My Grandfather's 1926 Waltham
Watch hasn't been worn since the early 1960s
White 14k, jointed hangers, enameled bezel, 15 jewel .. A real joy to wear.
Closest I've been able to get to this watch print wise is 1930.
Nice grab and nice color! I had that one in my watch list just because.
I've been <living> in that pre 40s Stetson Western thread, talk about eye
candy! Wonder if besides a more rounded top, crown on your's is taller than a BOP? Bow treatment looks a little different too.
Thank you, Fellas', been wearing the heck out of it!
Crown best I can gather is 4 5/8" and brim 3"
I suspect that before hat languished who knows where, sweat was probably in as nice of shape as the rest.
This 30s No1 Boss Of The Plains arrived today. Quite psyched as I've always loved these hats and have even considered having one made. Fits really well too! Hat's in nice shape save for sweat which is dry and wants to crack. I took a peek under sweat w/ a mirror long enough to clearly spy multi...
Bob H. graciously passed this, what I believe to be a 30s Arminto, along to me. This is Arminto #2 (other one is black) in as many weeks, crazy huh? Sun was setting over the err .. parking lot .. so I had to crank brights. Hats gonna get a bath hopefully tomorrow.
Ditto, Dave .. interesting and unfortunate story made even more compelling via great pics and documentation. I don't know about the SOB part but your Great Great Grandad was definitely a charismatic man.
I had a friend who's family lost their home in Newton MA when I95 was built. Difficult to...
Some of you must've seen these beauties a few weeks back? Both just gorgeous I think. I made an half hearted attempt at the "Twelve Fifty" but got laughed down. Anyway, been to meaning put em' here for posterity's sake. Hope someone here got them and will post about them! First three are the...
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