June 2022Monthly Challenge, Something Older.

[Man From Ironbark]

Speaking of old. I was going through old boxes of watches from the shop which have been messing the place up ever since the shop closed. Kind of like winning ta small lottery. Not one but two 9ct gold Rolex wristwatches. Both from the 1920's
   

[Dreamin]

I'd say that was a super find in an old box....

[Man From Ironbark]

I'd say that was a super find in an old box....

It is more work for me is all. Now I have to fix them and clean them up and find a customer who wants to buy them. At least, I shouldn't leave them to my children unless they are in working condition. The problem will be sourcing parts. I see that the ladies watch needs a winding pinion. Probably either impossible to find or cost way more than it was ever worth if available. They are worth the effort because they do command premium prices from collectors. It is a lovely little movement.
   

Also in the box were a whole lot of other watches, including a silver pocket watch bearing the name of Thomas Gaunt, arguably the first watchmaker in Australia.

   

[Dave]

Even more excellent photos of amazing watches.

I finally stumbled across something that fits the theme of this Challenge. During one of today's walks I saw the grate and bowl of a discarded charcoal grill that pretty clearly had put in years of hard work...

   

(It took a bit of effort to bring out the colors - in the un-tweaked photo most everything was predominately medium to dark gray.)

[Man From Ironbark]

Nice and rusty there Dave.

[Michael]

I am extremely jealous of these watches!

What a grill, rusted memories.

What's the new challenge?

[Man From Ironbark]

I am extremely jealous of these watches!

What a grill, rusted memories.

What's the new challenge?

some watch and clock porn.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/roughbarke...9709196626

https://www.flickr.com/photos/roughbarke...3125189941

challenge, it's a challenge that's true. Maybe it should be something new?