Looks like West.Anyone know who this guy is?
Cause he was manly enough to make it work.Why did Dallas West wear a girls watch?
Interesting observation I didn’t even notice that. Judging by the clay ball, this photo may be from the mid 60’s or earlierWhy did Dallas West wear a girls watch?
People didn't wear these ridiculously massive watches like they do today. My dad had a Hamilton like this. Wish i had that thing. Uber-cool these days.Why did Dallas West wear a girls watch?
I once was a watch collector- men's wrist watches from the beginning until1980 or so were much smaller than today- and that spandex watch bracelet pushed up on the wrist always made them look even smaller- it was very common back then - Spiedel made those watch bracelets famous. You may sometimes see their old display cases on the counters of very old still existing Jewelry stores.Why did Dallas West wear a girls watch?
No batteries either. The last thing I did before I went to bed was wind the wristwatch.I once was a watch collector- men's wrist watches from the beginning until1980 or so were much smaller than today- and that spandex watch bracelet pushed up on the wrist always made them look even smaller- it was very common back then - Spiedel made those watch bracelets famous. You may sometimes see their old display cases on the counters of very old still existing Jewelry stores.
I still have my Dad's- runs perfect after 60+ years and all I ever did was a few cleanings. A Hamilton. I started collecting watches about 25 years ago while searching for pool cues and golf clubs at Garage sales and bought a 1930s watch for 50cents and sold it for $500! I had many finds of watches - Omega Seamasters, etc. - even found one last year at a yard sale and made $300 on it!No batteries either. The last thing I did before I went to bed was wind the wristwatch.
Service prices for the wind ups vary tremendously. You can get taken for high price quotes- I actually had a guy want $400 to service my dad's Hamilton last year- but I found another guy down here in Naples, Fl who sent it out to NYC and back for only $60 and for the past year it has run perfect!Yep..I have a couple of old watches from the 50's...both run well. Loved the old square faced art deco design. Mine are Omega, and my favorite...an old Lord Elgin.
My wife has a 1957 ladies Hamilton, gold & diamonds..cost quite a bit to have serviced and some missing bracelet links made by a goldsmith. He did a great job, can't tell the difference between new and old. How do I know it's a 1957? Engraved on the back...from my wife's dad to her mom.
Definitely not for sale...
Count me among those who fails to understand the current fad of wearing an alarm clock sized wrist watch.
They still make straps and bracelets.Blast from the past. I haven't seen, heard or read the name Spiedel in 60 years?
It is Dallas. He was a great player who somehow managed to stay under the radar compared to some of his contemporaries. He played all games at a high level, including Three Cushions. I believe he is in the HOF. He should be! Still alive and kicking in Rockford, IL. I think he sold his poolroom a few years back.I agree looks like Dallas West about 1970