I have a Rolex pocket watch. I use it as a table top "clock", I don't carry it around....
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Originally posted by 116520 View PostI have a Rolex pocket watch. I use it as a table top "clock", I don't carry it around....
Thanks for sharing.
I've got a really old 8-day watch from Louisiana. It doesn't even come close to yours!
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Originally posted by exxondus View Postwhat does the 8 day actually mean?
its handwind?
Basically, it's called an 8-day watch because it will last for 8 days before it needs to be wound again. In those days, 8-days was a wonder.
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Correct!!!
Originally posted by kenlinliu1419 View PostYes, it's a manual wind. I don't know of any pocket watches that are auto, although I stand to be corrected if someone proves otherwise.
Basically, it's called an 8-day watch because it will last for 8 days before it needs to be wound again. In those days, 8-days was a wonder.
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Originally posted by kenlinliu1419 View PostYes, it's a manual wind. I don't know of any pocket watches that are auto, although I stand to be corrected if someone proves otherwise.
Basically, it's called an 8-day watch because it will last for 8 days before it needs to be wound again. In those days, 8-days was a wonder.
Nw 8 days also wonder wat . PAM, BP, etcI dont need another watch, I dont need another watch, I dont need another watch, I dont need another watch.........
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I did see Tissot or Seiko making these before.... maybe those will be a good start... Pocket watchse are becoming more rare when most folks could look at their phone for time...."He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex." �Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (1953)
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