your... -
06-21-2022, 12:12 PM
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My pride and joy, because of provenance, is this...
My pride and joy, because of provenance, is this automatic Breitling. Sorry the photo isn't higher rez, but we're limited on this forum as to resolution. At least I seem to be.
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06-17-2022, 08:36 AM
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Aloha! I prefer a mechanical automatic. ...
Aloha!
I prefer a mechanical automatic. Probably because of the artistry that went into the design of the mechanics.
These days, a wrist watch is a fashion statement to me. Most people look...
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