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A Whisky Watch

By The Steeple Times◆21 March 2019◆1 minute read
A Whisky Watch – Louis Moinet watch containing whisky for sale – Louis Moinet ‘Whisky Watch’ to be auctioned by Fellows on 2nd April 2018; it includes a capsule containing the “world’s oldest whisky” and has an estimate of £12,000 to £18,000 ($15,800 to $23,600, €13,800 to €20,800 or درهم57,900 to درهم86,800)
A Whisky Watch – Louis Moinet watch containing whisky for sale – Louis Moinet ‘Whisky Watch’ to be auctioned by Fellows on 2nd April 2018; it includes a capsule containing the “world’s oldest whisky” and has an estimate of £12,000 to £18,000 ($15,800 to $23,600, €13,800 to €20,800 or درهم57,900 to درهم86,800)
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  1. peter Wayde22 March 2019

    I have heard of many dimwitted things but this caps all

  2. Julie A Randall25 March 2019

    Silly invention.

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