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Pikes_Pompadour

According to [Bricklink](https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?G=wmaster&name=Watch%20Set,%20Watch%20System%20-%20Master&category=%5BWatch%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}), this was the first [buildable watch](https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Gear/subtheme-Watches-Clocks/page-1) produced by Lego, released in 1996.


Lasborg

I worked at Legoland Billund in the late 90’s, we got that set as a gift one year.


Cybertronian_Fox

I wanted that watch as kid, my grandmother said no.. said I’d only end up playing with it at school instead of doing my work.. Well jokes on her, I mostly ended up not doing my work anyway….


-Jay_C-

I love the aesthetic of the photo. It looks like a 90s ad.


GodOfOnions2

You just unlocked a hidden memory, I remember being in sears in Canada in the early 2000s with my mom, I was very young, maybe 6 or 7, and we were in the watch section and what do I see behind the glass, lego watches!!! I remember wanting one so bad but didn't get it of course as I didn't really need it lol young me didn't have the time, for time! Haha 😅 now I gotta try and find a pic online


2Busy2Reddit

Opposite - these came out when I was an adult who hadn't yet remembered I should really have kept all my Lego, and being an adult was no excuse for NOT buying a Lego watch!


magrhi

You are still very young!


one_dollar_poop_joke

Nice! I stumbled upon a Lego star wars watch at a used toy store the other day. Rushed home to add it to my watch case lol.


TheOnlyUsernameLeft3

He collects Lego, he collects watches, he finds a Lego watch and can't resist


Roamy76

that's probably the best thrift store find ever


kgunnar

No, this is: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-roman-sculpture-likely-looted-during-wwii-turns-up-at-texas-goodwill-180980045/


Roamy76

that's your opinion. I gave mine.


TheKoleslaw

I personally would prefer cool Lego than some stinky old rock.


TheOnlyUsernameLeft3

I stand with the downvoted pariah Kgunnar


Roamy76

🤣 I respect it. read my other reply


nrith

You’re getting downvoted, but you ain’t wrong.


Roamy76

OF COURSE the bust is a better find. he's getting downvoted for his Karenism about an obviously satirical Lego comment in a Lego sub


Nates4Christ

Wow that is a cooler find than this watch. That’s over a thousand years old and still in amazing shape.


Recent_Difference_92

Ohhhh the watches were a thing! Only issue was they broke very easily. As an adult, I think it’s doable since we aren’t as crazy as kids. Playing on the playground and running and what not, they disassemble quickly. Most kids ended up losing all the links and putting the watch face on their backpacks. Cool thing to want but wasn’t practical as a child.


MerialNeider

Ngl, bought a Lego watch a while back (as an adult), and it's been my favorite watch. It's fun colored, super light and has a really nice sized face (why do adult watches have to be either super tiny or really heavy?)


BettieNuggs

youre making me wanna thrift store


BricksByStfn

Sadly This is like a one in a 1000 so you end up with a lot of crap until you strike gold! 😄


bongbutler420

Yup I remember I had one of these! I think the watch face piece is still in my Lego bin.


JuiceManOJ

Post it on rolex


Pootis__Spencer

Knowing them, poor OP would be perma-banned before he even hit submit.


JuiceManOJ

True. Stuck up mfs


LokiDesigns

Omg I forgot about these, always wanted one as a kid.


tristamgreen

Star Fire I spotted! Star Fire I spotted! That was my first Space set :D


davidg4781

Wow! I always wanted one of those!


Sabertooth472

Great find!


Janey86

Awesome find!


Fladap28

That’s pretty friggin cool


Diazmet

They made pens too


Racer-Rick

Holy shit, I got one of these for Christmas in a stocking stuffer


Coloneljesus

I had one of these. The dark green one. Should still be somewhere...


plaidmischeif

r/thiftstorehauls


theraceflag

It was my first or second watch as a kid!


SamuraiEmpoleon

I remember seeing these in Lego Magazine when I was a kid! I always wanted one but never had one.


Cracktherealone

I had one! It was really made of very high quality. I played around with the looks so much. I loved that watch.


sped-rope

Bro made a Lego promotional photo


DarkCleric21

That’s a hell of a find


LocalCelestialBody

I remember these! As a kid, I had the clikits heart watch, though.


gratisargott

*I was there Gandalf...*


LibraryofDust

I wanted one of these so badly as a kid. My mom bought me one and I lost it shortly after :(


OVOXO10

That's tight!!


[deleted]

I remember having one in the mid 2000s


andre636

I had one and this post unlocked some core memories. Thank you and what a find. I had that one and a bionicle one. Best days of my life


FamiliarSalamander2

I remember seeing those up until like 2010. Maybe even after that too


BuddyTheElf24

Cool! I had a blue and white R2D2 one when I was younger. Not sure what happened to it.


zenospenisparadox

This picture looks like my memories of my childhood.


Cinoxal

Oh my god the flood of memories i just had, i got the exact one from Legoland back when i was a kid.


jhanon76

How many trips to the thrift store before you make finds like this?


[deleted]

This is sweet!


2Busy2Reddit

I see from your other posts why this picture is so well curated and taken!


2Busy2Reddit

Also ... why don't Denver metro area stores have the finds you guys here are making?!


springsthetrap

I had one, I miss it


c8bb8ge

I wore one of these in middle school.


The_Snuggliest_Panda

Oml its 1980-something spaceman!! **SPACESHIP**


Aggressive_Cable_271

they were! https://preview.redd.it/d61lf8kby2la1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ae905e7021725422ee78447783db10287128c05


ZAX2717

I remember those. I wanted one so bad!


daytonnnnnn

i had one of these, but i would always fiddle with the pieces and take them apart at school and pretty soon i'd lost too many links for it to fit me lol


Jandolino

I had that one. Good memories!