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"Just" means "Only"?
Sep 17, 2014,08:17 AM
I would not have guessed that but then again, my grammar is English-based but I suppose that in French that would make sense......just date.
"I drove a red car" vs. "An automobile rouge, drove I".
Thanks,
MTF
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Have you ever wondered where the name ”Gyromatic” comes from…
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 17th, 2014-00:21
Friends, Have you ever wondered why Girard-Perregaux used to call their watches Gyromatic? If you have you might find this sketch interesting. Look at the left hand side; you see the two GYRO-WHEELS (1488). Gyro + Matic hence the automatic movement. Next ...
I thought I did but I was wrong!
By: MTF : September 17th, 2014-00:37
Blomman 'Gyromatic' is one of those words heard so often that it becomes familiar and you sort of know so well. Then, you are asked where it comes from.....Silence. :-) Bottom line is that I did not know really. Now I do. If only someone could tell me why...
"Just" means "Only"?
By: MTF : September 17th, 2014-08:17
I would not have guessed that but then again, my grammar is English-based but I suppose that in French that would make sense......just date. "I drove a red car" vs. "An automobile rouge, drove I". Thanks, MTF
Great! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 17th, 2014-10:32
Then the purpose of this post is full fulfilled! :) I find big interest in reading these old ads, always some big or small detail you can learn! Best Blomman
Great ad! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 17th, 2014-10:33
Could you please translate...? :) Best, my friend Blomman
OK! You never know....
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 17th, 2014-12:09
Sometimes small details are lost in translation... :) Best Blomman
My pleasure, dear HS! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 24th, 2014-01:25
Yes, a lot of interesting information in these old ads... :) Best Blomman