It seems ages since any of us recorded anything on a supposed favourite topic - watches. In fact the last mention of them was not a watch but a compass!
So, without further ado, and in the hope it may be of interest to the watch people who read the blog, this was Mme Glynskette's wedding present to me - a very long time ago!
This rather handsome (like me at the time!!!) hunter, complete with chain, key and cigar cutter was used quite extensively...
...by me for a number of years at formal occasions. Sadly as will have been noticed by the eagle eyed, I think after an attack by children, the second hand 'went missing' and for ages I have been meaning to do something about it but never got round to it
though this is about to change as I have recently met an excellent watch restorer to whom it will be sent very soon. Despite the missing hand it works very well so with luck I shall be able to use it soon.
As an item I not only love it - for obvious reasons - but find it intriguing that it has three hinged sections; why I have no idea. As you can see it is heavily 'encrusted' with gilt decorations and there are silver stamps all over the place - but no mention of the manufacturer (though it is a long time since I searched).
Hopefully the specialist will be able to tell me more (all?) once he receives it and makes the new hand and I promise the information will get passed on.
Yours, diablog, second to none
Glynsky
18 comments:
What a beauty!
I'd like to point out, that Mrs. Glynskette once supported your smoking habit. That should come handy as an excuse/argument.
ER
I'm ashamed to say that the only timekeeping device I often refer to is my mobile phone.
However I will say that that is a very pretty watch :)
Why thanks people - she will be delighted.
As you know ER, she supports me - period!
Alex, if you ever buy a watch make it a good one. Forget marketing brands, go for quality. You will then only need one and it will last forever.
Dear Alex,
No watch => artist/musician?!
ER
Dear Glynsky,
If Madame Glynskette supports you, I can stop playing Ska and Reggae. It seems to be unappreciated anyway.
Next up: Electronic for Alex
ER
Knowing the frequency I lose things at, I would hardly deem it a valuable investment.
ER, I would lean towards the artist side, mainly because I can paint better than I can sing, but I was never any good at either.
Dear Alex,
The solution to lost watches is a metal wristband. Which I prefer over leather anyway.
Where can we see your paintings?
Your singing can't be worse than Pete's. And to prevent Glynsky from singing, we feed him, or give him drinks.
ER
Metal wrist bands are sadly naff and mainly reserved for the 'Rolly' underwater bling.
Naff? Certainly nicer than those sweaty leather straps, which need replacing too often.
ER
Beautiful watch and what talented photographer could have taken such a clear picture?
I am with Alex.I don't even own a watch and haven't worn one since I was about 18.
Is that why you disappear for long periods?
PS. focus questionable on second one, but great guy all the same.
Can anyone confirm, that wristwatches had been invented, when Pete was 18 years old?
Wasn't the hourglass state of the art then?
ER
I always thought it was the pocket watch
Actually Mr ER, It was I, Pete Patek, who invented the Hourglass.
Who is Pete Patel ??? I must put on my glasses when reading.
Patek is a famous watchmaker
I know that Pete. I have one !!
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