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What do with some old watches...
Eliza252
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Here's a recycling challenge - have three watches that no longer work. I bought them for no more than £3 each so they are not worth fixing. Any ideas what I could do with them? I HATE throwing things out! 
I've made my debts bite-size too depressing to look at all at once so am handling them one at a time - first up Graduate Loan £1720 paid off! only £280 to go!!!
Money to raise for tuition fees: £3000
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!!
Money to raise for tuition fees: £3000
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!!
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I remember someone who used to make pictures out of the cogs and springs inside watches but that was before the mass production of battery powered ones
Organised people are just too lazy to look for things
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Props for a theatrical production?"This site is addictive!"
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ooo... I like the pictures I idea! The theatre props is good too but I dont know anyone with a theatre. Thanks for suggestions I've made my debts bite-size too depressing to look at all at once so am handling them one at a time - first up Graduate Loan £1720 paid off! only £280 to go!!!
Money to raise for tuition fees: £3000
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Eliza
I meant amateur dramatic societies - you would get a list from local library."This site is addictive!"
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Back to the picture idea, if you dont want to use them yourself, you could donate them to the local high school art department. They love things like that for creativity.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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Use them in a kiddie's 'dressing up box' etc.'Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.' Quentin Crisp0
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I am taking them apart as I speak for new watch/jewellery making business! will put them back together and donate them to suggested places - thanks! I've made my debts bite-size too depressing to look at all at once so am handling them one at a time - first up Graduate Loan £1720 paid off! only £280 to go!!!
Money to raise for tuition fees: £3000
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If you know of anyone who scrap books, they use watches to embellish their pages
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