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Which is one reason I wanted it.
Oct 28, 2019,20:21 PM
But I had a buddy who had the previous Hamilton QED, which was the same as the Pulsar, with the little magnets stored in the clasp that were used to set the time. I had to have one after seeing his. Mine has the next generation movement, after Hamilton was bought by Omega. The crystal has “SSIH” printed on it.
Still works. And it’s worth now about its price in 1975. Of course, the Rolex I might have gotten at that price would be benefitting from the general Rolex collectors’ loss of any shred of sanity. Not that I’d be able to sell it.
—Rick
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How Did Your Journey Begin...
By: elliot55 : October 24th, 2019-09:19
... Whenever I meet a passionate watch collector, I am always curious to know how it all started. As I’ve posted on this very forum, my journey began when I purchased that Submariner some thirty years ago. And in the years since I have accumulated a whole...
One watch guy from age 17 a Rolex.
By: Bill : October 24th, 2019-10:27
Wore the damn thing for fifteen plus years. Swimming, showering doing everything with it on the wrist. Still in the collection first Rolex till this day. In 2001 a small opening a second Rolex platinum Daydate. Traded when i got the bug. Got the full illn...
Excellent Topic!
By: baufoam : October 24th, 2019-10:59
My first watch, “The One that Started it All” is a Rolex GMT Master in Steel with a Jubilee bracelet. Bought it for myself at the ripe-old age of 21 in November of 1986. Paid High-End retail from a Authorized Dealer in Los Angeles. Happy to say, I still o...
It Is A Fantastic...
By: elliot55 : October 24th, 2019-11:06
... And iconic timepiece. I rue the day I traded away my "coke" bezel with jubilee bracelet. Looking back, it was a misstep. But hey, we look forward, right?
It's A Healthy...
By: elliot55 : October 24th, 2019-11:05
... Addiction. Affliction? Those are some great pieces, my friend.
1974 is precisely when it all began
By: cazalea : October 24th, 2019-21:54
My Grandfather Carl died suddenly, and I went back to Texas with my mother and aunt. I was 23. My grandmother took me in their bedroom and gave me my grandfather’s two gold watches - an Omega bumper-wind wristwatch, and a Hamilton pocket watch. Eventually...
Ha! No Complaining Here...
By: elliot55 : October 25th, 2019-12:51
... My friend. Love that IWC. And the dial on the Omega is gorgeous. The updated hands aren't so bad either. Have a great weekend. - Scott
First watch for me was a Movado piece...
By: Dave G : October 25th, 2019-23:00
given by my parents for high school graduation in 1985. Not a great horological piece but sentimental. It started a 35 year journey and many hundreds of pieces acquired. Dave
Was It The Movado...
By: elliot55 : October 27th, 2019-10:43
... Museum piece? Iconic to say the least. And a superlative gift for one who made it through the rigors of high school - Scott
Great Color...
By: elliot55 : October 27th, 2019-21:45
... Reminds me of a DOXA, except with a very yellow dial.
My first “good” watch was as expensive as a Rolex.
By: rdenney : October 28th, 2019-17:39
But I demanded TECHNOLOGY, not tradition. This was my high-school graduation present: Alas, it generated respect for technology, but not love for watches. And my grandfather wore a Tradition watch from Sears—not a bad watch, actually—but not something to ...
Both Are Beautiful...
By: elliot55 : October 28th, 2019-18:50
... That Hamilton is really cool. Hamilton made the 'Pulsar' James Bond wore in Live and Let Die.
Which is one reason I wanted it.
By: rdenney : October 28th, 2019-20:21
But I had a buddy who had the previous Hamilton QED, which was the same as the Pulsar, with the little magnets stored in the clasp that were used to set the time. I had to have one after seeing his. Mine has the next generation movement, after Hamilton wa...
I'm sure I've told the story before, but since you asked . . .
By: Dr No : October 28th, 2019-19:10
. . . here's the synopsis: Young No was transfixed by a full calendar that belonged to a relative. He (speaking in the third person) would stare at it on his Aunt's dresser for minutes on end. And it's been downhill ever since.
My Guess Would Have Been...
By: elliot55 : October 28th, 2019-19:37
... That a Young Dr. No saw Keith Richards wearing an Omega... and it was all downhill after that.