Which watch?

[mad dog]

Reposted file pic...with an important Moonwatch advisory modification...

 

[Griz882]

Thanks, Griz...I’m assuming you’re referencing the Hamilton “box”...the “case” [in watch nerd speak] is the actual housing or frame that the watch movement is placed. Believe it or not, those Hamilton boxes are highly collectible by themselves...I paid a significant premium for that 992 B since it came with its original box. The box you see pictured is the most common [and least valuable] color...there are several other colors...black, brown, green, red, blue, yellow and purple [as well as variations of those colors]...which can command serious $$$ by themselves if they’re in good condition...hundreds of $$$. Many, if not most, watch nerds don’t care about the box...but I’m one of those watch nerds that does.

I have never seen one. As noted, looks great. Maybe I'll snap one up on eBay and put Tic-Tacs in it!

 

[mad dog]

Phlieger Phriday...with my “Built by Mad Dog at AWCI” 17j ETA 6497-1 hand winder...which is on the amazing @ChuckMK23 Mt. Baker band...which is strapped to the cuff of my mil-spec CWU-36/P NOMEX flight jacket...

 

[mad dog]

Lots of JOY today:

1. Reveille. [JOY!]
2. Pray for world peace...through superior firepower. [JOY!]
3. Make rack. [JOY!]
4. Preflight Hammy 950 [c. late 1920s] and 950 B [c. early 1960s] railroad machines. [JOY!]
5. Walk to church hauling Hammy 950 and 950 B. [JOY!]
6. Walk to Dunkin’ hauling Hammy 950 and 950 B. [JOY!]
7. Get jacked up on liters of Dunkin’ coffee. [JOY!]
8. Take pics of Hammy 950 and 950 B. [JOY!]
9. Post pics of Hammy 950 and 950 B on AW. [JOY!]
10. Urinate. [JOY!]

 

[mad dog]

Speedy Tuesday...Speedy content [and Dunkin’ content] in the video below from last summer. Please note how my mother-in-law [who appears in the video] is a “master of the obvious”...drives me freaking bonkers.

 

[mad dog]

Speedy Thursday with double dog @ChuckMK23 Mt. Baker bands [linked together] to get around the outside of the mil-spec CWU-36/P NOMEX flight jacket cuff...good times!

 

[Jim123]

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For some reason @mad dog's outfit reminded me of this:

 

[Griz882]

For some reason @mad dog's outfit reminded me of this:

The force is wound tightly in this one.

 

[mad dog]

Pop quiz...

Q: UFO?

A: Nope...Speedy Gonzales Moonwatch with Hesalite crystal.

 

[Jim123]

Pop quiz...

Q: UFO?

A: Nope...Speedy Gonzales Moonwatch with Hesalite crystal.

Is that the same stuff that hurts Superman? I think I remember it from some running cadence the drill instructors taught us:

Me and Superman got in a fight,
We fought real hard and we fought all night.
Something something something,
I can't remember this part.
I hit him in the head with some Hesalite,
I hit him so hard it rattled his brain,
Now I'm [having romantic relations] with Lois Lane.

 

[wink]

Ninety nine AW. My son just got this Elgin from his father in law for Christmas. Been in the family since 1920 something. Not currently working but condition is outstanding. Looked up the serial number on the case, but now see another on the works. Insight?

Thanks. Merry Christmas!!

 

[mad dog]

Ninety nine AW. My son just got this Elgin from his father in law for Christmas. Been in the family since 1920 something. Not currently working but condition is outstanding. Looked up the serial number on the case, but now see another on the works. Insight?View attachment 20570View attachment 20571

Thanks. Merry Christmas!!

Very nice, sir.

Information from the pocketwatchdatabase.com regarding this Elgin based on the movement serial number [not the case serial number]...



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[Schnugg]

His and hers.

 

[wink]

It's a Christmas miracle. Good to see you are still alive, @Schnugg.

 

[wink]

Very nice, sir.

Information from the pocketwatchdatabase.com regarding this Elgin based on the movement serial number [not the case serial number]...

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Thanks a bunch. Now get back to the family.