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Elgin Touchdown 202 (Mermaid)
Here's one from the vault that you don't see every day. If I were to compile a list of THE quintessential American wristwatches, the Elgin Touchdown 202 would have to be in the top 10. It's typically referred to as the 'Mermaid' because of the crisply engraved mermaids and seahorses around the bezel. Here is my example. I've had it about 5-6 years, and I think I've only worn it perhaps 3-4 times. It's small, it's unusual, and it's TOO cool! It's powered by a 15 jewel Elgin 444 movement and keeps suprisingly good time. If you find one, don't show it to your wife!! (Because she WILL try hard to wear it without you knowing! LOL) I've seen perhaps 6-8 for sale in the last 10 years, and my example is one of the best 2 or 3 I've seen. Most have the intricate engravings worn smooth.I BET others here have one also. Show em' if you've got em.

If I had to pick just one.......
This is probably my favorite Hamilton .The owner picked it up for a song and was willing to pay for the restoration which included polishing every piece of steel in the watch . I also took the liberty of bluing the screws and heat treating the case screws to a gold colour . they look gold plated but are not that colour is the first stage in the tempering process .

Still carry a pocket watch?
I'm new to WTF, and would like to know who still carries pocket watch on a regular basis, any why? Personally, I have a rather romantic attachment to earlier times. I'm fascinated with the intricacy of a well made American pocket watch. I still like to use fountain pens, and I avoid glitzy technology most of the time.One unintended benefit of carrying a pocket watch was that it stopped me from unintentionally glancing at a wrist watch while taking care of patients, which might send the message that I wasn't fully attending to the patient.Have you noticed how many times retailers try to talk you into purchasing a "buyer protection plan", or as I call it, "junk insurance"? Who would have tolerated such a thing in the heyday of American watchmaking?Regards to all,Tim

Incoming: Omega Speedmaster Pro
Hi everyone,I wanted to thank all the enablers who gave me great advice about the Omega Speedmaster Pro. I eventually decided to pursue the 3570.50. All of you were correct: Its an amazing watch and I absolutely adore it. The AD was kind enough to give me some promotional supplemental material about the Speedmaster Pro and its given me a chance to talk to my kids about the historical significance of this watch (I'm trying to convert my two tots into WIS!... However, I suspect that they simply love pushing the chrono buttons.... sigh).It runs a bit fast (+6 sec/day) but does it take time to settle?As well, could anyone recommend stores in the Toronto that sell leather straps for the Speedmaster Pro? Are there certain brands/models that you would recommend?Again, thanks for all of the advice and insight about this special watch. Sorry for the crappy iphone pic. All the best.

I want to buy Rolex With Crypto in London
Hi, Anyone know a reseller that would accept crypto in London ?Thanks !