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From the Lone Star with love... Austin Compuchron!

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From the Lone Star with love... Austin Compuchron!

Post22 Jun 2012, 11:57

The watch arrived just twenty minutes ago, and I already love it. Amazing NOS conditions and without a scratch. Here are the pics, hope you like my latest addition!
(Yeah, I know that my hands aren't so firm when I take a photo, but I'm so excited! :mrgreen: )
It even had the original sticker with the price of the watch back in 1977: 89$! I've carefully removed it without damaging the sticker, and now the watch is proudly on my wrist!
I must say that the watch is quite tiny, but it's not too small for a male wrist, I think it's due to Compuchron's will to make it look more like a bracelet than a watch, and that makes it look even cooler. (I wonder what kind of module has this watch!)

Thank you very much Abe for selling me such a beautiful watch!

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Post22 Jun 2012, 18:45

a nice new age style watch 8-)
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Post22 Jun 2012, 19:15

That's a very nice watch, I have the Baylor about the same size. I wear this watch a lot
Mine has the old dot display and is very bright. Got it a at watch store for $15 dollars
I asked the person at the store for old watches they don't want or need, He came with this
and said, How much you want to pay for it, I said 10. You never know, all you need is to ask.
Cheers :-) , ISH.
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Post22 Jun 2012, 22:22

Very nice sharp looking watches... congratulations. :O`~
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Post23 Jun 2012, 07:53

I'm super happy that it has found such a good home. The only downside is... it sounds like somebody has developed a bit of an addiction. I don't think there are support groups or 12 step programs for this sort of thing - there just aren't that many of us. Looks like you'll just have to cope. I advise a little moderation, maybe an occasional analog watch or LCD so as to avoid turning into an LED junkie. I've seen it happen - you start with a nice TI or CompuChron and then pretty soon you're selling your soul for a Pulsar or Omega. The next thing you know you're that pitiable creature roaming the streets with a sign saying "will work for LED watches". You don't want to turn to a life of crime or of destitution to support your habit. If you find yourself falling, get help, there must be some sort of treatment, exposure therapy or drugs or something.

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Post23 Jun 2012, 09:18

If we weren't addicted to LED watches then we wouldn't be here! :mrgreen:
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Post23 Jun 2012, 15:37

abem wrote:The next thing you know you're that pitiable creature roaming the streets with a sign saying "will work for LED watches".
-abe.


Kinda like this poor fella, instead of FOOD it would say LED WATCHES.
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Post23 Jun 2012, 15:38

+1 for that! M:)W:)M
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