Interesting Watch Advertising? Post'em If You Got'em

[DJW]

OK, the only reason I wanted to start this thread is because I wanted to show an add I found on the web! But, if you have something you would like to share, please do!

 

Here is an add for a short-lived American watch company called Lancaster Watch Co (1877-1886).

 

I think it plays well today! Looks like it could also be a Vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle add as well!

 

 

 

 

[autowind]

"Time the grim reaper",  makes one stop and think a bit.  Amazing these ads. are still around.

[Mark]

I wonder why this product is no longer on the market?

 

[DJW]

I wonder why this product is no longer on the market?

 

I love the fine print! "Cleans anything that requires pin-point cleaning!" Really? Pin-point, from a can that SWOOSHES a 5cm pattern at a distance of 10cm!

 

Man! They could say anything back then and get away with it!

 

BTW, I just bought this cream that burns all of my belly fat away as I sit on the couch and watch TV!

[Mark]

Lol - yes exactly.

 

They should have said "Swoosh, I'ts clean instantly - then you can go and look for it"

[Geo]

Would this make you want to go out and buy one???!!!

[Geo]

Not for watches but don't you just love the Ausies. More suited to Alice Springs rather than hair springs!

[WillFly]

Lurv says it all...

[Mark]

I think these guys are still going - but this is from an October 1960 American Horologist and Jeweller magazine...

 

 

 

 

 

[DJW]

Will, I can't see the pictures?

[Geo]

Will, I can't see the pictures?

Ditto!

[DJW]

I think these guys are still going - but this is from an October 1960 American Horologist and Jeweller magazine...

 

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I have one question....Who the heck is "James Crump"? 3rd dial from the bottom :huh:

[Mark]

I have one question....Who the heck is "James Crump"? 3rd dial from the bottom :huh:

 

Forest Gump's cousin?

[DJW]

I think these guys are still going ...

I just posted something about them over in another section. Not sure if its the same company as it is in a different state now.

[Mark]

Ditto!

 

 

I think the website (watchmandan.com) is blocking direct linking which is not unusual.

 

The image is here: <<removed>>

[Geo]

I think the website (watchmandan.com) is blocking direct linking which is not unusual.

 

The image is here: <<removed>>

The link comes up 403 Forbidden??

[Mark]

Well - they obviously do not like visitors to their site then - I will remove the link to be polite.

[WillFly]

Damn - that's annoying - such good adverts as well.

[Mark]

Damn - that's annoying - such good adverts as well.

 

Perhaps you can just link to the actual page they were on Will - they will most likely accept that :)

[WillFly]

That's just what I thought I was doing! :roadrage:

[Mark]

There you go:

 

http://www.watchmandan.com/hamilton_ads.htm

 

:)

[atimegoneby]

I saw this a while back & thought of all the Hamilton fans on the forum !    :D

 

 

 

 

 

http://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ

[WillFly]

Ah - that's a famous film - seen it quite a few times and it still fascinates!

[Mark]

This was quite an interesting article.

 

http://revo-online.com/the-evolution-of-watch-advertising-though-the-years/?utm_content=bufferd37bd

[Geo]

I particularly liked the micro darts, maybe we should start a league! :-)