hoss
.327 Meteor
Posts: 716
|
Post by hoss on Jul 11, 2010 13:45:32 GMT -5
Does the back pop off, or...
|
|
|
|
Post by Boge Quinn on Jul 12, 2010 11:33:01 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by ohnomrbillk on Jul 12, 2010 18:43:08 GMT -5
I'll have to take some pics of my Hamilton next time I'm home to post here. I don't think it is anything pricey, but it would be nice to know a bit more about it.
Your watch was gifted to an Osteopath. Know any part of the story? Just curious (and also a DO student)
|
|
|
|
Post by Boge Quinn on Jul 12, 2010 22:34:55 GMT -5
Be glad to help you with info.
I have no idea of the story, but I'd love to know more. I assume, since the honoree was a lawyer, that he did legal work for the Society.
|
|
|
|
Post by maxcactus on Jul 15, 2010 3:58:19 GMT -5
Wow, that is truly an ASTOUNDING piece of engineering, craftsmanship and art! Excellent job on the photography, too, Boge! Really enjoyed the close-ups of the movement. I'm not a watch aficionado but you're sure making me want to learn more. Dunno how any man who appreciates a good single action couldn't appreciate the precision and handiwork of a fine timepiece. ;D
Max.
|
|
|
|
Post by madbadger on Jul 15, 2010 10:57:47 GMT -5
I, too, appreciate pocket watches and have a modest collection. My favorites are the ones given to me by my wife after the birth of each of our children (four).
I've just finished reading "Longitude" by Dava Sobel. It is essentially about the creation of what became the pocket watch - albeit they eventually called it a "Marine Chronometer". Amazing times and a fascinating background. All developed so that mariners could accurately determine their longitude.
|
|
Hobie
.30 Stingray
Posts: 206
|
Post by Hobie on Jul 15, 2010 11:30:12 GMT -5
Nathaniel Bowditch's biography is a good read if navigation is of interest to you.
|
|
|
|
Post by serialsolver on Jul 15, 2010 13:01:13 GMT -5
This is the pocket watch my dad gave me. It still keeps good time. He carried it for a while then I did. I’ll pass it on to my son one day.   |
|
|
|
Post by Frank V on Jul 17, 2010 19:56:25 GMT -5
Boge, that is truely a beautiful watch, thanks for sharing. I really like them..
Frank
|
|
|
|
Post by edwardyoung on Jul 18, 2010 17:20:47 GMT -5
Steve was in my shop when he called you. I'm glad it turned out to be as nice as the seller claimed. I'd like to see your gun/guitar/pocketwatch room.
|
|
|
|
Post by Boge Quinn on Jul 19, 2010 8:33:12 GMT -5
Well, here's the Music Room...A bare-walled, hardwood-floor room, with 25 instruments on hangers - you should hear the acoustics! I'm REALLY enjoying this. Here are some pics, with descriptions:  This is what you see when you open the door.  The "mandolin corner": Top row, left to right: Paris Swing MS-140 "John Jorgenson"; Paris Swing MS-110 "Parisian"; Paris Swing MS-120 "Nuages"; 1992 custom-made Flatiron F5 Master (the best mandolin I have ever played). Middle row, left to right: circa 1974 Ode A5 (made by Bob Givens); 1990 Flatiron Performer A; 1987 Mark Taylor hand-made F5 copy (a very good mandolin, one of two made); 1998 Gibson F5 Master Model ("Fern", signed by Charlie Derrington). Bottom row, left to right: circa 1918 Gibson K1 mandocello; 2004 Johnson metal-body resonator mandolin; 2006 Epiphone "Mandobird" 4-string electric mandolin; 1974 Tennessee A5 (made by Bob Givens and Mark Taylor at Tut Taylor's shop). On floor: 2005 Bart Reiter Whyte Laydie 5-string banjo.  The "guitar corner): Top row, left to right: 2008 CB "Vintage Elite" prototype ( www.cbguitars.com/VintageElite.htm); 2006 CB "Special" Adirondack spruce & Koa ( www.cbguitars.com/Special-Koa.htm); 2002 CB "Model J" prototype ( www.cbguitars.com/J_Cocobolo.htm). Bottom row, left to right: 2002 CB "Super" prototype ( www.cbguitars.com/SuperCoco.htm); 2004 CB "Special" style 42 ( www.cbguitars.com/Special-Mahogany42.htm); 2005 CB "Vintage J" prototype ( www.cbguitars.com/VintageJ_quilt.htm; 1965 Martin D12-20. On floor: 1935 Cromwell (made by Gibson) GT-4 archtop tenor guitar.  The "guitar wall": Top row, left to right, starting in the corner: 2006 CB "Special" Adirondack spruce & Koa ( www.cbguitars.com/Special-Koa.htm); 2002 CB "Model J" prototype ( www.cbguitars.com/J_Cocobolo.htm); 1983 Ovation Electric Custom Legend (a gift from my grandmother, and a very good guitar for an Ovation); 1976 Gibson MK-35. Bottom row, left to right, starting in the corner: 2005 CB "Vintage J" prototype ( www.cbguitars.com/VintageJ_quilt.htm; 1965 Martin D12-20; 1998 Martin D-18VMS; 1980s Takamine PT-406 all-Koa acoustic-electric ("Lawsuit" model). God has been good to me! |
|
|
|
Post by Boge Quinn on Jul 19, 2010 8:34:48 GMT -5
This is the pocket watch my dad gave me. It still keeps good time. He carried it for a while then I did. I’ll pass it on to my son one day. Neat watch, love the case! |
|
|
|
Post by edwardyoung on Jul 21, 2010 11:01:20 GMT -5
Well, here's the Music Room...A bare-walled, hardwood-floor room, with 25 instruments on hangers - you should hear the acoustics! I'm REALLY enjoying this. God has been good to me! I guess, "Wow!" might cover it. I'm not trying to make you jealous, but here's my $200 Yamaha F310. Eat your heart out ;D  |
|
|
|
Post by Boge Quinn on Jul 21, 2010 12:18:48 GMT -5
Beware the man who has only one gun geetar!
;D
|
|
|
|
Post by wickerbill on Jul 25, 2010 15:49:50 GMT -5
Here is the Waltham my wife gave me for Christmas.     Just like my Elgin, this one runs great and keeps real good time. Bill |
|
