And now, little man, I give the watch to you...

[dibbers006]

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[jameswatch]

great story, i wonder what co. now a days offer watches to loyal service? classic watch btw.

[Mr MoJo]

Nice watch, nice story

[TonyHetherington]

That's great

[andy_s]

Fabulous, wear it carefully!

[muckymotor]

jameswatch said:

great story, i wonder what co. now a days offer watches to loyal service? classic watch btw.

I got bugger all off my company for 25 years service, not even a "well done"

Nice watch OP, I have a couple of Omegas myself and so can appreciate their timeless quality.

[Ash 996 GT2]

It is worth..................................................
























The feeling you have now, priceless.

Edited by Ash 996 GT2 on Wednesday 17th March 16:57

[Miguel Alvarez]

Nice story and watch.

[sneijder]

Nice stuff, It's a shame companies don't do this kind of thing any more. Only the top captains of industry, shaping the lives of millions and even whole countries with a decisive well thought out strategy are worthy of such reward and horological majesty.

[Barry Ashcroft]

Great

To OP great story & nice watch, I also have my late Uncles 1950's Omega

[hilly10]

Treasure it and the memories it gives you. Nice watch

[LukeBird]

Very nice Rich!

[covmutley]

Found my great uncles movado in a drawer at my parents few months ago. Just sent it off for service which is probably costing more than it's worth but looking forward to wearing it.

[cg360]

The company I work for still hands out long-service watches. Apparently a local jeweller puts together a sort of 'sterile' model built from quality parts.

[chrisr29]

My granddad gave me numerous old watches when I was a nipper.

What did I do with them? Take 'em apart and stick the bits in an old shoe box

Although the gold Rolex he got as a retirement pressie from his firm went to my uncle.

[Agoogy]

I was left a 1940's Tudor Prince Oysterdate by my grandad...the only thing of value he had...unsure why he left it to me, he had five other grand children to choose from... I did used to play with the watch whenever I saw it though on the very few occasions we got to go and see/stay with the grandparents...
Not 100% sure what he did as a young man other drive steam traction engines...

[HereBeMonsters]

I wish any of my vintage Omegas had that provenance. I won't tell you how much it's worth as you're not allowed to sell it, but insure it for a fair bit.

[dozen]

On the birth of my son last year I bought a Speedmaster Date that I intend to give to him when he is all grown up. He is only 6 months now and he already likes to play with it on my wrist.

I love the idea of having something to give him that he will remember from his very earliest days and he can pass on to his family when I am long dead!