cazalea[Seiko Moderator]
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MODEL ONE: one's first "real" watch from a real dealer who is still in business, which is still in one's possession
Feb 21, 2019,07:40 AM
In a personal watch history, we all seem to have specimens that have come from Dad, or Grandpa, or perhaps an uncle (or Mom, Grandma or Aunt). We have the occasional Timex, Swatch or other "pocket change" watch which probably isn't running now, but still lingers in the drawer or cigar box of watches we can't discard. Maybe we have a watch found, or "borrowed" from a friend or sibling. And perhaps we have a couple purchased with funds from a first job.
Then there's what I like to call The Model One. A "real watch" with jewels, and bracelet, and glass crystal (perhaps with box, leather case or even papers).
Somehow miraculously we still have this watch and its associated stuff.
In my case, it's a Bell & Ross Space 3 Chronograph, titanium case, on titanium bracelet and/or B&R rubber strap and butterfly deployant clasp.It came through the efforts of Yolanda at Leo Hamel Jewelers.
And it's on my wrist this morning.
September 2003
December 2009
April 2011
Note - since this is an action-oriented watch, almost all my photos seem to have been taken outdoors
May 2011 Crown screwed in
Crown knurled ring pulled out
Crown unscrewed
Crown extended
The most notable styling feature is the brand logo ampersand & in the caseback and clasp.
Thanks for reading this little flashback in time.
DO YOU HAVE A MODEL ONE?
Cazalea