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Does it have to be a wristwatch? If so, and seeing as how I have only 4 wristwatches, two of which were/are mass produced by major Japanese brands, my Westclox (will this guy ever shut up about Westclox?) 38402 from 1965/66 is it - I haven't seen this dial anywhere but the one I have, and they were likely not a big seller from a brand that probably didn't sell many watches, because they're not a great brand in the first place. This dial design lasted just 2 years in their lineup before they changed it.
But if we can extend that to any watch in our possession, I submit my 1915 Hampden pocket watch. It's probably not that rare, as Hampden was a fairly popular brand, but I haven't found one just like it (though I haven't really looked recently).
I have several to choose from, but the chickens are the most interested in watches. They'll peck anything shiny...
Meanwhile, at the Morgan garages...
(Note: I have nothing of value to add to this conversation)
example of a-sexual reproduction
Seriously, though, I'm not a digital guy...but that's actually pretty cool!
According to the catalog page, they had one that cost a whopping $25 (about $206). I mean...someone obviously purchased these or else there'd be none today, but who in the world was doing this? I love my other Westclox, but I'm not sure I'd be in the market at that price for a new example.
Then again, maybe they had a reputation locally (they were headquartered out of Illinois), so perhaps there was a strong local/regional loyalty?
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