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| Posted: Thu Sep 2nd, 2010 02:30 am |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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After 4 weeks of patiently cleaning the movement and waiting for the Elgin 532 No.5 Balance Stem to arrive. I finally took the watch home today. It is my 1942 Elgin DeLuxe 555 17 Jewels 4 Adjustments Elgin USA hand wound. The previous Elgin which was shown from an earlier post, dates from 1946. What makes this special? The dial is in original condition with no patina. However,this Elgin that I am posting tonight has a round movement. I couldn't get close enough to photograph the name on the dial. It doesn't matter is the beauty of this timepiece, that sets it apart from the others. Cheers, Simon Attachment: Simons 1942 Elgin DeLuxe .jpg.jpg (Downloaded 120 times)
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| Posted: Thu Sep 2nd, 2010 09:06 pm |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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you put a lot of work and love into the restoration. well done.. very nice timepiece.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 2nd, 2010 09:49 pm |
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Birddogone 3T WIS 
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Simon, Your watch is beautiful. I like you as a young fella had appreciation for old things. Now I'm just old. Keep it up your interest in the older time pieces and some day you can pass the torch. Rod in Va.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 01:28 am |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thank you for the kind comments,ncvol17. Hi Rod, I gave my other watches that I had posted recently in the New Arrivals to my 15 year old nephew. Attachment: 1942 Elgin De Luxe 555 in leather strap.jpg 001.jpg (Downloaded 96 times)
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| Posted: Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 01:30 am |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Here's another view Attachment: 1942 Elgin De Luxe 555 in leather strap.jpg 002.jpg (Downloaded 96 times)
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| Posted: Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 07:57 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Looks like a really rare one, Simon. Perfect watch with a monkey suit and a cigar . Big Congrats and wear it in good health.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 01:03 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thanks Jeff, what you're referring to is the Patek Philippe ref. 2442. I think that is the perfect watch which really goes well with a monkey suit, Cohiba Seleccion Reserva and Louis XIII Black Pearl Limited Ed. de Remy Martin.  Cheers, Simon
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| Posted: Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 03:33 pm |
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Dragnattck 3T WIS
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well done Simon that Elgin is beautiful!!
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| Posted: Fri Sep 3rd, 2010 04:02 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thanks dragnattack. After using a little dab of Brasso metal polish on the whole watch. I'm can't believe how bright the watch looks. Note: Brasso only works on either stainless steel solid gold or gold filled watches. Cheers, Simon
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| Posted: Sat Sep 4th, 2010 10:34 am |
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KenC Admin 
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Simon_Leung wrote: Thanks dragnattack. ...uh....also on brass! hammer.gif
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| Posted: Sat Sep 4th, 2010 11:06 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nice looking vintage piece, Simon. Enjoy!
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| Posted: Sat Sep 4th, 2010 11:42 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thanks Ken for reminding me that Brasso also works on brass.  Thanks Mark,for the kind comments. However,some of the watches that you have aren't bad at all. I just couldn't find the time to stay logged into 3-T, during work hours to comment on all of them. Of all the vintage timepieces I've owned,this is the nicest. This is my current daily wearer for the time being. Cheers, Simon
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