Check out my unique watch!! Just came in!

[ChilinInTime]

There must be an old ad somewhere for these - they obviously had a specific purpose in mind. I think I recall a discussion in this forum a few years back about early pilots sometimes wearing watches strapped around the thigh. But its 17 jewels - so more likely post WW2 when that wouldn't still be happening.

You would think there would be, but I have not come across anything at all! and im online like 14 hrs a day!! :) Im sure I can count on all of you to message me or post it here if you do find any info on exactly what I have. I love it, though, and for now, I shall wear it on my wrist. Thanks everyone!

[parrotandpitbull]

Very cool watch. Until recently there was one for sale on the bay, but didnt sell and is now gone from sight. It had a lizard leather covering in brown and was perhaps a little more of a square shape. In very good condition ,superficially. It ran through 2 sale cycles, a week each with an opening bid of 225.00. I had never seen anything like it until ChilInTimes version appeared on the forum. I was 1/2 way interested in it, so I had saved it in my "Watch" section, but removed it ( before this thread appeared ) as it was no longer for sale. So, sadly I dont have the sellers name anymore or the item number, even if anyone was interested. But they may try to sell it again, so if any ones interested...All I remember of the description is Drivers Watch. It was also worn upright in the pics. Sorry if this is a tease, but I thought I would add the little bit of info I had.

[sherwoodschwartz]

hmm. looks like a travel clock. i confess that i've never seen one with legs that connect like that though. perhaps some close-ups of the case?

[Marrick]

As has been suggested, it could well be a golf watch designed to clip on the belt and thus avoid the force exerted by a golf swing. Another example (somewhat different) here: 1953 Timex Ben Hogan Folding Watch | WorthPoint and one like that posted here http://www.ioffer.com/i/semca-enamel...960s-145663849

1939 article for similar: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=4...page&q&f=false

Hermes example:

http://www.artvalue.com/auctionresul...ch-1868742.htm

[john87300]

Brilliant watch, if you're going to wear a big watch, this is the only one to wear!!!!!

[Rose]

That is such a neat watch !!!!!! Where did you find it ?
I've never seen one like it.. and I'm in Switzerland.

[ChilinInTime]

Very cool watch. Until recently there was one for sale on the bay, but didnt sell and is now gone from sight. It had a lizard leather covering in brown and was perhaps a little more of a square shape. In very good condition ,superficially. It ran through 2 sale cycles, a week each with an opening bid of 225.00. I had never seen anything like it until ChilInTimes version appeared on the forum. I was 1/2 way interested in it, so I had saved it in my "Watch" section, but removed it ( before this thread appeared ) as it was no longer for sale. So, sadly I dont have the sellers name anymore or the item number, even if anyone was interested. But they may try to sell it again, so if any ones interested...All I remember of the description is Drivers Watch. It was also worn upright in the pics. Sorry if this is a tease, but I thought I would add the little bit of info I had.

Oh yeah!! I was watching that guys post, I have it saved and I was shocked to see it actually sold for $220!! It was a beauty, I messaged him just to ask him about the watch, he said it was meant for the wrist and was a golfers watch, but also said it was meant to be worn on the side of the wrist,like a drivers watch. I have seen maybe 2 other ones come up on the bay in the last year, I guess they must be pretty rare or scarce. Im still looking for the right band, I like the lizard one the guy had, not sure what color I should get yet. Heres the link:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

[ChilinInTime]

That is such a neat watch !!!!!! Where did you find it ?
I've never seen one like it.. and I'm in Switzerland.

First of, I envy you for living in Switzerland...all I can picture of your beautiful country is watches and clocks all over the place, hanging from trees, hung on every wall and everyone walking around with 10 watches on their arms!! Oh please dont correct me if Im wrong!! :D Ha, I actually acquired it from another member here, I had posted a watch that was similar and he messaged me and offered it to me. I was very lucky and fortunate for him to come across my thread.
Whether it is worn on the belt, as some people suggest, or on the wrist, like Ive also seen, I think it is one unique watch! I love it and I will choose to wear it on the wrist, simply because, picture the reaction when someone asks you for the time and you pull out this watch from under your sleeve and tell them the time! Classic!

[ChilinInTime]

As has been suggested, it could well be a golf watch designed to clip on the belt and thus avoid the force exerted by a golf swing. Another example (somewhat different) here: 1953 Timex Ben Hogan Folding Watch | WorthPoint and one like that posted here SEMCA ENAMEL FLIP GOLF BELT PURSE TRAVEL WATCH 1960s

1939 article for similar: Popular Science - Google Books

Hermes example:

Golf belt watch sold by Wright, Chicago, on Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Nice examples, thanks for all the links. I especially like the old ad one, its similar to mine ,but not quite the same design. I really dig that one on the last link, thanks!!

[GeneJockey]

Oh yeah!! I was watching that guys post, I have it saved and I was shocked to see it actually sold for $220!! It was a beauty, I messaged him just to ask him about the watch, he said it was meant for the wrist and was a golfers watch, but also said it was meant to be worn on the side of the wrist,like a drivers watch.

I think if it were really meant to be worn on the wrist, it would have actual lugs. Also, it's hard to imagine a position where it would be convenient to read, if worn on the wrist. The way the arm bends, unless you stick your arm out straight, you're looking at the top, not the dial.

OTOH, the loops look to be the size of a man's belt of that era, and opened up, you'd be looking right down at the face.

I vote 'Belt Watch'.