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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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[–] winetime2@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I have several old pocket watches from the late 1800s early 1900s from family collections. But of the watches that are worn, I have my great grandfather’s 1952 Patek Philippe Calatrava (there is a bit of moisture damage on the face, but have elected to not have it cleaned, i have been told it will hurt the value). It is a bit small for my wrist so my wife wears it on occasion. I also have my grandfather’s late 60s Omega Seamaster Cosmic that is in my regular rotation. Unfortunately when I was given the Omega when I was 16, it started an expensive obsession.

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