Some family history

[Doctox]

I just posted some vintage watches on the flea market page, and in so doing, I came across a photo of my Grandfather's watch (which I have no plan to post for sale). It's kind of cool.
Its an 18-size full plate 17 jewel "PS Bartlett" made by the American Watch Company in the late 1800s. According to legend, it was my grandfather who carved the stand for it, but I was not around at the time to verify that (he died in 1932 at the age of 87 and was of an age to be in the latter part of the Civil War).
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[christof]

Thank you for sharing this!

I also kept the pocket watch of my grandfather. I will take a picture when I find it.

[Brilliant Bill]

Gorgeous watch!!

[forester]

Thanks for sharing.

[christof]

Here we go:













It's a silver pocket watch with an emaille dial and I got it from my Grandfather. I don't know the maker but I guess it is swiss manufactured.

[forester]

Thanks for the pictures!

[Doctox]

Wow! Nice pen and nice watch. Yes I’d say Swisse. 15 J .

[Bisquitlips]

Lovely photographs guys!

Thanks!

[Chrissy]

Great stuff guys. Thank you. Excellent pictures like these are always worth seeing even if they are not pens.

[Mık Joger]

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[christof]

This is the watch that my father left me. An OMEGA Seamaster from 1952:

[christof]

...and to finish my watch family history:



This is the watch I bought almost 30 years ago. At that time I was a young man and the Rolex brand was known for very good and above all robust watches. Today, as Rolex has become a luxury brand and watches have become status symbols, I feel almost ridiculous with this watch on my wrist. That's why I hardly wear it any more and will soon be giving it to my son.

But I will definitely keep the Parker 105 , which goes very well with this watch. It is an excellent fountain pen with an amazingly consistent design in my opinion.

PS: Apologies to Doctox for hijacking his topic.