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Onewatchguy82 · 14 July 2019, 09:00 PM

Found this gem today
I wore this In the 90s when I was about 13
And I thought I was super cool
Held up pretty well

Beo3 · 14 July 2019, 09:15 PM

Nice! You were styling for a 13 year old!

Onewatchguy82 · 14 July 2019, 09:29 PM

It amazes me how the plating has lasted
I believe back in the day these were probably around 50 or 80 bucks maybe. I saved my money to get it forever. And still it has lost no plating

THC · 14 July 2019, 11:17 PM

Ibtl

Onewatchguy82 · 14 July 2019, 11:39 PM

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Ibtl

Why would it be locked?

THC · 14 July 2019, 11:42 PM

You are talking fakes here, right?

brandrea · 14 July 2019, 11:46 PM

What are we looking at here OP?

FTX I · 14 July 2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

What are we looking at here OP?

Could be Elgin National Watch Company my friend but I don't know,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_..._Watch_Company

brandrea · 14 July 2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Could be Elgin National Watch Company my friend but I don't know,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_..._Watch_Company

Thanks brother had never heard of them

FTX I · 14 July 2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks brother had never heard of them

pickettt · 14 July 2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

You are talking fakes here, right?

Yes and no, I would say. The piece doesn’t say Rolex on it. I’d call it a Rolex copy, not a fake Rolex.

THC · 15 July 2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

Yes and no, I would say. The piece doesn’t say Rolex on it. I’d call it a Rolex copy, not a fake Rolex.

I believed them to be one in the same when it comes to TRF rules.. but I definitely see the counter point

tie219 · 15 July 2019, 12:17 AM

Elgin is a legit brand and I believe they used to make pocket watches. It's always cool to find something from your childhood, especially that's held up that well.

I found one of my old swatches when I was moving a few weeks ago. It did not survive like yours

Onewatchguy82 · 15 July 2019, 01:10 AM

I can't believe some have never heard of the elgin watch company
They have been around since pocket watches.
By the 80s and 90s they were more of a brand you would find and still can find at Walmart and Kmart
Definitely not a fake Rolex.

ltmgeller · 15 July 2019, 01:15 AM

Nice blast from the past. Is it quartz or automatic?

BigBlue1 · 15 July 2019, 01:33 AM

the 90s, such a great decade. It was like the sixties for young folks. The music was incredible
From Tupac to Nirvana, Britany to Shania, Rock Rap Pop Punk Country all great music. Bill Clinton Didn't Inhale and Monica lied about being promiscuous with him

The slang was incredible. We had Michael F' ing Jordan to watch along with Tyson. Great Basketball and Boxing. The LA GEAR LIGHT UP SHOES. Shows like Friends, Sorpranos, Seinfeld, Full House, Family Matters ,Sister Sister, Saved By The Bell,BUFFY, Rugrats, BARNEY and crap ton more. Super Soakers, America Online, that sound as it dialed to connect. I know I could type for ever GigaPets, the Lion King. Just everything about the 90s was awesome.

offrdmania · 15 July 2019, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

the 90s, such a great decade. It was like the sixties for young folks. The music was incredible
From Tupac to Nirvana, Britany to Shania, Rock Rap Pop Punk Country all great music. Bill Clinton Didn't Inhale and Monica lied about being promiscuous with him

The slang was incredible. We had Michael F' ing Jordan to watch along with Tyson. Great Basketball and Boxing. The LA GEAR LIGHT UP SHOES. Shows like Friends, Sorpranos, Seinfeld, Full House, Family Matters ,Sister Sister, Saved By The Bell,BUFFY, Rugrats, BARNEY and crap ton more. Super Soakers, America Online, that sound as it dialed to connect. I know I could type for ever GigaPets, the Lion King. Just everything about the 90s was awesome.

Aol, fond memories. LOL

A/S/L

superdog · 15 July 2019, 01:39 AM

Not a fake.

Not trying to be passed off.

Has a different brand on the dial.

And personally I love the red day window.

superdog · 15 July 2019, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

the 90s, such a great decade. It was like the sixties for young folks. The music was incredible
From Tupac to Nirvana, Britany to Shania, Rock Rap Pop Punk Country all great music. Bill Clinton Didn't Inhale and Monica lied about being promiscuous with him

The slang was incredible. We had Michael F' ing Jordan to watch along with Tyson. Great Basketball and Boxing. The LA GEAR LIGHT UP SHOES. Shows like Friends, Sorpranos, Seinfeld, Full House, Family Matters ,Sister Sister, Saved By The Bell,BUFFY, Rugrats, BARNEY and crap ton more. Super Soakers, America Online, that sound as it dialed to connect. I know I could type for ever GigaPets, the Lion King. Just everything about the 90s was awesome.

So incredible well said.

Nice job.

Onewatchguy82 · 15 July 2019, 01:40 AM

Quartz

BigBlue1 · 15 July 2019, 01:48 AM

Remember This?

BigBlue1 · 15 July 2019, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

So incredible well said.

Nice job.

Thanks Bestie

superdog · 15 July 2019, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Thanks Bestie

Lmao.

Big smiles.

superdog · 15 July 2019, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Remember This?

So very well.

