After reading the thread raving and ranting about Rolex watches and reading the wonderful stories behind some of the watches I decided to clean up and repair my late Grandfather's watch. He was a man of moderate means but did well raising his 7 children on a blue collar salary. This watch is a Timex Quartz and was well worn and non functioning when I got it. I took it apart today to replace the worn battery and clean the grit and grime off.
I know this watch is not the $5000 Rolex but it is special because it came from the man who kicked off my love for cars and MADE me change brake pads at age 8 on our car.
What vintage is this watch?
Is the symbol at the 12 'O clock position a company logo? My Grandfather worked for a construction company in Milwaukee back in the '50s or '60's and then for the utility company for Milwaukee until retirement. Could have this been a gift celebrating a employment milestone?
The band is a Don Juan Stainless Steel band which can still be purchased for about $25.
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1983 944 guards red with 16" Fuchs, Host of Wisconsin area timing/ balance shaft belt tensioning party
1987 944S Purchased from Legion. Corvette LT-1 V-8 conversion with Mega Squirt II
Check on progress --->
www.porschehybrids.com/gallery/speedracing944
Favorite Road =
www.tailofthedragon.com 318 turns in 11 miles (11 min 20 sec best run)