In 1962, I purchased my first "decent" watch (one that wasn't a Timex) in California, when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton. I loved the large lum triangle and hands that allowed me to see what time it was all night long. A year later, I was on board a Navy transport, working it's way north off Vietnam. I was standing on deck, with my arms folded, leaning on the rail, when "pop", the clasp, or one of the pins let go and I watched it pirouette into the South China Sea. I think it wanted to explore the reefs there... My question is, do you think it's still in operating condition?
Well, one thing is for sure, it is not running any more. The Sea, and its salt, does reclaim all I would think.
Ahh, I was afraid of that... 50 years of Post partum remorse is probably long enough, so I guess it's time to start looking around for another one.
My bad... It was 1965, not 62... Senior moment.
:shuc :yeller never fear, there are plenty available to reclaim your memories, start looking!! i have a sea wolf i bought new at ft benning GA in 1968. if it could talk the stories it could tell! whoa, i guess it is better that it stay quiet. good luck on your quest, be sure to check em out here BEFORE you buy.
I certainly will. My wife has to get over the shock of my new Accutron Spaceview first before I start actively looking for a " What... ANOTHER watch!?":) Thanks