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[Discussion] What's the oldest watch you have? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by MrsBox@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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What's the oldest watch you have? And why?

I sold a variety of Swiss and non-swiss brands for a long time when I worked as a jeweller. At the same time, I developed an interest in antique jewellery and watches.

So whether is cheap or expensive, working or not, 5 years old or 100+ years old, what's the oldest watch you own? Is it a sentimental piece or something you purchased because of its model?

Just hoping to find out about some more different watches out there!

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[–] badpalriri@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I have a Seiko 5 from the 60's. It belonged to my late grandfather that died at the age of 23, before my father himself was born (still in the womb). It is in extremely good condition as it was kept in a box until a few years ago when I received it. Luckily, out of 7 grandchildren I was the one to have it and I would like to believe that it is in the right hands, being the watch enthusiast I am. However, it does have a dent on the side which is the damage it received during the collision that initially ended his time on earth. I never met him, neither did my father but it still holds a lot of sentimental value for me.