...very nice John...I'm expecting a Ham 'Boulton' w/blue dial (pictured) which I recently purchased @Ebay, sometime later this month...expect I'll just love it! and I'll wear it next NY's Eve, God willing..Jim C
Looking at all these magnificent looking Hamilton wrist watches, I would respectfully suggest that it is not the year of the Monkey, but rather the Year of the Hamilton. Today I'm going with the Hamilton Byrd, a 14K gold watch, produced 1930-1934. It is part of the "explorer series" of Hamilton's, named after famous explorers: Byrd, Andrews, Stanley, Wilkenson, Erickson. 284 examples of the Byrd were produced in yellow gold. Each of these watches has the elusive Hamilton 401 movement.
Bill Hansen IHC# 198
Posts: 813 | Location: Cincinnati, Ohio USA | Registered: January 22, 2003
...as I indicated above, I was soon to take delivery on a Hamilton 'Boulton' 982...well here she is on her Hamilton factory 'blankie' (the latter a Company postcard obtained from Fred H)...Jim C
...mucho gratias Carlos!...actually, while I believe the body of the watch is an authentic ca'41 'Boulton' complete w/a beautiful 19J 892 grade movement, I'm not so sure of the dial which, in fact, may have come off a quartz re-issue of the same model...nevertheless, I like the 'blue' look of the dial over the pale original...just a matter of taste or a lack of it perhaps...Jim C
On this very special day, Mother's Day, I have been blessed as well as very lucky to have a great mother! We enjoyed a wonderful celebration at one of her favorite restaurants in the area!
I enjoyed wearing my Raymond Weil quartz wristwatch on this special day!
Stephanie O'Neil
Posts: 1419 | Location: New Orleans, Louisiana USA | Registered: April 01, 2003
Stephanie, a few weeks ago I sent you some pictures of watch crowns, among them was a Blancpain. Well here's the rest of the rest of the watch which is my current " daily favorite". It's a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms model from their Trilogy Series. This watch has a power reserve of 100 hours and is the most accurate time keeping mechanical watch that I own.. The aftermarket stainless steel mesh bracelet come from Jurgen Hauf in Germany.
Dave Freeman IHC Member 321
Posts: 976 | Location: Texas in the U.S.A. | Registered: January 27, 2004
Since holiday season is once again here, many of us will be attending wonderful festivities this season wearing their favorite watch!
And, since we have many new members since my thread was originally initiated, I thought it a good idea to bring it to life again for your viewing pleasure and participation.
So, sit back, look at these beauties in many of our collections, and show us or tell us about which watch you wore today!!
Stephanie O'Neil
Posts: 1419 | Location: New Orleans, Louisiana USA | Registered: April 01, 2003
Since Christmas is coming soon, I decided to break out a nice watch to wear over the holidays. It's a two year old, near mint condition all stainless steel case with swivel lugs Corum Grande Date.
Dave Freeman IHC Member 321
Posts: 976 | Location: Texas in the U.S.A. | Registered: January 27, 2004
I've been wearing the Omega tank I got from Dave Freeman through the auction since I got it last Saturday. I am very impressed with its timekeeping; it's staying right with my radio-controlled clocks and is keeping much better time than the newer watches I have with that highly touted ETA 2824-2 automatic movement.
Posts: 676 | Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA | Registered: December 08, 2002
1920s deco 16 jewel Sterling Silver case. It is a nice long case 39mm long by 22mm wide excluding the crown. I will wear it today but it is eBay bound. Merry Christmas and have a great New Year
Rich Kuhn IHC Member 155
Posts: 896 | Location: New Jersey in the USA | Registered: December 16, 2002
Today, I wore my Omega. Got this watch about 20 years ago at a yard sale. I think I paid $1 for it. Have had it serviced twice in the 20 years that I've worn it. Keeps perfect time.
