Watchlords

Wolbrook- a French skin diver.







Wolbrook and Douglas were the same watch. Apparently Neil Armstrong had the Armstrong version as a personal watch.



As a gimmick, the Wolbrook were delivered in water as to promote their water resistance.



I picked the watch up for near nothing. It is mechanical and keeps perfect time.

The 18mm NOS tropic strap I ordered for it arrived yesterday.

Look at the cool dial with gloss turning to matte.

Those are cool. You got a good one, way to go, you have a good eye.

There You go. Now You know why I am calling Rolex overpriced shit

gerdson wrote: ↑

August 17th 2022, 11:24am

There You go. Now You know why I am calling Rolex overpriced shit

That's a fine watch. I remember some other brand also used the gag of coming packed in water.

conjurer wrote: ↑

August 17th 2022, 12:06pm

That's a fine watch. I remember some other brand also used the gag of coming packed in water.

Timex, right? I remember seeing that as a kid.
I like this one. Will servicing it enable you to get it wet (shower, pool) or is that not a good idea? It seems like that’s a divisive topic.

DoctorIvey wrote: ↑

August 17th 2022, 5:20pm

conjurer wrote: ↑

August 17th 2022, 12:06pm

That's a fine watch. I remember some other brand also used the gag of coming packed in water.

Timex, right? I remember seeing that as a kid.
I like this one. Will servicing it enable you to get it wet (shower, pool) or is that not a good idea? It seems like that’s a divisive topic.

I have plenty of modern dive watches so probably not going to do it. Even a $75 watch.

Something that is better than a Rolex because you’re not going to see one running around in the wild every day!!


Sorry couldn’t resist!

Major coolness.

Is that a flame fusion crystal, because I hear they are worth more with a flame fusion crystal or watch glass that is otherwise made from flame and fusion and crystal.

That is a very cool bit of rare kit! Niiiiiice…