1. Interestingly, I was able to date the watch to 1901 (using its serial number). That is before my grandma was born. I suspect that she bought it later in life, from a jeweler who sold vintage watches. I am basing that on the fact that, by the time she could afford such a thing, it would have been pretty old.
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  2. Very cool.

    Although, it sounds funny to hear about someone selling vintage watches in a time period that we consider vintage for us. :)
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  3. It sounds like you're just behind the times.
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  4. Oh, come now!
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  5. Its friday, I'm exhausted. Time for a nap.

    Oh.. cool watch! But... ummm What is the 10-50 part for? I am guessing that tilts upward and is used to align the sun properly for the latitude. But then, I am just guessing and blathering and rambling.. But how would those in more extreme latitudes tell time? How would it work in the arctic/antarctic circles?

    did I mention that I'm exhausted
  6. Yes... it's a compass and sundial.
  7. IMG_0117.JPG Happy National Teddy Bear Day!
  8. I do like the look of "skeleton" watches.
    Hey Sara, gotta pic?
  9. IMG_0441.JPG IMG_0442.JPG OK, here are a couple of pics.
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  11. Beautiful day to have to drive into Chicago, too bad I spent almost the whole day in a workshop.
  12. Well you gotta keep it close to the Dirigo vest..:eatdrink013:
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    GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
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  14. Sounds like a fantastic day!

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  15. I own one given to me by a friend. I carry it on occasion. They aren't overly practical.

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  16. Well, if you think about it, your smartphone is a "pocket watch", without the charm.
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  17. Things are going great! I have enrolled in a 12 week program for heavy equipment technicians and am a week in...I love it!

    This is the first time in YEARS that I am actually excited to get up in the morning.. .and that's with a 75 minute drive to the school to. Like, I absolutely love the program! I'm still poorer than dirt, but I am finally happy!

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  18. Just found a pack of Schick injectors at Wallgreens and they included an ingredients category which listed none..I think they forgot to mention all that steely goodness in there..:D
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  19. I have and still do wear a wristwatch. Just doesn't feel right without it.
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  20. Watching the wind and rain from Irma, no biggie so far. I'm in South Carolina, will probably get some water accumulation. Florida folks got hammered!