Anyone keen on watches?

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Originally Posted by antonio

at least I can blame Roy. :lol:

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Yes, don't try this watch collecting lark at home kids, it's highly addictive! (I'm actually going to move some on... so I can buy more!)

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Originally Posted by antonio

No it isn't. :lol:

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Cheeky :D

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thats a big un again..

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Originally Posted by struth

thats a big un again..

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Just a mere 47mm Grant (+ crown) (and I still struggle to see the date..)

Glasses are the answer Roy. Nice looking watch, although that would be too big for me. Never heard of Gigandet watches before.

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Originally Posted by Roy S

Just a mere 47mm Grant (+ crown) (and I still struggle to see the date..)

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yup more of a pocketwatch size. they did at one time put pockets onto wriststraps as they had lots and folk wanted wrists.. probably around end of ww1

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Originally Posted by struth

yup more of a pocketwatch size. they did at one time put pockets onto wriststraps as they had lots and folk wanted wrists.. probably around end of ww1

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Yes, one of my Ingersolls is in that style

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I’ve put this one on before but a good watch is worth repeating

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Originally Posted by Roy S

Yes, one of my Ingersolls is in that style

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indeed, it was sidewinders the used.