JUSTIFIABLE PROVOCATION.
The word Waterbury (the name of the city in the U.S.A. where these celebrated watches are manufactured) has become a synonym throughout these colonies, as elsewhere, for all that is exact and trustworthy as regards to pdcket timepieces. Tin Waterbury watches themselves provoke th; admiration of all who wear them. The testimony in their favour is overwhelming, and admits of no dispute, while their reputation stands absolutely unrivalled. All their parts are made by the most beautiful "automatic machinery so wonderfully perfect that it would seem impossible for human ingenuity to accomplish more. The Australasian Agents of the Waterbury Watch Company have received thousands of testimonials from grateful wearers, of their watches, and' every mail brings fresh evidence in support of their wonderful popularity. The following are a few samples of the opinions of those who, having worn these watches, have learned from experience to appreciate their excellent qualities: —Messrs. Mudie. & Co., general storekeepers, Warrumbungul, write under date July 30, 1890: — "We have received the watches sent by you, which have given great satisfaction. As to the one repaired, the owner would not give it for the best English lever. He says, 'It has been a right good friend to me, and I mean tc stick to it to the last, and have it "doctored" each time it is ill, the same as myself, and that is not often.' " Mr. Arthur Taplin, Cobitty, March 3, 1890, writes :—"I am perfectly satisfied with the Waterbury Watch I have in my possession. I've seen a good many of the watches, and it is the general opinion that they are good, cheap watches." Mr. James Buckley, Hanging Rock, February 7, 1890, writes :—"I consider the Waterbury Watch one of the premier watches of the age, and an invaluable boon to miners and bushmen. Considering the number in use in this district, there can be no two opinions as to the general satisfaction they give." Mr. Geo. Plummer, storekeeper, Dubbo, July 18, IS9O, writes :—" I am using one of "J " Water burys with every satisfaction, and have sold scores. In no case have I had any complaints from buyers." Mr. George Alywyn, Gurley station, Narrabri, August 22, 1890, writes : —" I have carried one of the old series Waterbury Watches for over two years, doing » good deal of riding, and have found it give entire satisfaction, and it has never yet required repair. I have now been using one of the " J " series for the last year, and find it equal to the best watch I ever had." The faithful Waterbury Watches may be obtained from any respectable storekeeper or dealer throughout New Zealand. Price: Series E, the old favourite, 13s 6d ; Series J (Gents' size), and L (Ladies' size), the new marvels of American Horological ingenuity —short-winding, stem-setting, and with enamel dials, 22s 6d each. Waterbury Watch Company's Auckland Repair Agency : Messrs. E. Porter a>*l) Co. Caution.lntending purchasers should note the fact that all watches manufactured by the Waterbury Watch Company have the word "Waterbury" printed in fine type upon their dial faces, and also the interlaced letters W.W. Co., without i which no watch sold as a Waterbury is genuine. / 7
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8539, 13 April 1891, Page 6
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530JUSTIFIABLE PROVOCATION. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8539, 13 April 1891, Page 6
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