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A Marvin For Christmas


WillFly

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I've been looking out for something special for my Christmas present this year. And I thought to myself, "I wouldn't mind a wrist watch for a change..." :D

So I'm about to acquire this lovely Marvin military style model - complete with original Marvin Bonklip strap. Probably 1950s - brilliant condition and a lovely cal. 520 movement. But when it arrives (sob) it has to be put away!

 

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Very nice watch Will, I love the fact that it comes with a bonklip strap of which I'm a fan. I have a Seiko military style dial fitted with one and I simply love it. The down side is, in my case, I have to be careful when I wear it...it feels it can open at any time although I'm sure it is simply me!

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The Marvin arrived this morning and has been duly drooled over. I'm allowed to wear it for today - then it has to be locked away in a secret vault deep in a dark cave at the bottom of a vast mine in a faraway country. In other words, somewhere in one of the drawers in madame's bedside cabinet. Fresh pics below - and click the link for a spot of Marvin from 2011... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vnY6m8HM0E

 

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Great watch! I had my eye on that one too! Almost identical to mine but in better shape. I have managed to polish the scratches out of the crystal for now. i don't wear mine everyday either. I will say this the winding mechanism on mine is like silk. It has such a smooth wind! 

Great purchase! You will be very happy! Congrats!

 

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Will,

I very may have borrowed your phrase "winds like silk" as I cannot think of a better description more befitting. I do wonder the difference. It is considerable. My Illinois pocket watch is pretty smooth as well. Craftsmanship, I suppose.

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