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Posted by Pogonip on October 7, 2005, 4:44 pm
emmalouise99@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> Sorry to appear from nowhere with a request for help but I thought
> you'd be my best chance of finding a particular watch.
>
> My Aunt is an avid embroiderer and several years ago (mid 1990s I
> believe) she found a wonderful watch that she absolutely loved. It was
> a thin quartz watch, a little like a Swatch. It had a black face and
> strap, if I recall correctly, with a pair of scissors as hands and a
> reel of cotton and a thimble as the 6 and 12 markers. My memory is hazy
> so this may not be an exact description, but you get the idea I hope...
> The same sort of watch was available in a number of different designs
> for several hobbies, jobs etc.
>
> This watch broke a short while ago and try as I might I can't find a
> replacement - I even went to France to a shop that I saw one in about 6
> years ago to try to replace it. (As you can tell, my aunt is very dear
> to me). I'm afraid I don't know by whom or where it is made.
>
> However, if some affectionate neice has bought one for you in recent
> times, or if you still have a cherished version of this watch, would
> you please give me any information you can about where it came from/who
> made it and so on. You'd make me very happy!
>
> Many, many thanks
>
> Emma
>
I know the watch you mean, and I can't find it anymore. It might turn
up on eBay sometime. You could use their Want It board. While looking,
I came across http://www.timissimo.com/acheter22.php which is a place
where you can design your own watch.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth
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