September 22, 2008, 11:03
Scott AllisonForum Appreciation Wristwatch Quiz
As a thank you for use of the forum, I'll give a free NOS 18mm Kreisler black shark watch strap (shipping included) to the SECOND person to post the answer to this question:
What watch company made the "Piping Rock" wristwatch?
The 2nd person to post the reply here will receive the watchband free of charge. Thanks, and have fun, Scott Allison
September 22, 2008, 11:24
Tom BrownWell can I answer twice so I am both the 1st & second? Oh well I will answer so the next person can.
Hamilton made it.
Tom
September 22, 2008, 12:54
Jerry KingBoy, I'm going to take a guess.... Hamilton made it...! These were made during their Art Deco period...
Jerry
September 22, 2008, 15:08
Scott AllisonCongrats Jerry King! I'll need your address to send the band. It will go out today.
Thank you to everyone, and I hope you all have a great week!
Scott Allison
vintagewatchbands@timesofplenty.com
September 22, 2008, 15:12
Tom BrownBoy I sure felt dumb playing the part of contestant #1. Could I buy a vowels.
Tom
September 22, 2008, 16:59
Jerry KingHello Scott,
Forgot me already, huh?

It's:
Jerry King
6196 Garfield St.
Chino, CA. 91710
Tom, I know how you feel....but hang in there Buddy....

Actually these kind in threads are really fun and can increase awareness of the watch industry of the past.

Thanks for doing this, Scott.

Jerry
September 22, 2008, 17:33
Tom BrownJerry
No problem, I enjoyed it, this is the 1st on-line contest I ever played in. Next time I will be caller #2.
Tom
September 22, 2008, 17:44
Scott AllisonTom:
I'll be doing this again, sorry you didn't get it this time. I thought it would be more interesting to hve #2 get it than #1, next time I'll make it a different #.
Jerry:
Still need your address, mailman has come and gone today, so it will go out tomorrow.
thanks!
Scott
September 22, 2008, 17:45
Scott Allisonargh!
Got the address, Jerry, package is ready to go out with tomorrow's mail.
thanks again!
September 25, 2008, 20:39
Jerry KingReceived the Shark band, great looking....
Thanks Scott,
Jerry
September 30, 2008, 13:03
Scott AllisonExcellent, glad you like it. There will probably be another "quiz" this week sometime.
I hope everyone is well,
October 01, 2008, 10:23
Ernest C. BarnesAccording to Cooksy Shugart the "Piping Rock" was made in 1928 and 1948. What I don't understand is why Shugart gives the 1948 white gold "piping Rock" three stars and none for the yellow gold version? I would say the yellow version should at least rate a star for collectability.