The largest independent, non-commercial, consumer-oriented resource on the Internet for owners, collectors and enthusiasts of fine wristwatches. Online since 1998.
Informational Websites ChronoMaddox -- the legacy of Chuck Maddox OnTheDash -- vintage Heuer website Zowie -- Omega information
Discussion Forums ChronoMaddox Forum Heuer Forum Omega Forum
Counterfeit Watchers ChronoTools Forum ChronoTrader Forum
Vintage Heuer Discussion Forum
The place for discussing 1930-1985 Heuer wristwatches, chronographs and dash-mounted timepieces. Online since May 2003.
OnTheDash Home What's New! Price Guide Chronographs Dash Mounted Collection
Re: The answer?
In Response To: Re: The answer? ()

: Yup

: Hodinky means little watch in Czech.

: I would love to take credit for that tidbit but my Dad wins that
: prize.

: Cheers

I can confirm it is some mismatch of czech word for watches:
hodiny = clocks (on the wall in kitchen, or some kind of clock on church)
hodinky = watches
male hodinky = little watches

I can understand that he replace last "y" with "ee" but than it is wrong czech pronunciation

Messages In This Thread

So Who is Hodinkee? Have a Look Here
The answer?
Re: The answer?
Re: The answer?
Current Position
Chronocentric and zOwie site design and contents (c) Copyright 1998-2005, Derek Ziglar; Copyright 2005-2008, Jeffrey M. Stein. All rights reserved. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the terms of use. CONTACT | TERMS OF USE | TRANSLATE