Old Timex in Resin Paperweight

I was given this by my Uncle. It is a paperweight made by taking an old Timex and using a DIY kit casing it in liquid resin that then cures. It would be interesting to see how it is created. This must be 50 years old or older! Apparently created by my Uncle's father-in-law.

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Super cool! 😎 What a keepsake for a watch guy!

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There are many many YouTube videos that show how to do exactly this with various items. It’s pretty cool if you have something you want encased in a permanent display

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Ice cold cool!

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I cringe when I see watches turned into "art" or jewelry, because, as a hobbyist that constantly needs parts to repair my collection, someone else is using parts I may need in the future. That being said, I think that this is awesome looking and I'd love to see that on my desk 🤩

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This looks fantastic with awesome sentimental value. 🥳

I saw something similar (although newer so far less sentimental value) at the DC watch show last year with the @TheTimeBum. I believe https://www.marylandwatchworks.com/ made it.

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I was thinking someday ill do an epoxy coffee table of a seagul chronograph or somthing beautiful and cheap

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Very cool.

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That is some awesome paperweight art, what a great way to make use of a dead watch 👏🏽

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Pallet_Fork

Super cool! 😎 What a keepsake for a watch guy!

Yeah, thanks! This one dropped outta the sky! I have another paperweight I bought on eBay. I'll feature that soon as I can dig it out of a box! 😂

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Kayone73

That is some awesome paperweight art, what a great way to make use of a dead watch 👏🏽

It seems to float, and the perfect gift, get rid of junk, take care of a chore!😂

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Bjames

I was thinking someday ill do an epoxy coffee table of a seagul chronograph or somthing beautiful and cheap

Yeah I wouldn't asplode a Patek Phillipe unless you can light cigars with $100 bills without a scintilla of guilt! 🤑

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sam_kula

This looks fantastic with awesome sentimental value. 🥳

I saw something similar (although newer so far less sentimental value) at the DC watch show last year with the @TheTimeBum. I believe https://www.marylandwatchworks.com/ made it.

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Hey hon, Murlinwatchworx? O, gotta check dat out, babe! How 'bout dem O's!

-Hard cowknee naytiv