~ RHF wrote:
On Sep 17, 1:15 pm, Bill Baka wrote:
D. Peter Maus wrote:
On 9/17/09 10:38 , Bill Baka wrote:
Brenda Ann wrote:
"Bob Dobbs" wrote in message
news:4ab1aff9.1468062@chupacabra...
Brenda Ann wrote:
Remember when crystal
control used to mean excellent frequency control and stability?
Compared to mechanical escapement devices it was an amazing
breakthrough, such that 'quartz' became a buzzword of quality.
Back in the early 60s I dreamt for a quartz watch like the kind I threw
so many away when I started to get the solar atomic versions.
Yes, at one time, quartz watches used to be the mark of excellence,
but, like everything else, when they went to mega-mass production, the
quality control went to hell. Now, if you get a good mechanical watch
from the days of yore, there's a good chance it's considerably more
accurate.
Yeah,
That is why I still wear a Casio from 1981. It won't break and it keeps
time to about 5 seconds a month. 4 battery chances, 4 wrist straps, and
it keeps on going. I have even taken it diving (free air, about 25 feet)
and fallen off my boat many times (mostly planned).
It ain't broke so why buy a Chinese junker. Mine says proudly "Made in
Japan"
Bill Baka
In 84, I bought a quartz watch at Wal-Mart for $4. It kept perfect
time. I set it twice a year, at the change, and that was it.
My house got robbed in '87. They took it. Damn.
Today, I wear an automatic mechanical Seiko. Not quite as accurate,
but it never needs batteries, keeps excellent time, and I can read it in
the dark without my glasses.
Interesting how things come around.
Sorry to hear about your watch. The late 80's until early 90's were the
ones to buy, before this "Made in *Communist* China junk we are
saturated with.
- Thank you China mart.
-
- Bill Baka

That's Great-Wall-of-China-Mart

http://www.americansongwriter.com/wp...10/walmart.jpg

Always thought that the "Wal*Mart" Logo
Branding should have featured a Red[*]Star
as Truth in Advertising.
http://www.underconsideration.com/br...go_history.gif
.
.
Those do sound and look about right.
Bill Baka

I still clang the iron skillets together and yell "Made in America."
I get some weird looks but I hope few people get the point.

Bill Baka (American, not Chinese)