A few months ago I came across my "box of treasures" that includes all sorts of stuff from the stork thing that was on my christening cake, some Dinky Toys I had as a child and for some odd reason my Primary School cap!
BUT the find that really surprised and pleased me was the wristwatch I had as a Christmas present from my parents in 1958, when I was 11, and that I probably hadn't worn since I was about 17 when I bought another watch.
What was even more surprising was that after giving it a quick shake around (it's an automatic - remember them? - the plate on the back of the movement swings as you wear the watch and winds it) it worked, keeping perfect time.
Not bad for a 60+ year old watch that's not run for over 50 years.
I haven't worn a watch since July 2013 so it's probably going to stay in the treasures box.
12 October 2023
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