Something a Little Different...

[Eddh]

No apologies for the clickbait title.

But I thought I'd post something a little different today!

This watch was presented to my Grandfather 'Ted' Humphries for his 35 years of service working as a Station Master at Ludlow train station.

Unfortunately I never met or knew him as he died before I was born but this has just been passed to me after being gifted by my grandmother (who thankfully I did know!) for my christening many years ago!

Thought I'd break up the Seikos and Subs that dominate this forum!

[mikeveal]

And I'm glad you did.
That's rather nice. It's not everyday you see an Astral in mint condition, with box and papers!

Smiths are desirable watches in the vintage world but I'm sure you'll never sell. What a lovely legacy!

[UnclePat]

What a lovely watch - the dial, hands etc. look to be in great nick, and as already said, you don’t see boxes & papers for most vintage watches either, but they are a nice thing to have.

For me that’s what watches are all about - extremely personal, and a family heirloom to help remember your Grandparents by.

Excellent.

[lostkiwi]

What a wonderful thing to have passed down to you and a great way to remember him.

And yes, a very pleasant change from Seiko and Rolex threads!

[Maxym]

lostkiwi said:

What a wonderful thing to have passed down to you and a great way to remember him.

And yes, a very pleasant change from Seiko and Rolex threads!

+1. Like the BR engraving too.

[tertius]

That’s really very nice, lovely to see.