TCI Pulsar Wear-Test
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Internet conversation about a recent Pulsar
non-eBay auction was brought to my attention. In particular, talk about the term
�wear-test�. This term originated in the late 1800�s inside the original
Hamilton Watch Co., were it was common to supply management employees with the
newest models. This was The confusion seems to be with a �wear-test and a
�prototype� watch. There is a distinct difference as a prototype is a
�one-off �. At least in respect to Time Computer, Inc., I know of no two
prototypes alike, probably because they were hand-made. I believe this is and
was typical in the industry. The fact is, the cost of a prototype would
prohibited the company to put one on the wrist of multiple employees. A
wear-test watch is simply one watch from a small production run to be worn and
tested before mass-production. I haven�t visited or participate in any of the watch forums
outside of the Pulsar Forum in years and have no plans to change my stance. As
always, I would be happy to discuss this subject or any of the watches included
in that auction on the Pulsar Forum at oldpulsars.com. With nearly 25 years of
research, publication of my work in several precious books, watch magazines, and
on many websites, it simply amazes me nobody asks for the �Facts�. http://oldpulsars.brinkster.net/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3
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