Just wondering what passes the test of time? I personally have an old Casio watch and if you count fruit trees, those are pretty old too.
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If it’s truly daily use only, then surprising myself, I think it might actually be my phone.
My “TV” is a (modern) 36" LCD computer monitor hooked to a 2011 Dell Latitude E6400.
My washing machine is a workhorse from 1997. Can’t say I use it daily but multiple times per week.
Some of the wiring in my house is still original from '55, if that counts.
Might wanna have that wiring in your house checked out, that 50s wiring can be a little on the sketchy side.
Source: am electrician
AFAIK, it’s only two outlets on the far end of the house. The only things I have plugged into them are some lamps (with LED bulbs) and phone chargers. The rest of the house was re-wired in ~2013 or so. Not sure why previous owner didn’t do those last few outlets, but at least the rest of the house is up to code.
Ah gotcha. It’s possible that they were a pain to get to without destroying the plaster/drywall and the previous owner was tapped for money, it happens. But yeah, make sure no heavy loads, especially space heaters, and you’re probably fine.
A Leatherman wave I purchased when I first started working and they had just come out. Blade holds its edge and everything still works smoothly. Plus I have worked out a one handed flick to fully open the pliers.
A manual coffee grinder from about 1910.
I figure I need it because if the electric’s broke I’ll need coffee to fix it.
Wow thats great.
We use an old bullet that was gifted us to grind our coffee. It used to do a whole lot more…but we got a better blender. It works well and its easy to clean.
I have a cheap plastic hair brush my mum bought me over 40 years ago when I was about 6 or 7, she said it cost a dollar and surprised I still use it daily.
There is nothing wrong with it, so it lives on.
I have a refrigerator from around 1988 or 1989 that still works perfectly. Around 1999, it stopped working, so we bought a new one. We didn’t throw away the old fridge because we used it to store plates and cutlery, but we were sure that it was completely broken. Then, last year, a technician saw it and told us that only a component needed to be replaced for it to work again. Lo and behold, the damn thing was revived, and after a two-decade slumber it worked again as if no time had passed.
My dick. I’ve used that every day since I was born.
The dresser in my bedroom was my dad’s and it’s older than me. I think it’s around 50 years old.
My body. Had it all my life and I’m planning on using it until I die. Or until I can put my consciousness in a robot body if that becomes possible first.
I have a mix of hand tools like scrwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers inherited from my father in law who said some were from back in the 60s that I use as needed.
They are still in decent shape so they get put to good use regularly to make up for being left in a closet for a few decades.
My keyboard is almost middle aged
IBM Model M. I bought 3 at a garage sale in the late 90s, 1 for use 2 for backups, and I’ve never needed the backups
I have a Stanley mug, bought it in 96 when I was working in construction. It’s been kicked off scaffolding more times than I can count.
Used so much that the green started coming off ten+ years ago. So I sanded it off and it now has a brushed stainless look.
The lip cover has been gone for at least 15 years, worked well when it was there though. The mug is far too big to fit in any cup holder and has been tossed around mercilessly in every truck I have ever owned without spilling a drop up until the day it broke off.
The lid has chew marks where sharp puppy teeth of my long dead forever friend had himself a munch.
I can’t see ever replacing it and I don’t see it ever breaking to the point I’ll need to.
I also have a knife in the running that would fit the question.
We have a formica dining table made in the 50s, I think. It looks cool, is in great shape, and I love spotting them in older movies.
Probably the silverware that I grew up with.
I have a ninja turtle cereal bowl from when I was a kid that I still use. It’s from 1988.
How faded is it?
It’s suprisingly in great condition. The only sign of wear is the paint on the eyes has chipped off in some areas.
Zoom H1 recorder. Had it since ~2011. Not daily but very regularly.
Technics 1200 Mk II turntable I’ve had since 2007 or so. The OG, the industry standard, the perfect marriage of form and function <3
