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[Len33]

Hi there!

This common, all garden, quartz watch is something that I was given some time ago.

It has cleaned up really well, keeps excellent time and a brand new (spare) strap fitted.

The part that intrigues me, is the name 'Worthington' on the dial.

I would have thought that the name referred to the origional 'Worthington' brewery and probably not the Molson Coors Brewing Company UK, of today.

The watch is not engraved, so it was not presented to anyone for a special reason.

Has  anyone seen one of these watches or, maybe, know anything about why they 

were produced with the name 'Worthington' on the dial?

Maybe it was just for advertising, but I would be interested to hear what anyone has

to say.

Over to you!

 

[oldhippy]

It’s definitely to do with the brewery because it has the Worthington shield. I suspect it is a marketing thing could be something given to their reps or landlords of their pubs. This is the only time I have seen one. Where I live the pubs around here aren’t Worthington owned, many don’t even sell their beer.

[Len33]

Thank you, Old Hippy,

Yes, I never considered those two points that you mentioned and you could well be right.

it would, at least, explain why no engraving on the watch.

 

 

 

 

[clockboy]

I worked in Burton-on-Trent for a few years (approx. 40 years ago) and I am sure although the trade name Worthington is still used it was merged with Bass. I worked at weekends in Basses social club to earn extra cash and many types of mechanise for promotion were up for grabs. These promotional items were normally given away to clubs, pub landlords etc.Many items are produced such as ties, glasses,presentation cases of beer (i had a few of these !!!!) & watches which I am sure would have been why this watch was made.