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| Posted: Fri Aug 7th, 2009 01:54 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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During lunch yesterday, I went for walk. I took out my Hamilton pocket watch to look at the time and I had mishap by having missed the inner pocket of my suit jacket,while I was crossing the street. Sadly the watch is beyond repair after a car drove over it. 20/20 hindsight I should have placed a chain that I had onto the watch. It's heart breaking to see a magnificent timepiece end up destroyed. Grief stricken? Yes, to say the least. On the other hand, life goes on and I am looking forward to the Zenith Grand Prix and the English Fusee-Lever Pocketwatch. Accidents will happen,however I am glad it wasn't a more expensive timepiece. I'm not as devastated as yesterday. Cheers, Simon
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| Posted: Fri Aug 7th, 2009 02:23 pm |
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Dragnattck 3T WIS
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Ahhh Simon that saddens me to hear that but glad to see you have a positive outlook. good luck with your new incommings. Greg
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| Posted: Fri Aug 7th, 2009 02:25 pm |
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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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Sorry to hear bout your loss. As a fellow PW collector, I know how one gets attached to these wonderful pieces of history.:(:(:(:(:( Last edited on Fri Aug 7th, 2009 02:25 pm by omegaman41 |
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 12:27 am |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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In reality it was either I got hit by the car, while trying to pick up the watch. Or move out of the way and let the watch get destroyed. I didn't have a choice considering the driver of the car ran a red. Thanks for the sympathetic comments, I'll keep everyone updated on the new arrivals. Cheers, Simon
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 01:53 pm |
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Geoff150 3T WIS 
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my deepest sympathies on your loss
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 06:27 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thank you Geoff. I have been able to keep myself busy through work, not to dwell on my loss. Fortunately I have other pocket watches to keep me occupied, until the others arrive. The English Lever-Fusee needs to get a key cut, because the original owner lost it. There are other pocket watches, that I may pounce on but not immediately. 1) Hamilton 992 pocket watch 2) Omega Caliber 19L pocket watch from 1905-1920. Due to personal economic situation at the moment, I have not thought of making a purchase until both the Zenith and the English Lever-Fusee are back. If I'm desperate for a watch I might even pull the trigger on a 1890 Elgin Sidewinder pocket watch,but I have no such intentions. For now anyways, my job comes first. Thank you everyone for all the kind comments. Cheers, Simon
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 08:04 pm |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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I'm sorry to hear about your pocket watch being destroyed Simon. I enjoy reading and looking at your posts especially when it has to do with a pocket watch. It is easy to pick up on how enthusiastic you are when it comes to these rare and fine timepieces. Good luck in the future with your other watches, cheers. hand6.gifhand6.gif
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 08:40 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Simon I am sorry to hear this as I know how much you love your pocket watches!...if you would pm me your address I would appreciate it if you would accept this Hamilton 917 to help ease your pain Buddy and it would make me feel good that it has gone to someone who will actually make use of it and take the time to clean it up...the crystal is perfect and it runs sweet....just needs a little TLC on the dial.   
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 08:49 pm |
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stormin13 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: Simon I am sorry to hear this as I know how much you love your pocket watches!...if you would pm me your address I would appreciate it if you would accept this Hamilton 917 to help ease your pain Buddy and it would make me feel good that it has gone to someone who will actually make use of it and take the time to clean it up...the crystal is perfect and it runs sweet....just needs a little TLC on the dial.Wow Oscar that is an incredibly compassionate gesture on your part!!!  This a perfect example of why I dig this watch forum so much. Enjoy the remainder of the weekend, cheers.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 9th, 2009 01:12 am |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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I've just got home and finished reading the messages that everyone has written...I am touched and moved by the sympathetic comments. I am deeply moved by Oscar's generosity and I hope he gets the PM that I have sent him. To everyone who has shared my loss... THANK YOU. Holding back the tears while writing isn't easy but it's comforting to know that there are people out there, who genuinely care. No, amount of words can describe my gratitude for the comments that I have recieved in this post. I know for a fact,that I'd would have done the same thing,if anyone of you has lost their beloved timepiece. No, other watch forums that I have visited in the past; even comes close to 3-T. This is why I am proud to be a member . Yes, there are good times, funny moments and moments where we sit in aw while looking at various timepieces. It is moments such is this where we look after one another that makes 3-T an unique place. Sincerely, Simon
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| Posted: Sun Aug 9th, 2009 11:14 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Simon you are very welcome my friend!...and TY for the kind words
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| Posted: Sun Aug 9th, 2009 12:12 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Once the Hamilton 917 arrives I'll post the images up along with the technical and historic data.:) To Be Continued. Cheers, Simon
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