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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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[–] Prestigious_Pie1019@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

https://preview.redd.it/bm5wlv9slo0c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6dfc8a5308429266fe79a33bbb0967486be597d6

1979 omega seamaster quartz. I bought it for £50 from eBay as user thought it was broken because they couldn’t set the minute hand.

Turns out it just uses a weird method for setting the hour hand which involves pressing a button in on the crown to set the time. Bargain find and I love the simplicity of the watch.