THC · 15 July 2019, 01:58 AM

That pic is a pretty close copy of a Day Date, except for the red of course.. my bad on the fake talk, apologies OP

Elgin should come up with an original thought though

Blansky · 15 July 2019, 02:14 AM

Surprising that people have never heard of Elgin. They were one of the big names in the US like Hamilton and Waltham.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_..._Watch_Company

http://www.thewatchguy.com/pages/ELGIN.html

GB-man · 15 July 2019, 02:14 AM

The 90s were certainly a great time to be an american. When I think about it very fortunate to grow up in such a prosperous and fun time.

Elgin is a well known brand. That would be classified as a homage as it is not using rolex branding. Similar to a steinhart.

Floorguy · 15 July 2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tie219

Elgin is a legit brand and I believe they used to make pocket watches. It's always cool to find something from your childhood, especially that's held up that well.

I found one of my old swatches when I was moving a few weeks ago. It did not survive like yours

Correct! I had a beautiful white gold Elgin pocket in the ‘70’s, wish I still had it!

mailman · 15 July 2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Remember This?

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Originally Posted by superdog

So very well.

David Hasselhoff remembers it too

timedate · 15 July 2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

the 90s, such a great decade. It was like the sixties for young folks. The music was incredible
From Tupac to Nirvana, Britany to Shania, Rock Rap Pop Punk Country all great music. Bill Clinton Didn't Inhale and Monica lied about being promiscuous with him

The slang was incredible. We had Michael F' ing Jordan to watch along with Tyson. Great Basketball and Boxing. The LA GEAR LIGHT UP SHOES. Shows like Friends, Sorpranos, Seinfeld, Full House, Family Matters ,Sister Sister, Saved By The Bell,BUFFY, Rugrats, BARNEY and crap ton more. Super Soakers, America Online, that sound as it dialed to connect. I know I could type for ever GigaPets, the Lion King. Just everything about the 90s was awesome.

yes, a great decade in a lot of ways, much like the 80s, 70s, 60s and 50s,

aint feeling it since the turn of the century, where is the identity?

15 July 2019, 01:15 AM	#15
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	Nice blast from the past. Is it quartz or automatic? __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 July 2019, 01:33 AM	#16
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	the 90s, such a great decade. It was like the sixties for young folks. The music was incredible From Tupac to Nirvana, Britany to Shania, Rock Rap Pop Punk Country all great music. Bill Clinton Didn't Inhale and Monica lied about being promiscuous with him The slang was incredible. We had Michael F' ing Jordan to watch along with Tyson. Great Basketball and Boxing. The LA GEAR LIGHT UP SHOES. Shows like Friends, Sorpranos, Seinfeld, Full House, Family Matters ,Sister Sister, Saved By The Bell,BUFFY, Rugrats, BARNEY and crap ton more. Super Soakers, America Online, that sound as it dialed to connect. I know I could type for ever GigaPets, the Lion King. Just everything about the 90s was awesome. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

15 July 2019, 01:39 AM	#18
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,693	Not a fake. Not trying to be passed off. Has a different brand on the dial. And personally I love the red day window. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

15 July 2019, 01:48 AM	#21
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Remember This? __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

15 July 2019, 02:14 AM	#27
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	The 90s were certainly a great time to be an american. When I think about it very fortunate to grow up in such a prosperous and fun time. Elgin is a well known brand. That would be classified as a homage as it is not using rolex branding. Similar to a steinhart. __________________

14 July 2019, 09:15 PM	#2
Beo3 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 17,911	Nice! You were styling for a 13 year old!

14 July 2019, 09:29 PM	#3
Onewatchguy82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Orlando Watch: Meteorite Posts: 494	It amazes me how the plating has lasted I believe back in the day these were probably around 50 or 80 bucks maybe. I saved my money to get it forever. And still it has lost no plating

14 July 2019, 11:17 PM	#4
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	Ibtl

14 July 2019, 11:42 PM	#6
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	You are talking fakes here, right?

14 July 2019, 11:46 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,654	What are we looking at here OP?

15 July 2019, 12:17 AM	#13
tie219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16710 GMT, BBR Posts: 926	Elgin is a legit brand and I believe they used to make pocket watches. It's always cool to find something from your childhood, especially that's held up that well. I found one of my old swatches when I was moving a few weeks ago. It did not survive like yours

15 July 2019, 01:10 AM	#14
Onewatchguy82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Orlando Watch: Meteorite Posts: 494	I can't believe some have never heard of the elgin watch company They have been around since pocket watches. By the 80s and 90s they were more of a brand you would find and still can find at Walmart and Kmart Definitely not a fake Rolex.

15 July 2019, 01:40 AM	#20
Onewatchguy82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Orlando Watch: Meteorite Posts: 494	Quartz

15 July 2019, 01:58 AM	#25
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	That pic is a pretty close copy of a Day Date, except for the red of course.. my bad on the fake talk, apologies OP Elgin should come up with an original thought though

15 July 2019, 02:14 AM	#26
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,081	Surprising that people have never heard of Elgin. They were one of the big names in the US like Hamilton and Waltham. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_..._Watch_Company http://www.thewatchguy.com/pages/ELGIN.html

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