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09-Nov-2013

Timepiece

This old watch belonged to my grandfather.
It doesn't work and I don't remember it ever telling the time.
There's an old photograph somewhere of my grandfather, smartly dressed, wearing this watch.
For some reason, I never thought of putting it on a chain and wearing it as a necklace until today.
Think it will be part of my Christmas party outfit.

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Alan K23-Nov-2013 06:30
You've scored a very good backdrop for it and have the shot well lit. However I'd have thought it a tad heavy to be used as a necklace.
And actually it DOES tell the time. Indeed, it's accurate not once, but twice each day.
I had quite a nice analog / digital hybrid which even featured in one of my PADs a couple of years back. But in the end, verily I had to accept that I'm a person of the digital age and just can't bring myself to do the antique analog thing on a regular basis. Hence I'm back to all digital on my watch, and a bar running across the top of my computer with a selection of timezones and their 24 hour digital time.
Helen Betts10-Nov-2013 17:55
What a beautiful old watch and a great idea! Very effective way to photograph it as well. V.
Neal Nye10-Nov-2013 12:26
Looks like it's in beautiful shape. And you found a great background for it. Nice!
larose forest photos10-Nov-2013 01:43
I think it is just beautiful, so is your image against that background! A great idea to wear it as a necklace.V
Frank Brault10-Nov-2013 00:58
A beautiful antique timepiece. Superbly presented. V
laine09-Nov-2013 23:09
A beautiful piece that perhaps a craftsman watchmaker may be able to fix for you...I love the idea of a chain
tinkerb09-Nov-2013 22:27
That's lovely, I am very jealous. I love pocket watches they sit so comfortably in the hand and feel 'right', but I have only purchased them as none have been passed down. Its just not the same.
Raymond Ma09-Nov-2013 21:23
Very cool idea! You pick a perfect background for this shot. V
John Reynolds LRPS09-Nov-2013 20:59
Nicely presented. We had one of these around the house when I was growing up, also from my grandfather.
LynnH09-Nov-2013 20:37
I do like your presentation. The background you chose is perfect.
Phillip Normanton09-Nov-2013 20:24
Very well presented.
Johnny JAG09-Nov-2013 20:07
It's right twice a day
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