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#26 2015-01-28 08:58:31
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Re: American Watches of the Boom Period
An aside...
With any watch, be it vintage or new, I pay attention to make sure there are no sharp edges or burrs, especially on the crown and lugs, that may cause excessive and premature wear to your shirt cuff over time.
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#27 2015-01-28 09:57:56
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#28 2015-01-28 12:39:31
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#30 2015-01-29 01:19:24
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Re: American Watches of the Boom Period
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
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#32 2016-03-04 12:08:25
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I love it. Wouldn't mind owning one of those.
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#33 2016-03-04 13:02:22
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Yeah thats very nice, Yuca. Says, Hollywood and Fred Astaire, to me.
#34 2016-03-04 14:47:52
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Without wishing to reignite a recent debate: I rewatched The Band Wagon recently (Astaire in 53) and his style in many parts of that film really is the epitome of what I admire. It may not be ivy but with lighweight brown sportscoats, no break high rise grey flannels and what are unmistakeably Brooks OCBDs, he looks amazing. So if the watch does resemble his style, even remotely, I'm happy to wear it for ever. (Without wishing to be morbid, I suspect it will outlast me.)
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#35 2016-03-04 15:20:21
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Add the watch to my column in your will... 😉
#36 2016-03-04 15:24:20
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Yeah right - it would be just a matter of time before some mysterious accident befell me.
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#37 2016-03-04 16:06:07
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Chief, I received your message and you're in luck, because I really could use the work. I'll respond shortly. Just await my call at the phone booth at the specified coordinates.
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#38 2016-03-04 16:13:02
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"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#39 2016-03-04 23:43:09
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The vintage Hamilton's are highly collectable, just a shame when they resurrected the brand the quality is now just about mid-range.
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#42 2016-05-01 07:32:53
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#43 2016-05-01 07:37:33
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Definitely an air of pleasant sophistication.
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#44 2016-05-01 07:39:58
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I know it looks very similar to the 1st one I bought, but it's a little bit bigger, and in fact is a perfect size. The other just looked like a woman's watch.
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#45 2016-05-01 10:11:15
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That is the problem with watches from the boom period, they can be a tad too small for the modern sensibility.
Ole Mathiesen do some small 33mm and 35mm sized watches for gents, but the 33mm is way too small, but it wasn't uncommon in the 40s and 50s for watches to be this small. It was a reaction to pocket watches to make them small.
Enjoy your Hamilton, Yuca!
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#46 2016-05-01 10:59:04
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Thanks will do! The difference between the Clyde and the Dunhill is just a few mm really, but whilst the former is too small for me - and I suspect anyone else except the most dedicated reenactor - the latter is also typical (albeit probably less typical) for the period and is perfect for me.
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#47 2016-05-02 10:19:46
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I love that patina on the face. Obviously a real antique. Beautiful.
I was bit by the vintage watch bug a while back, and it almost got out of control. One of those things, like with records, where you see a good deal and you rationalize the purchase quite easily. But it's a habit that can be more expensive than you think if the watches need repair or service. Not many people are willing to crack open the old mechanical watches and work on them.
"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955
#48 2016-05-02 11:29:10
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That's why I was willing to pay more from this guy, as he services and restores them all before selling. Also means it's ready to wear with no more waiting. http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2016/03/1948-dunham.html
But finding somewhere to service my Arnold has not been easy - there are local places that would probably be willing to do it, however unless they have staff who've been in the game for years then I won't risk it. I found some specialists to send it off to if I get desperate and I may have somewhere local.
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#49 2016-05-02 13:30:07
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Thanks for sharing the link, Yuca. Great stuff on there.