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| Posted: Fri May 21st, 2010 05:07 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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My parents are doing some renovations at their place. When visiting them, I saw in a drawer, along some old quartz watches that belong to my father, the following ole fellow: It belonged to my grandfather, and looks like it is working pretty well! It is nicely sized for a vintage (35mm w/o crown), and it belonged to my grandpa! Although the case shows wear, the crystal and dial are in very good shape. I guess it would be hard to renovate/polish, unless I get all the gold plating out. Suggestions? Should I leave it as it is, or attempt something?   
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| Posted: Fri May 21st, 2010 05:51 pm |
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deadlyapp 3T WIS 
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I just want you to open it!
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| Posted: Fri May 21st, 2010 10:03 pm |
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rockmastermike 3T WIS 
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just as you are, in a way, a re-creation of your grandfather...so should you fix/do something with this watch...sort of re-create it on your wrist. very rare you find something so extremely valuable that you can't put a price on it!
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| Posted: Fri May 21st, 2010 10:41 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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leave it as it is imo....it's nice to have a family heirloom that has meaning to you!Congrats!
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| Posted: Fri May 21st, 2010 11:46 pm |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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oagaspar wrote:leave it as it is imo....it's nice to have a family heirloom that has meaning to you!Congrats! I would leave it as is also 
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| Posted: Sat May 22nd, 2010 06:58 am |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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I agree too...leave it alone and congrats on your find 
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| Posted: Sat May 22nd, 2010 07:05 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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I timed it and it is +60 s in 24 hours, which is good I guess for a watch made a long time ago, and has been stopped for at least 30 years... Will see how it goes from here. Two issues, though. First, the hour hand is not well aligned, it is at the hour when the minute hand at around 45. Also, when I adjust the time, the hour hand movement is not smooth. Probably some teeth damage in one of the wheels? The "elastic" bracelet (German made gold rolled Fixoflex, as stated inside it) needs some cleanup, and is a bit tight on my wrist, so I put it on a black strap. It looks pretty good, in my opinion. What do you guys think? 
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| Posted: Sat May 22nd, 2010 07:31 pm |
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smith1792 3T WIS 
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Looks great on that band. Don't have it restored, but just have it serviced. Congrats on your find. Stu
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| Posted: Sat May 22nd, 2010 10:57 pm |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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I'd leave it alone. The wear tells a story that is personal to you- you can't buy that.
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| Posted: Sun May 23rd, 2010 03:38 am |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Nice find! Enjoy the heirloom unrestored I'd say.
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| Posted: Mon May 24th, 2010 07:22 pm |
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froschd 3T WIS
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Very Classic, very nice!
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