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justvisiting
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Live near Lancaster PA, original home of Hamilton watches. Not far from the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, which I've enjoyed visiting and recommend to others.
https://museum.nawcc.org/
My Great grandfather was a watchmaker and jeweler for over 60 years, he had his own shop and decided to retire after he struggled with a mainspring at the tender age of 89.
One of my earliest fascinations was his black dialed Ventura, which I thought was the coolest watch ever. (It might have been a pacer) As a watchmaker he was not as enamored with it, as it was a bit of a pain to maintain and keep running. Anyway, saw a post on here about the Ventura and that prompted joining.
My earliest personal watch, featured Smoky the Bear and a moving shovel. I did acquire a Ventura a few years ago and wore it back and forth to work for a few months just because I always wanted one. Left it running on its side in a drawer when on vacation a couple of years ago, and that seemed to throw it off a bit. (In hindsight, probably should have pulled out the stem while it wasnt being worn). Took it to a local jeweler, requesting they take a look at it after they assured me they "had a guy" who worked on them but after a few weeks a manager called and suggested I trade it in on a new one, so now it is back in a desk drawer. I did pick up a men in black style one for my daughter a couple of years ago and she reports wearing it on occasion. Anyway I'm rambling, I am more of a computer guy than a watch guy but thought I would join your group. Thanks.
https://museum.nawcc.org/
My Great grandfather was a watchmaker and jeweler for over 60 years, he had his own shop and decided to retire after he struggled with a mainspring at the tender age of 89.
One of my earliest fascinations was his black dialed Ventura, which I thought was the coolest watch ever. (It might have been a pacer) As a watchmaker he was not as enamored with it, as it was a bit of a pain to maintain and keep running. Anyway, saw a post on here about the Ventura and that prompted joining.
My earliest personal watch, featured Smoky the Bear and a moving shovel. I did acquire a Ventura a few years ago and wore it back and forth to work for a few months just because I always wanted one. Left it running on its side in a drawer when on vacation a couple of years ago, and that seemed to throw it off a bit. (In hindsight, probably should have pulled out the stem while it wasnt being worn). Took it to a local jeweler, requesting they take a look at it after they assured me they "had a guy" who worked on them but after a few weeks a manager called and suggested I trade it in on a new one, so now it is back in a desk drawer. I did pick up a men in black style one for my daughter a couple of years ago and she reports wearing it on occasion. Anyway I'm rambling, I am more of a computer guy than a watch guy but thought I would join your group. Thanks.
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