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Old 7 March 2018, 05:40 AM   #1
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My Grandfathers Retirement Watch from 1959

Original box and strap. Anybody recognize or know anything about this watch?
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Old 7 March 2018, 05:48 AM   #2
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Looks very similar to my Father's 1952 bumper automatic
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Old 7 March 2018, 05:57 AM   #3
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I know nothing about it, but it looks beautiful. Lovely watch!
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Old 7 March 2018, 06:04 AM   #4
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Stunning. Love it!
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Old 7 March 2018, 06:13 AM   #5
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I know nothing about it, but it looks beautiful. Lovely watch!
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Stunning. Love it!
Thank you. He was the Chief of Staff at a VA Hospital in Massachusetts when he retired in 1959. The back is engraved and dated.
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Old 7 March 2018, 07:48 AM   #6
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Don't know anything of use about the watch sorry , but I do know a nice watch when I see one . Lovely watch , great providence & great story
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Old 7 March 2018, 11:28 AM   #7
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My mistake, dated 1957.

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Old 8 March 2018, 05:29 AM   #8
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Wow. Very cool! Welcome to the forum.
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Old 8 March 2018, 05:33 AM   #9
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Very nice. Amazing their old boxes wear better than the new ones they've made during the 80's and 90's lol. I love the way that strap has worn throughout the years, looks awesome.
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Old 8 March 2018, 02:53 PM   #10
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Very cool! What a great heirloom!


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