Looking for a Swatch watch from late 1980's/early 1990's.......?

I had a Swatch watch when I was about 11 (it would have been around 1989 or so) and it seems to have got lost in the various house moves I have had since. I have tried (it seems like!) EVERY vintage stockists on the web and have still never seen anything like the one I had.
It had a black strap and a mirrored face, surrounded by chrome. On the mirrored face was a map of the world in different (pastel?) colours. Is anybody out there a Swatch enthusiast that could tell me even the name of this particular design so I would be halfway to finding one? Many thanks in advance xxx

Is this an authentic Rolex?

I picked up this watch from an antique store.
It is fairly old and in very good condition

I am not sure whether this is an authentic rolex or not and maybe you enthusiasts might be able to tell.

the watch face has the logo, followed by 'rolex', oyster perpetual, quartz. and has small diamonds where the 12,3,6,9 should be.

the backing says 'switzerland, quartz, gold plated, 2035-21, all stainless steel. thanks

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx133/savanahbananah17/Adelaide091575.jpg http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx133/savanahbananah17/Adelaide091576.jpg

sorry about the glare

For the guys, an engagement present question...?

I have a very strong suspicion (read: I accidentally found the ring) that I am getting proposed to on my boyfriend and my 4th anniversary. I want to buy him something to surprise him even though we agreed not to buy each other anniversary gifts. I think that it's not fair that I get a beautiful heirloom type gift and he doesn't also get something meaningful. So I am buying him an antique pocket-watch as an engagement present. He is the type of guy who wears vintage suits and a black fedora when he dresses up (which is frequently) and I just thought he would appreciate a pocket watch. My question is, mostly to the guys, but girls, your input also appreciated: A. What do you think about the whole male-engagement present? and B. Guys, would you be excited about getting a gift such as the pocket watch I am getting for my man?

Thanks guys!

i dont like the way this story ended...any suggestions?

Standing there in the mist of the night, Charlotte could feel the darkness surround her as the minute hand on her vintage gold watch inched ever so close to midnight. Without a doubt, she knew she was going to die. The nerve wrenching silence was unbearable. She could hear everything, the dew sliding off the leaves, the blinking of her eyes, even the sound of the wind silently brushing against her sweaty skin, but she could see nothing, the pitch black of the night was blinding, almost even had a morbid feeling. Pacing back and forth, she figured it was best she just run. Not even a second later, she caught herself running, running so fast that the darkness seemed darker, if that was even possible, she looked down at her feet, as they were just a mere blur to her sight. She was running too fast to know where she was going. She surely didn’t have a destination, but hoping she would make it somewhere safe before the strike of midnight. As she thought about ways to survive, she felt something, or someone, behind her, as if watching her every move so intently. She was terrified these might be her last moments of life, so carefully she took out her pocket knife and spun around quickly, ready to attack any person that tried to get in the way of her survival; no one was there, not even a single animal. Nervously, she quickened her pace, assuming that there might be hope up ahead of the forest. She wasn’t very aware of the signs that embellished the opening of the forest. All of which read: “forest of no return!” She just kept on walking. Too focused on the fact that maybe, just maybe, she would live; a smirk uncovered itself across her face. Suddenly she heard little footsteps tapping around simultaneously all over the dead forest. First she was scared, but once again, nothing was there. She was starting to come to the realization that she might be loosing her mind little by little. Once again she looked down at her watch, twenty minutes left. Charlotte’s heart beat began to quicken as the thought of the previous night came into play in her mind. Chills ran down her spine at the very thought of going through such animal like torture again. Out of no where a glowing light caught her attention. Without even thinking she jolted towards it, hoping this could be her way out. Never the less she was down to eleven minutes, speeding up, she felt as if the light was so close almost touchable. Suddenly she felt her feet drop off the surface of the earth and she knew she was falling. Thinking this was it, she didn’t expect when Out of no where something caught her, it was the same man she saw the night before, the one who stood before her and casually hunted her family. Grasping for air she could see in his eyes that he had been waiting for her. Slowly she closed her eyes ready to give up the fight, when it occurred to her that she still had the pocket knife, she swiftly took it out and pierced him in the heart with it, she fell to the ground with a loud thump and knew it was over, she still had her life.

im not reallly happy with the ending but im not sure how to change it

Can Ghost Possess Inanimate Objects?

