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Subject: [Leica] OT: modern pocket watch?
From: topoxforddoc at btinternet.com (Charlie Chan)
Date: Wed Oct 15 19:04:16 2008
References: <2fb9396b0810121654t1402f6a6g45e96704a3381906@mail.gmail.com> <617DFD3D-0134-4256-AE1C-D8B7C67658DC@btinternet.com> <48F3A90A.4000308@tele2.fr> <2CD54BFE-FA7E-4DB3-832A-8B2CD1B65E4A@btinternet.com> <48F3AB17.3040800@tele2.fr>

But the old pocket watches were designed for old trouser or waist coat  
pockets.

Charlie

On 13 Oct 2008, at 21:09, Philippe AMARD wrote:

> yes, but I want one for old trousers, not modern ones - looks  
> ridiculous with modern pants, don't you think?
> phx
>
>
> Charlie Chan wrote:
>
>> Phillipe,
>>
>> mine fits into my trouser pocket fine (on a chain). no problem
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>> On 13 Oct 2008, at 21:01, Philippe AMARD wrote:
>>
>>> I also want a watch that fits into my old trousers pockets.
>>> phx
>>>
>>>
>>> charlie chan wrote:
>>>
>>>> Why buy a new pocket watch? I have a 1908 IWC pocket watch -    
>>>> beautifully made just like Leicas.
>>>>
>>>> Charlie
>>>>
>>>> On 13 Oct 2008, at 00:54, Andrew Moore wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Okay, sorry for the OT post, but I figure this is the right  
>>>>> crowd  and
>>>>> I haven't had much luck searching elsewhere.
>>>>>
>>>>> Who makes a good (high end, but not over the top) pocket watch    
>>>>> these days?
>>>>>
>>>>> Please reply OFF LIST.
>>>>>
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