When something is 'out of fashion' or considered outdated because of newer technology, its a great idea to snap up such pieces.
We drove past a boot sale on at Holloway, North London in February and despite it being freezing, I just had to have a wander around.
I was especially pleased to spy this vintage watch by Timex, which must be from the 70s, judging by its design.
We drove past a boot sale on at Holloway, North London in February and despite it being freezing, I just had to have a wander around.
I was especially pleased to spy this vintage watch by Timex, which must be from the 70s, judging by its design.
I picked it up and decided to wind it up and to my surprise it started ticking!! I said to the lady that it worked and she said I could have it for £1!!! Well if I can pick up wind up watches for this cheap, then I'll certainly be collecting a few this summer at the boot sales.
It fits the bill for my hankering of a vintage watch and to be honest, I've two battery operated watches in my jewellery box unworn as the batteries have run out and I had not been bothered to get new ones. As long as I keep this one wound up, it does the job for me!!
27 comments:
That's such a great find... I lvoe vintage watches too. xoxo
What a great shape.
I'm a big fan of mechanical watches, too. Perhaps you want to start a little vintage watch e-shop if you keep finding quality watches at this price :-)
It is superb! What a style setter you are.
I really like the strap! It looks very chic!
Amazing find - again!
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What a great find for a £1!! you can't get anything for a quid these days.
Love the shape of the face.
X x
Wau, that is such a wonderful watch!!! If you ever consider selling it...because it´s outdated ect... ;-) ;-) ;-) Please contact me!
Great find, I love the shape!
great find sweetie.
`i love bootsales, i have not been to one in a while.
big kiss
xx
marian.
great time piece! very vintage, i want a gold strap with black face. i will be on the lookout this sunday at my local carboot
xx
It's so funny you posted this, because my watch just ran out of battery this morning! And I was annoyed, still wishing I knew where a vintage watch of mine was (which can just be wound up).
Love your find! Such a cool and classic piece :)
oooh how gorgeous! i've been hunting for a good vintage watch - i want!
love your blog!
great posts
stop by some time xx
very classic!
Fantastic find. I love old watches.
Hi everyone-thanks for all your lovely comments, as always, much appreciated!!
That is just the coolest watch ever! I wish they still made styles like this. Great find!
Really fantastic and for £1!!! I'm a sucker for watches, but my ever best deal was a new and authentic Chronotec bought on ebay for £10 + £4 postage! All the best. A.
awesome watch
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Hi Sharon! Great find. How do you manage to find such fab stuff? When I go to flea markets, I love to sift through piles of vintage watches!
xo, becs
Functional AND vintage! What a double delight. Have a great weekend.
love this watch xxxxx
Hi ladies-thanks for stopping by with these lovely comments!!
Ooh, nice find. I love vintage watches too. Unfortunately, I never have much luck with them (the machinery runs down, the watch stops, etc) and so have stopped buying them. The vintage one I bought for Stuart? Perfect, its never stuttered. Dammit :P
It's a great little watch and classic too! I love that it's self winding, what a lovely find.
I used to have one just like this, wish I had kept it!
Hi ladies-thanks so much!!
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