Can Ghosts Possess Inanimate Objects?

My Mom Buys And Sells Vintage Dolls And Toys On Ebay For A Hobby And To Make Extra Cash And There All Old Stuff From Yard Sales Auction Houses And Flee Markets. The Computer Room Is Next To My Room And That's Where She Keeps Everything She Gets Like In The Closet And On The Floor....

At Night When Im Watching TV Or Sleeping In My Room I Keep Thinking Im Hearing Foot Steps Out There Or Creeks And I Know It's Not My Cat Because She Sleeps In My Room. Also I Have A Friend That's Staying With Us And He Sleeps In The Living Room And It's So Loud Sometimes I Think It's Him But I Find Out He Hasn't Even Come Home Yet, And The House Is A Townhouse And It's Only Like 20 Years Old Or So Give Or Take A Year. We Were The Only People To Have Ever Lived In This House....

So What Do You Think About This Situation Do You Think My House Is Partly Haunted Or Am I Just Imagining Things????

Oh Yeah And Did I Mention She Uses The Computer My Grandmother Used To Use Before She Died. That Was Something That Was Given To Us After She Had Passed. Also I Used To Go Ghost Hunting A Lot At The Jericho Covered Bridge In Harford County Maryland Maybe A Ghost Followed Me From There Who Knows. Just Figured Id Mention That....

I Have Pictures Of Ghosts On My Myspace

http://www.myspace.com/10840516

Heres The Short Cut To My Ghost Pictures. The Incredible Ones Are The First Couple Ones....

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=10840516&albumId=1223802

Looking for more info on my antique pocket watch.?

I have an Elgin pocket watch, Ive been looking online trying to get more info on it. Im trying to get the value. I have entered the serial number on this website and these are the results:

http://elginwatches.org/cgi-bin/elgin_sn?sn=12733589

I dont know what any of this means really.
Anyone know another website or something online that can tell me an estimated value, or some more info on this particular watch.

How old is my pocket watch?

It's an american Waltham watch but inside it says A.L.D English Make,
When you open the cover, inside there's the number 55268 and then XX,
And where the actual clockwork is there's a little serial number thingy on the side - 12386437.

Sorry, I'm fifteen, I don't know much about how to find out this stuff. X'D I've tried searching the web but I can't make sense of a lot of the things.
I got it at an antiques fair so I know nothing, really, other than it's really pretty. (:

Can someone tell me about my timepiece?

When I was just a boy, I was given an antique pocket watch that belonged to my mothers grandfather who died in 1901. I did what little research that was possible and judging from the serial number and brand name, it's an American Waltham made sometime in 1866. Serial number 232007 and it also says FAHY Conqueror No. 2. It was kept in excellent condition and shit shines bright I was hoping for any information you might have about the watch or it's value. Im looking to sell so if you might know of a good place to start it would be much appreciated. Stunning craftsmanship. See for yourself.

http://s482.photobucket.com/albums/rr189/pchambs/Waltham%20Conqueror%20No%202/

Vintage Swiss watches. Why are some brands 10 times more expensive than others.?

Can anyone list out the hierarchy of vintage Swiss Watches starting from the most expensive ones and going down below . Lets start say ( and free free to rearrange ) :-
Patek Philip
Rolex
LeCoutre
etc
etc
What makes certain Swiss Watches a lot more expensive than others e.g. a West End or Benrus might keep excellent time than a Girard P or LeCoutre that needs to be worked on. So HOW did this stereotype develop .

antique pocket watch with 17 jewels?

