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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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This is my 1946 Elgin DeLuxe 694 in 10kt Gold Filled, the watch is an Elgin USA 17 Jewel 4 Adjustment Hand Wound movement. Attachment: Simon's 1946 Elgin DeLuxe Grade 694.jpg 001.jpg (Downloaded 58 times) Last edited on Tue Aug 24th, 2010 08:10 pm by Simon_Leung |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Here's the Elgin with the others Attachment: Simon's Vintage Watch Quartet.jpg 001.jpg (Downloaded 58 times) Last edited on Tue Aug 24th, 2010 08:11 pm by Simon_Leung |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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The Elgin DeLuxe 555 should be completed sometime this week...stayed tuned for updates. Cheers, Simon |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Well done Simon, nice collection of vintage timepieces |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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That is a really great collection you have there. It is always a pleasure to see your collection grow with your vintage enthusiasm for watches. |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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That is a really great collection you have there. It is always a pleasure to see your collection grow with your vintage enthusiasm for watches. |
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KenC Admin 
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You rarely here about "gold-filled" these days with the chintzy 3 to 10 microns of gold electroplating which constantly wears off. Gold filled standard used to require a minimum of 1/20 inch (or, I believe, 70 microns) of gold so that it would not wear through...in fact, it was difficult to scratch through to the base metal which was usually Sterling Silver! |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: You rarely here about "gold-filled" these days with the chintzy 3 to 10 microns of gold electroplating which constantly wears off. Gold filled standard used to require a minimum of 1/20 inch (or, I believe, 70 microns) of gold so that it would not wear through...in fact, it was difficult to scratch through to the base metal which was usually Sterling Silver! I agree. Cheers, Simon |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thank you all, for the kind comments. Once I have the other timepieces in order I will definitely post them together. For a more correct period look,I might replace the stretch bracelet on the Mido with the aftermarket 1940's style leather strap that came with the watch. Cheers, Simon |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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You're getting a great vintage collection together! |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thanks Natevan Cheers, Simon Last edited on Wed Aug 25th, 2010 01:40 pm by Simon_Leung |
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