Watch of Today

[mzinski]

Typsim prototype

[AndyHull]

Avia Matic - FHF 905 with an interesting patina and a strange reflection from the magnifier  I was taking the picture with, just in case you thought I had turned into some weird cyborg with LEDs under my skin.

Edited July 11, 2021 by AndyHull

[AndyHull]

Following a slight mishap with some "shed and fence treatment" paint, the USSR Sekonda I've been using in the garden need a quick trip to the bench for a clean and polish.

[AndyHull]

The Elektronika 5 / Электроника 5 USSR era LCD quartz made it to the bench today.

It was pretty scruffy inside, and had two grubby and one missing contacts on the module.

I fabricate the missing contact from a flattened piece of copper wire, tinned with solder, and soldered it in place on the module, and cleaned up the rest as best I could.

Once re-assembled it seems to work fine, though I have yet to figure out how to set the month. The time and day number are obvious, but there must be a trick to setting the month.

I also got the backlight working, and it looks to be about as efficient as the one on an original Casio F-91W

[AndyHull]

I'm sporting a  clean and simple design 404 club Timex Automatic today.

Probably early to mid eighties, it scrubbed up almost completely blemish free, and is sporting a brand new (well new old stock) similarly simple plain black Apollo leather band. 

[AndyHull]

Today I decided to give my 1969 Timex Marlin an airing.

To put this in context, on July 21st that year,  Neil Armstrong took his first historic steps on the surface of the moon. Apparently he wasn't actually wearing his Omega Speedmaster at that point as he had left it in the lunar module.

 

[JerseyMo]

Can't go wrong with a vintage Timex!  Two of the photos next to my work bench.

 

 

 

[AndyHull]

On 8/24/2021 at 3:43 PM, JerseyMo said:

Can't go wrong with a vintage Timex! 

Just to highlight that point, today we have another vintage Times, this time from 1977.

 

[steve1811uk]

Bulova Seaking Automatic from 1975 I believe. Just restored and serviced this for my next door neighbour. It's 'on test' for the next day. He told me he got it for his tenth wedding anniversary and has been in a drawer for 25 years or so. Going to give it back to him tomorrow evening. I hope he will be pleased to wear it again. 

[AndyHull]

I'm just about to head out to the shops sporting this Avia 17 Jewel today.

[Marc]

I haven't done one of these for a while.....

My latest acquisition with a Record 107 movement, and on my first attempt at making a strap (no apologies for the dodgy stitching).

Came in as a non-runner, turned out to be a broken M/S so easily sorted. I was tempted to have a go at re-plating the case but I think it carries off the brassing rather well.

[steve1811uk]

Seiko 7025-5010 1978 Blue Dial just finished.

[steve1811uk]

Seiko 7025-5010 1978 blue dial, just finished.

[JS335]

[Randy55]

Recent acquisition.....

[steve1811uk]

Lorsa 237B movement. Part of an eBay lot of 4 watches. Won for £7.50 !!! Some Googling suggests WWII era. Is running but needs a good sorting out as the balance staff seems to be well worn (loads of endshake).

[steve1811uk]

Bulova 11 BLAC from 1970 (N0 case code). Before and after shots. Bought with receipt and user manual from 1973. Was missing the crown and setting wheel. Low profile Acrylic crystal fitted (Sternkreuz XAC311.624).

[GomBoo]

Zuni Apache Crown Dancer...With an Indiglo attached.

Edited January 8, 2022 by GomBoo

[noirrac1j]

What a nice watch, but the real star is the beautiful bracelet. I see mother of pearl, black onyx, carnelian or maybe red agate, and of course turquoise. A work of art!

[GomBoo]

One of two two Native American Watch Cuffs I have in the collection...

 

Edited January 8, 2022 by GomBoo

[noirrac1j]

8 hours ago, GomBoo said:

One of two two Native American Watch Cuffs I have in the collection...

 

These are well crafted...ahere

 

11 hours ago, GomBoo said:

Zuni Apache Crown Dancer...With an Indiglo attached.

The craftsmanship is exceptional.

J

[noirrac1j]

I know they're custom made, but who does the design?

J

Edited January 9, 2022 by noirrac1j

[GomBoo]

The above is an Ithaca Peak Turquoise Watch Cuff by Navajo silversmith Jerry Roan from Alltribes in Arizona. 

The other is also from Alltribes.  Vintage Zuni Apache Crown Dancer watch Cuff by Panteah 

If interested call & ask for Marilyn.

They have both vintage & new items.

 Roan was Vintage, Panteah is newer.

Edited January 9, 2022 by GomBoo

[AndyHull]

There is a lot of skill in silversmithing. My dad did a little bit when I was younger, and I can tell that there a w whole heap of artistry and work in those watch cuffs. Very impressive. 

It may seem like a strange question, but is the silver mined locally. I ask, because I've recently been binge watching a bunch of mine exploration videos, including some silver mines in the Arizona area and the southern USA.


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7kKUhwDj8jTbJHI8GL21A
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdg1JMTJWcmQI17SOylAxIg/featured

https://www.youtube.com/c/GhostTownLiving/featured

It was a pretty tough life as a miner back in the day. Actually come to think on it, it still is a pretty tough life.
 

Edited January 10, 2022 by AndyHull

[GomBoo]

Most all of my Vintage items are made with coin silver. The Native Americans had little choice where it came from and used it right from the beginning of trading with the 'newcomers'.

The Jewelry is beautiful, craftsmanship outstanding and Alltribes is owned and operated by the original inhabitants of our great Country...my way of saying 'we should have dome better'.