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New arrival: West End Sowar Prima automatic (vintage)October 16, 2010 03:47PM |
Registered: April 2005 Posts: 12,214 (2011-05) |
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New arrival: West End Sowar Prima automatic (vintage)October 16, 2010 03:47PM |
Registered: April 2005 Posts: 12,214 (2011-05) |
Saved Search on eFlay. I've looked at dozens and dozens, and have
actually bid on more than a few. But somehow, some way, something always
comes up, and I've never owned one. 
It's almost like Fate has decreed that a West End is just not in the cards, for me. 
No need to dicker over the price, even, as Marc's a Stand-up Guy 
and his first offer was fair dinkum.
icon. 
Good reason for that, because "Houston, we have a problem". 
No, I'll be stripping it down soon, with the plan being to install a fresh crystal. 'tis an auto, right? So what with being jostled around in shipping (an understatement if ever 'twas one 
) and the fair bit of handling I've given it shooting photos and such, it's a bit surprising that it hasn't started running. 
An ominous sign, even. For, sure, the big fear is that a wee shard of
glass has separated from the crystal, and managed to penetrate the works
of the movement, thus jamming it. 
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Apparently I did some watchmaking in me sleep last night.
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Registered: April 2005 Posts: 12,214 (2011-05) |
But I can think of no other logical explanation! Well, imagine my shock when I glanced at the time, and saw this on me wrist:
Did this watch not have a shattered crystal just yesterday? Well, I rolled out o' the rack right smart, and went to check the 
. Sure enough, there it was! Proving that it wasn't all just a bad dream.
, 'cause me wakeful self is itchin' to know what's inside!
calibre 2878! 
about the crystal Ricky! My small shrivel heart goes out to you! 
(n/t)
Stef. This one might not be officially Military, but it's Been Through The Wars.