Vintage Watch Thread (Pre-1990's watches only)

[John Doe]

My dads Omega pie pan dial that he bought in '64 and wore most of my life.

My dads Swiss made Hamilton that was presented to him in '69 for a stint as the president of the Lions Club.

A Swiss no name wire lug watch from 1907 with a pristine porcelain dial.

From left to right: My grandfathers Universal Geneve chronograph from '45. My grandfathers '20s Illinois. A 40's/50's Hamilton that I bought at a Jacksonville flea market for $14. A 40's Geneve. All watches are in fine working order and keep accurate time.

 

[cchen]

An oldie but a goodie. WW2 era UK air ministry issued pilot's watch

 

[DavidLane]

This crusty guy today:

-DL

 

[jaypee]

If anyone gets wind of a clean UG 881101/2 available, please let me know.

 

[DavidLane]

Today I am wearing my grandfathers rose gold chronograph with gilt dial. Such a nice combination.

Got me thinking, what is everyone’s favorite complication on a vintage watch? For sure mine is a chronograph.

-DL

 

[PhilKenSebben]

Wearing my grandfather's watch today as well!

Late 40s/early 50s longines


As for complications, I like the sub second dial. The chronos are nice, but I like the simplicity fo vintage watches

 

[LA Guy]

Wearing my grandfather's watch today as well!

Late 40s/early 50s longines View attachment 1911969
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As for complications, I like the sub second dial. The chronos are nice, but I like the simplicity fo vintage watches

I like the second dial as well. Personally like the IWC dirty dozen watch more than the Mk XI for exactly that reason.

 

[DavidLane]

Small seconds was my first infatuation with watches. I can see how that works well on a vintage watch too. I like them less today but agree with Fok that on the DD watches, the small seconds is better, but I still like the Mark XI and is on my short list for someday.

-DL

 

[SirThopas]

This was my "everyday" watch in my twenties. I dug it out of the back of a drawer at the weekend and got a new strap, thinking I might wear it a little. Can anyone please tell me what decade it’s from? (Apologies for it not being perfectly in focus.)

 

[impuntura]

Picked up this beauty a little while ago.
1968 manual wind (and incredible 47 hour reserve ) chronostop all original including the rare bracelet ,original crystal ,dial and unpolished case .
The Milanese bracelet is too delicate for my taste so I swapped it out for a nice jubilee to give it a little more oomph factor and wrist presence.
I really like it.

 

[Clouseau]

My Dad’s Watch, a Piaget from 1950 that works well, and that I will always treasure.

 

[TheJoker932]

sorry to butt in but I have a sad story to share
I've got a silver omega pocket watch 1920
not the most expensive out there but I can assure you it was special to me
a 16th birthday present no less
anyway I smashed it jumping over a table for a bet
a watchmaker in Dunster patched it up as best he could
but I've never forgiven myself

 

[TheJoker932]

oh I have a gold seamaster 1959 if anybody wants to see it

 

[Clouseau]

I had totally forgotten about this one…
Pretty nice but need some work (if I don’t sell it)

 

[DavidLane]

Hey Folks,

I will once again have a booth at Windup Watch Fair this coming weekend. If you are in NYC and have time, please feel free to stop and chat. I will have a good number of straps on hand as well as some vintage pieces for sale. The event is free and open to the public.

I will be downstairs this year with some of the EDC brands.

https://windupwatchfair.com/

-DL