Discussions - alt.horology

	Sherline lathes
	Hi Guys, Any of you use Sherline ? I'm thinking of a 4100 or 4400(still tossing up whether to go with a longer bed) mini lathe. Tolerance, reliability, value for money, other brand ideas welcome. :) Btw, how is this ? On the US official site i could grab a baseline 4100A package for US$675. That's around 740 Aussie bucks..... more » By Frank Adam - 20 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages

	Sundial cannon alarm clock
	[link] There is something about those sundials I have always liked.I have a little toy cannon.I wonder if I can rig it up? cuhulin By cuhu...@webtv.net - 19 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

Emutt says Ross is a Faggot !!

...Po' leedle jonny-clock, he was exposed as a racist, misogynist, lying kook, and his fragile ego was so bruised that he now devotes his life 20 hours per day everyday post-humping the ankles of his obsessions. Some free advice, jonny-clock, put down the computer, forget about AUK, dump the pr0n, go outside and get some real air. You might become... more »

By Archie Leach's Sockpuppet - 14 Nov - 11 new of 11 messages

	Most wanted Rolex "Paul Newman" 6241 "exotic" up for auction at Sotheby's
	It's out of my league, but every Rolex collector will want to know: On November 15, Sotheby's will sell a very rare 1965 Model 6241 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Paul Newman with the exotic white dial and black sub-dials and PRE-Oyster case! It's like 4 years ago that this most wanted specific model was seen at... more » By simjo - 10 Nov - 20 new of 20 messages

	Clock oil
	Some of my old electric clocks make sort of a chattering noise when they are running.What is the best oil to use and how would I go about oiling the motors? cuhulin By cuhu...@webtv.net - 8 Nov - 7 new of 7 messages

	Christopher Ward?
	Hello, fellow keepers of the time. Last Sunday I retrieved a small catalog from my local newspaper for watches by the London-based subject. I never heard of this individual but the booklet states he uses Swiss (ETA ...timepieces? Thanks for your time and comment. Sincerely, John Wood (Code 5550) e-mail: w...@itd.nrl.navy.mil... more » By J. B. Wood - 3 Nov - 19 new of 19 messages

	In Lincoln's watch: a mystery revealed! Is this his WM Ellery Waltham Watch?
	[link] Did you read that story? Who could Is this the famous Waltham WM Ellery watch key wind watch Waltham Model 1857, serial number 67613, (also?) now in the custody of the Smithsonian Museum he had received upon the Gettysburg Address? Or is it effectively another make,... more » By SWG - 30 Oct - 6 new of 6 messages

	Putin now Blancpain fan - Pravda
	What Watch Does Putin Like to Give Away? Pravda, 26 October 2009 [link] It is an open secret that Vladimir Putin has given away some of his watches to common people during his trips in Russia. In August, he was drinking tea with a local shepherd in the Republic of Tuva and gave... more » By Revision - 28 Oct - 11 new of 11 messages

	SLAVA watches made by socialist slaves under Soviet socialism
	Los Angeles officials asked that suppliers of computer equipment stop using the terms "master" and "slave," saying such terms are offensive. The terms are sometimes used in reference to computer equipment. [link] It is unclear whether the official policy applies to the words "Mr."... more » By News Journalism - 26 Oct - 23 new of 23 messages

	Darya Gunchenko's Cunning Story Of Murder & Prostitution
	Escort Dasha Gun is a hooker with a cunning story of murder and prostitution [link] [link] Toronto russian, russia, torontokva, russian community, russian eatery, russian spas, lola gunchneko, lilly gunchenko, april carter, dasha gun, darya gunchenko, Hugh Ford, russian tv, Русс&# 1082;ое ТВ онла&# 1081;н,... more » By Nomen Nescio - 23 Oct - 1 new of 1 message