Lets see your Watches
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After at least 45 years languishing at the back of a drawer and then 5 years of indecision by myself my father's old watch has been resurrected. I believe it's from the late 1950's with a movement labelled 57/19. It was missing the crown and was looking rather battered but obviously had sentimental value to me. 5 years ago I investigated the possibility of repair but struggled to find a repairer that would take it on or did not want to charge me hundreds of pounds. I reluctantly put the watch away and rather forgot about it until with some recent lockdown time on my hands (so to speak) I decided to have another go. This time I struck lucky and found a retired watchmaker who able to bring it back to life for a very reasonable price. It keeps really good time and I love the patina of age that I think it carries so well. All that's left is to find it a suitable strap (thinking brown leather / aligator/reptile style) and it can resume a life out of the drawer! 
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Vornwend said:Hilly30si said:Another one here that is very nicewhat’s the size 35mm I guess
Yes, its bang on 35mm which certainly makes it the smallest watch in my collection.
But 35mm watches without bezels wear much bigger. My Datejust which is 36mm is perfect size on my 7 1/2” wrist
Hilly30si said:Vornwend said:Hilly30si said:Another one here that is very nice
Yes, its bang on 35mm which certainly makes it the smallest watch in my collection.
But 35mm watches without bezels wear much bigger. My Datejust which is 36mm is perfect size on my 7 1/2” wrist
Yes that's true. Looking forward to getting a strap on it and trying it on. 7.25 inches here
TheGingerOneNI
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I'm not a collector but I really do like a nice watch. I remember being in my late teens and one of the guys I knew locally and considered to be successful always wore Tag Heuer watches so I said to myself that if I ever could afford one then I would buy myself one. I joined to police 13 years ago and as it was coming up to my 10th year AMJ Watches started taking orders for this limited edition model. You had to be a current or retired member to buy one (verified through your federation) so I treated myself. Specifically got number 111 as it's a number I use for my car regs and other custom things.
I know there are better watches for the money but it was a mental bucket list thing and something now very personal to me that will be passed on in family.
I know there are better watches for the money but it was a mental bucket list thing and something now very personal to me that will be passed on in family.
TheGingerOneNI said:I'm not a collector but I really do like a nice watch. I remember being in my late teens and one of the guys I knew locally and considered to be successful always wore Tag Heuer watches so I said to myself that if I ever could afford one then I would buy myself one. I joined to police 13 years ago and as it was coming up to my 10th year AMJ Watches started taking orders for this limited edition model. You had to be a current or retired member to buy one (verified through your federation) so I treated myself. Specifically got number 111 as it's a number I use for my car regs and other custom things.
I know there are better watches for the money but it was a mental bucket list thing and something now very personal to me that will be passed on in family.
Thats great
Never knew something like this was made available to officers..interesting bit of horology