An EL 1950 takes a licking and keeps ticking

[Fidestro]

Hi all!

I have an old Eddie Lee 1950 that has been though hell and is still ticking. I have worn this watch for quite a while until a couple of months ago I threw it in a drawer and forgot about it as I moved on to other watches. I live in the midwest and we are currently going through some pretty heavy flooding. The whole first floor of my house was flooded while I was away and it ruined everything. My TV, entertainment system, furniture, all gone. We had a cleaning crew in the other day and as they were carting out some of my furniture my EL Fiddy fell out. This thing had been underwater in what I can only describe as brown muck for two or three days. I washed it off, set the time and wound it up expecting the worst. That was two days ago and it is still ticking. I know Panerai is supposed to be a dive watch but I was always skeptical of reps. My EL Fiddy is now my new fave again because it is a survivor. Now if only the house did not smell so bad....

[jaykeem]

Aside from the watch I wish you well with all that you have gone through.

[Fidestro]

Aside from the watch I wish you well with all that you have gone through.

Thanks for your kind words, but it is like I told the Mrs., it is just stuff. Life goes on.

[FxrAndy]

That will be a keeper then, how does the strap smell though???

[its_urabus]

I wish you and yours well in this trying time...

[Fidestro]

That will be a keeper then, how does the strap smell though???

Not too bad. I was really worried about that. It is a very nice Mario Paci strap. I cleaned it with some two step Zymol leather cleaner and conditioner that I use on my car seats and so far it is holding up nicely and smells more of the cleaner than a nasty moldy smell.

Once again, thank you all for your kind words. It proves that this site is more than just a discussion forum, but a family.

[robertk]

I hope you recover nicely........as your 127 did!

[TeeJay]

Sorry to hear of your losses, I hope all works out well for you and your family.

Awesome news about the watch though There really is something magical about 127s

[Watchmeister]

Well I hope your recovery is speedy. Enjoy that EL Fiddy- still the best version ever made. It is funny how a quick glance down at your favorite watch on the wrist can brighten the day.

[P4GTR]

Good to hear the 50 was salvaged, that watch has some character now.

Best wishes for you and yours moving forward.

[Fish]

Hope you insurance covers at least a good part of the losses. Four your Fiddy that only adds to its personal value. You see, life goes on. Most stuff is just temporary, but there are a few things that are ment to be with you for a lifetime. At least you got a good story to tell about the watch. Now it is no longer just a rep watch but a symbol for getting through hard times with your head held high.

From now it can only get better. Wish you all the luck you need to recover soon from that bad times.

Edited June 18, 2008 by Fish

[sss]

Hey,

Sorry about your unfortunate situation out there in the heart land. Good news about the 50 however! And don't forget the Paci save with the cleaner! Keep your chin up and know that I am praying for a speedy recovery for your family as well as all the other families affected by the flodding. God bless!

Edited June 19, 2008 by sss

[ubiquitous]

All the best while you get things back on track!

Kindest regards...

R

[silvio]

Got an EL1950 also and still alive and ticking, albeit not received as much beating as yours.

All the best for the recovery.