My watch "collection" So far. :)

[Rocket]

This is my personal watches. I got the as birthdays presents over the years. The blue Seiko I got from a work project as thanks you. 

They were daily use and abuse. Except the Anker.  Im not in to quartz. But I will change batteries, service, and and buff them up. Not in picture. But daytime I use a Applewatch. Hopefully it will soon change to a pure mechanical watch. That I have restored my self. 

The Anker is a very beloved watch. As a kid, I got it new from my father in 1978. A year later he passed away suddenly. It is totally original, plastic bracelet and all.  I pretty much never wore it, because it was too big at the time. He was a sports diver, and of coarse. He got me a divers watch.  

I remember trying to punch a new hole, to get it to fit it to my wrist. But was still to big. And when I grew up. It wasn't cool anymore. So it is pretty much scratch free.

It has a problem that I need to look in to later, when Im much more experienced. I remember many years ago. I tried to wind it up. But something broke. And it now only moves the hands. Even in winding position. I will look in to this with great care!  I have recently searched high and low about this particular model. But came up with nothing. I find models with the same bezel, and hands. But no one with a separate second "bullseye?"  if anyone have info where to find Anker info. I would be much appreciated! 

In the near future, I hope to find a cpl of pocket watches. Also find my self starring at Landeron movements.

Cheers! 

[Rocket]

Shouldn’t have.. Bit couldn’t resist bidding.. 

I always wanted a pocket watch. You know classy looking. Bit “chunky” with loud and “chunky” ticking. Won this at a good price. 

I have no clue what it is. Seems like a no name. But is in nice condition. Have been serviced at least a cpl of times. There is some watchmakers markings. 

Include a few pictures. So Maby one of you specialists have some leads? 

It has now been laying ticking on my desk for 6hrs. Seems to keep time very well. Took a look at the balance with my loupe. Someone has been adjusting it. But the hairspring doesn’t look concentric. Well, it is Maby a project for the future. I’m happy just having it, ticking on the desk! 

 

[PastorChris]

On first glance, I especially liked the Anker, then I read your story, and like it even more. 

Edited February 3, 2021 by PastorChris