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Picture of Sheila Gilbert
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I found this, and thought it looked so neat, but I have never heard of a Hyde Park Watch before, so I let it go. Should I have left it alone, or bid until I got it? Went for under $30.00.


Sheila


Hyde Park100
 
Posts: 3094 | Location: La Plata, Maryland U.S.A. | Registered: May 22, 2004
Picture of Sheila Gilbert
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2 Price tag says $59.50

"The Watch that Times America's Test Pilots"


Sheila


Hyde Park200
 
Posts: 3094 | Location: La Plata, Maryland U.S.A. | Registered: May 22, 2004
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Sheila, In my opinion, you did the right thing on letting it go. Granted, it is a very nice box, but without the matching watch to go in it, it is not a wise expenditure. Your chances of finding a matching brand watch would be nil. To have the nice matching box is one way to enhance the value of the watch. Now, if the box said Hamilton, Waltham, Elgin, Gruen, etc, it would have been well worth the $30.

Just my opinion.

Tom
 
Posts: 1060 | Registered: March 10, 2003
Picture of Tom Seymour
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Tom H. makes some good points, however, I was startled when I saw your post. I just purchased an identical box (minus original price tag) at an estate sale. I liked the design of the box, and while finding an apporpriate watch to go in the box may be a long shot, I enjoy the hunt. It gives me one more thing to look for as I explore the shops and estate sales and auctions. And, if I find a match...that's great! If I don't find a match, then I will have enjoyed the hunt!

I enjoy finding things that are out of the mainstream, and this one fits the bill.


Tom
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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FYI
In 1950, Hyde Park watches were sold by
Emil Leichter,
551 Fifth Ave,
N.Y. 17 N.Y.
They also sold Emco,Glycine,Jean Piquet,and about 15 other name brands.
J Smith
 
Posts: 188 | Location: Warrenton, North Carolina U.S.A. | Registered: January 12, 2003
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