Interesting...but back then in 1957, if one can pay USD150 to buy a watch, I believe he must be rich in Malaysia. Back then, most of our ancestors are still struggle with food, makan pun tak ada duit, mau beli jam tangan.
So, if you do not have the watch inherited to you now, don't blame them, just blessing you are still exist now
USD150 in 1957 is equivalent to USD1,200 in 2011