Gratuitous Tom Swift trivia > (Views: 18)
TakesALickin -- March 11, 2009 01:42PM
I only recently learned that the inventor of the Taser, Jack Cover, named his invention after Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle. Cool, huh?
"Time flies like the wind... fruit flies like bananas."
Groucho Marx
Cool! 
I did not now that, Mr. Trivia! 
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Ricky Lee -- March 11, 2009 03:54PM
I've used the 'Tom Swift' title on many
things over the years. Any idea that I come up with that I'm
particularly proud of. The most notable being, perhaps, the TSPPS aka
the Tom Swift Pre-Processing System, a semi-automated 'aid' or perhaps you could say 'wizard' for CNC Programming
-Ricky
Cleaned up nice! (n/t) (Views: 20)
Dave Murphy -- March 11, 2009 12:08PM
Dave! 
(n/t) (Views: 15)
Ricky Lee -- March 11, 2009 03:50PM
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Harold Clitheroe -- March 11, 2009 05:03AM
a try... looks like fun!
Cheers, Harold
If I rmember the Timex codes properly ... (Views: 18)
bjohnson -- March 11, 2009 04:50AM
The last four digits on the dial give movement calibre number and year of manufacture
So this one would be a Cal. 24 from 1968
1968! Cool! I think I'll name it "Forest Gump"! (n/t) (Views: 15)
Ricky Lee -- March 11, 2009 01:52PM
That's a Marlin (Views: 19)
bjohnson -- March 11, 2009 04:47AM
You've got a collector's item there.
Don't miss out on all the sweets in the local candy stores: PMWF Sales & Trade Forum and
The Poor Man's Watch Corner
You've heard of Ranfft's archive of watch movements: Ranfft's Pink Pages
He also hosts a free watch auction site: Ranfft's Watch and Watch Parts Auctions
Take THAT Ebay!
Cool! Did some actually have a marlin (the fish) graphic anywhere? (n/t) (Views: 13)
Ricky Lee -- March 11, 2009 01:50PM
You'd have to post that question on the Timex forum to get a reliable answer (Views: 17)
bjohnson -- March 11, 2009 02:19PM
I don't think they ever had fish graphics/logos.
The name might have been a tie in with the fact that they were marketed as waterproof
Someone posted photos of Timex reference material denoting which models were Marlins. I think it was on this forum.
Re: Someone posted photos of Timex
reference material denoting which models were Marlins. I think it was
on this forum. 
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Ricky Lee -- March 11, 2009 06:39PM
Right ye are! 'twas Jose5, and you can find that (excellent!) post HERE.
The page showing this specific model..
..confirms your 1968 date.
-Ricky
Anonimo has a model called Marlin that cost like 3 jillion dollars. (n/t) (Views: 50)
Allan Zirlin -- March 13, 2009 10:24PM
I think the buyer has a moral obligation to inform you if you're
screwing yourself, so you're probably OK 
>
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TakesALickin -- March 13, 2009 07:59PM
At least you didn't sell a Speedy for $5...
"Time flies like the wind... fruit flies like bananas."
Groucho Marx
I haven't done a recent search, but I think Marlins are usually about $40 (Views: 55)
bjohnson -- March 13, 2009 07:30PM
So IMO you basically got market value or up to 25% HIGHER than market value
PS - it wouldn't have done anywhere near as well if you didn't market it as a Marlin
Re: ..you basically got market value or up to 25% HIGHER than market value (Views: 37)
Ricky Lee -- March 13, 2009 07:52PM
Cool! I thought so.. but it sold so quickly, I couldn't help but second-guess meself. 
Thanks!
-Ricky
Ask for $75 when you get another. (n/t) (Views: 48)
Allan Zirlin -- March 13, 2009 08:26PM
Well, the gold 1974 model is on eFlay right now... (Views: 45)
Ricky Lee -- March 13, 2009 10:29PM
..at just a fraction of that, and it's bombing big-time. 
Low hits, no watchers. 
When Mr. Johnson says "it wouldn't have done anywhere near as well if you didn't market it as a Marlin" he knows what he's talkin' about...
-Ricky
If that goes then you've really made out like a tall dog in a butcher shop. (n/t) (Views: 47)
Allan Zirlin -- March 13, 2009 10:25PM
What's the significance of a "Marlin" (n/t) (Views: 42)
Paul December -- March 13, 2009 07:44PM
What's the significance of a "Rolex"? (Views: 52)
bjohnson -- March 13, 2009 08:04PM
The significance is simply that they're currently popular with watch
collectors and therefore command a higher price than equivalent watches
that aren't as popular
They are popular because they are popular? >>> (Views: 36)
Paul December -- March 13, 2009 08:14PM
....I'll go with Ricky's explanation
The "Marlin" line was HEAVILY advertised... 
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Ricky Lee -- March 13, 2009 07:56PM
..so lots o' folks remember them fondly.
These vintage ads go for ~ 10 bucks on eFlay, it seems.
-Ricky
is..
'cause I just sold a watch for 1082% profit but 
"Marlin" model 2017 2468) up on eFlay on Tuesday afternoon.
