Prototype Bristol Area 1970s and 80s

[Captain Kernow]

Bristol Bath Road Depot Hard to believe it closed 31 years ago.

And even harder to believe that it is still a derelict site...

 

[Dan Randall]

My late Father worked on the railway in the Bristol area including at St Phillip’s Marsh and retiring from Bath Road; this was from the early 1960s until 1990 (if I remember rightly). He was involved in ultrasonic testing and allied matters when he left.

He was presented with this fine watch after 35 years service, which I wear now with pride.

steve

That’s a classic looking timepiece and my late father wore something very similar, back in the day.

I can remember as a child, my mother ran a mail order catalogue and for some reason, I always liked looking at the watches section. I often noticed the ”Jewels” inscription on the various watch faces, without ever knowing what it meant. Well, 50+ years later, after seeing your father’s watch, curiousity got the better of me, so I paid a visit to my friend, Mr Google….

Watch Jewels 101: What They Are & Why They Matter

Find out what jewels in a watch actually do. This guide explains how rubies reduce friction, improve accuracy, and enhance movement quality.

www.the1916company.com

So, now I know, as do any non-Horologists reading this!

(With apologies for the thread drift).


Regards

Dan