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Ricky Lee
June 11, 2010 06:54PM
 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 18,034 (2012-03)

Another one that's a bit unusual.. but definitely more my style compared to the hot pink Barbie© Watch. Wink

Jeans Australia

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I mean, a watch with a map on the dial is quite unusual in itself. But when it's an antique map, and rendered..

Jeans Australia

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..in what looks like weathered pewter, well, that's not something you see every day! I am confused Thumbs up!

It arrived with a dead battery, but a fresh 377 cell put that right. The movement is a 1-jewel Miyota Watch Co., exact model undetermined. A 2015 I think, but I'm goin' from memory, so don't hold me to it. Almost certainly a 2000-series, though, since it's the classic 6-3/4 X 8 ligne planform shared with the PC21.

Also a bit unusual is..

Jeans Australia

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..the "Assembled in Australia" aspect. I do believe it's the first Aussie watch in me collection! Thumbs up!

Oddly enough, I do have another watch which appears to be a distant cousin, judging by the shape and construction of the case. The finish is different, sure, but look at the shape! And the physical dimensions are an exact match. So judging by this and the unusual "clamshell" construction of the case, I reckon these two share some DNA. And that SAMC Watch is one of THE most dear to me, so that aspect really got me attention!
Jeans Australia

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Quite a striking li'l watch! WIS Honeymoon

-Ricky

Ricky Lee McBroom

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Is Happy Day! at Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches Pt. 2 Is Happy Day! Image Attachments URL

 Ricky Lee 319 June 11, 2010 06:54PM

Definitely a great get Ricky,interesting dial Thumbs Up And unusual land of make also Thumbs Up smile (n/t)

 Bock 125 June 12, 2010 08:14AM

Thank you! Bro. Eric! I think..

..I'll try wearin' it upside-down, to pay tribute to it's land of origin. Laughing
 Ricky Lee 119 June 12, 2010 10:34AM

Upside down,howzat? smile It would be worth a wrist shot as well bro Ricky! laughing Thumbs Up laughing (n/t)

 Bock 112 June 12, 2010 10:59AM

Alright then, an Aussie-style HWS just for you, mate! Wink

See the addendum to the main post, above.
 Ricky Lee 130 June 13, 2010 12:13PM

So THAT'S what North America looks like... laughing Cool dial -but hash-mark references confuse meI am confused (n/t)

 Nuvolari 129 June 11, 2010 11:43PM

Agreed. Mostly for show Eek!, and not very readable. Crazy! Loco!

But Thank you! ! Smile
 Ricky Lee 105 June 12, 2010 10:30AM

That's really cool! Gives me ideas as well >>>

The colors and pattern of an antique map print would look pretty awesome on a dial! Hmmmmm.
 DJM 120 June 11, 2010 11:16PM

Re: Hmmmmm.

The possibilities are endless! WIS Honeymoon

What have ye gotten yerself into here, Bro. Dan?! Eek! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off
 Ricky Lee 147 June 12, 2010 10:22AM

Re: What have ye gotten yerself into here, Bro. Dan?!

T-R-O-U-B-L-E, that spells trouble. BIG trouble.
 DJM 111 June 12, 2010 01:07PM

Like it.......nice map dial.....and an aussy......even better!!!! (n/t)

 dano0 130 June 11, 2010 08:43PM

Thank you! mate! (n/t)

 Ricky Lee 122 June 12, 2010 10:25AM


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