chippyfly
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First watches
Jul 15, 2019,05:43 AM
My first watch was a Newmark gifted to me aged 7. It drowned in a communal bath when I was a border at school. My second was an Ingersoll at age about 9 that went for repair and never came back, in spite of my frequent visits to the workshop. That was where I first had my eyes opened to the workings of watches, although the repairer failed me, fobbing me off with excuses.
So my third watch: a s/h 1950's Avia gifted to me aged about 14. I still have it and after a final service many years ago it is retained in my little archive. Very scratched dial from when the crystal was lost, necessitating two hands being replaced. Old picture below, it still keeps reasonable time. Fixed lugs chrome case with curved steel back on original steel mesh bracelet.
Best, Clive
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My first watch i bought 30+ years ago
By: Watchonthewrists : July 15th, 2019-00:44
My Baume & Mercier Linea Although I haven\'t worn him in a long time (more then 20 years i think😬) I sure as hell never get rid of him 🙏🏻 . Do you still own your first watch ? Wish you a great week ahead 🤗 ...
Yes, I still have my first watch . . .
By: Dr No : July 15th, 2019-00:51
. . . which was a Christmas gift back in '68. Unfortunately, I haven't worn it in many years as it's in dire need a watchmaker's attention. It's the project at the bottom of the priority list. Some day . . . ...
Sadly not. I had two first watches.
By: amanico : July 15th, 2019-01:22
The one gifted by my Godfather, a timex, for my 7th Xmas, which drove me to watch madness, totally. And my first real watch, bought in 1997, a GMT MASTER 16700. Sadly, I don't own them... Really sad. Best, Nicolas
My first watch
By: Alexis Turellabus : July 15th, 2019-02:50
...was a Leroy 18 jewels, a gift received when I had 8 yo. Unfortunately I lost the watch.
No and yes
By: Uncle Chico : July 15th, 2019-02:58
I no longer have my first watch but I have the first watch my spouse gave me as a gift in 1978. As fate would have it, during the quartz craze she gifted me a mechanical watch that is in need of a new bracelet and servicing. Thanks for reminding me.
Your welcom 🤗
By: Watchonthewrists : July 15th, 2019-03:45
Thats a great gift to treasure imho 😉
First watches
By: chippyfly : July 15th, 2019-05:43
My first watch was a Newmark gifted to me aged 7. It drowned in a communal bath when I was a border at school. My second was an Ingersoll at age about 9 that went for repair and never came back, in spite of my frequent visits to the workshop. That was whe...
My first watch ever is not anymore in my possession.
By: Weems@8 : July 17th, 2019-11:33
I lost my first watch ever. I was a kid, so losing stuff is normal. But i had watches as a kid. Presents from grand mother, birthday presents, and i bought watches. In the old days when i was a kid i wear Casio quarts watches with a button which could be ...
My first “good” watch
By: rdenney : July 18th, 2019-06:03
A graduation gift that I specifically asked for, INSTEAD of a similarly priced Rolex. ARGH!!!! —Rick ...
The first watch that never was..
By: Echi : July 18th, 2019-19:57
It was in the early to mid seventies when I was still a young boy in elementary school.. no more than 7 years old. I spent the earlier part of my childhood with my grandfather acting as my de facto dad which was weird because my parents and siblings just ...