I have an antique pocket watch that is a Waltham. Its 14k gold...very fancy...it has an elgin giant case 14k & a chain from 1924 that is 14k.
I know it depends on condition, but could anyone give me and estimate price???
It has a gold plate center on the dial of the watch with matching gold numbers. it also has the other circle on the bottom that times the seconds. It is wound & adjusted. A dealer offered 300 for it & a guy told me he would give me 400 for the price in gold...i cant trust them i already know this..lol
any info would be helpful. I have searched the database and not come up with much. I am pretty sure it in the 1920-1925 range...

Is this an authentic Rolex?

I picked up this watch from an antique store.
It is fairly old and in very good condition

I am not sure whether this is an authentic rolex or not and maybe you enthusiasts might be able to tell.

the watch face has the logo, followed by 'rolex', oyster perpetual, quartz. and has small diamonds where the 12,3,6,9 should be.

the backing says 'switzerland, quartz, gold plated, 2035-21, all stainless steel. thanks

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx133/savanahbananah17/Adelaide091575.jpg http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx133/savanahbananah17/Adelaide091576.jpg

sorry about the glare

Is this an authentic Rolex?

I picked up this watch from an antique store.
It is fairly old and in very good condition

I am not sure whether this is an authentic rolex or not and maybe you enthusiasts might be able to tell.

the watch face has the logo, followed by 'rolex', oyster perpetual, quartz. and has small diamonds where the 12,3,6,9 should be.

the backing says 'switzerland, quartz, gold plated, 2035-21, all stainless steel. thanks

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx133/savanahbananah17/Adelaide091575.jpg http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx133/savanahbananah17/Adelaide091576.jpg

sorry about the glare

Where can I?

Get a Vintage Vest from the 80s or 70s, like the ones that Kelso wears on That 70s Show, or this vest in the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZni1gomz8Y

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3096025344/tt0083866

And maybe this vest, Although it looks new, yet has that vintage look to it

http://www.superdeluxe.com/sd/contentDetail.do?id=D81F2344BF5AC7BB5EAF3625FC9D62382A52A6DF97B7AF8A

http://cnn-4.vo.llnwd.net/c3/sdx/video/turner/2007/04.16/jacklinks.shaving.cream/003.jpg

I really want one like these, I love the different colors, diagonal designs, big pockets, snap fronts, BIG-@$$ Collars. Can anyone help me

Please, where can I get one, I love the vintage vest look, can anyone help?

Where can I buy vintage pocket watches in India?

I'm travelling to India soon and would like to know where can I get vintage pocket watches (Longines, Roskopf, etc) in good working condition.

I'm going to be in the main cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, etc)

Thanks in advance

Make me an outfit to wear?

I love stores such as:
www.forever21.com
www.shopruche.com - Mainly just their dresses and jewelry
www.urbanoutfitters.com

And clothing pieces I like include leggings, jeans (boot cut, flare, skinny...NOT super skinny or colored jeans), cardigan sweaters, boots, converse, flats, layering (such as a tank over a longer shirt), vintage looking jewelry, button-down shirts/plaid flannel shirts, and dresses such as these:

http://www.shopruche.com/light-linen-pocket-dress-p-744.html

Colors I like to wear include orange, yellow, brown, blue, grey, and purple

I also love Amy Juergens' (from The Secret Life of the American Teenager, if you've ever watched that show) style

You could make it on polyvore if you wanted or just give me links to clothing pieces...Thanks in advance!

Where can I?

Get a Vintage Vest from the 80s or 70s, like the ones that Kelso wears on That 70s Show, or this vest in the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZni1gomz8Y

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3096025344/tt0083866

And maybe this vest, Although it looks new, yet has that vintage look to it

http://www.superdeluxe.com/sd/contentDetail.do?id=D81F2344BF5AC7BB5EAF3625FC9D62382A52A6DF97B7AF8A

http://cnn-4.vo.llnwd.net/c3/sdx/video/turner/2007/04.16/jacklinks.shaving.cream/003.jpg

I really want one like these, I love the different colors, diagonal designs, big pockets, snap fronts, BIG-@$$ Collars. Can anyone help me.

Please, where can I get one, I love the vintage vest look, can anyone help?