My first Forum inspired non CW
My first Forum inspired non CW
I have felt that my watch collection needed a pilot watch for some time and when 'poppydoodlesdad' posted a picture of one my mind was made up. He very kindly PM'd a few details and I shamelessly copied (almost). So here are a few pics. Of my Kemmner Flieger A.
I have read lots of positives about Kemmner here and I have to say dealing with Roland was excellent and made so easy with prompt replies. He even agreed to build a slightly different version of the the one he had on eBay and changed the case to a beadblasted matt and put an ETA movement in. I am really really pleased, thanks again Poppydoodlesdad.
I have read lots of positives about Kemmner here and I have to say dealing with Roland was excellent and made so easy with prompt replies. He even agreed to build a slightly different version of the the one he had on eBay and changed the case to a beadblasted matt and put an ETA movement in. I am really really pleased, thanks again Poppydoodlesdad.
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That looks very tasty.
Sounds like you've basically got a one off.
I like the look of that exhibition back too.
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Sounds like you've basically got a one off.
I like the look of that exhibition back too.
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Very nice like the red 60 sub seconds
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I had one identical to that, except I had the polished case with brushed sides.
Great watch, and kept good time.
Congrats on the purchase!
Great watch, and kept good time.
Congrats on the purchase!
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A good looking pilot watch, nice big hands.
No more Quartz (except when I cannot resist).
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I've been eyeing this one up for a long time on ebay – it's a stunner and I prefer it to the 2011 FLE, which looks kind of similar. Congratulations
What ETA movement did he put in for you?
What ETA movement did he put in for you?
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Looks like a 6498 to me, judging by the seconds at six arrangement. Nice looking piece. Might just have to have a gander at erkahund's shop on ebay.It'sAliveJim wrote:I've been eyeing this one up for a long time on ebay – it's a stunner and I prefer it to the 2011 FLE, which looks kind of similar. Congratulations
What ETA movement did he put in for you?
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Thanks for the kind comments.
It'sAliveJim - I thought it looked a bit like the 2011 FLE as well and was very tempted by one Downer had for sale recently.
jmarchitect - yes your right it is the 6498-1. Actually the one slight disappointment is that I thought it might be a hacking movement but isn't.
It'sAliveJim - I thought it looked a bit like the 2011 FLE as well and was very tempted by one Downer had for sale recently.
jmarchitect - yes your right it is the 6498-1. Actually the one slight disappointment is that I thought it might be a hacking movement but isn't.
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Great looking watch Andy. The bead blasted finish works really well with that watch.
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Very nice, good buy, well done. I also like the look of the "box" it came in!
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I have to check them out....thank you for sharing. Great watch, love handwiners.
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What a stunner, always fancied a kemner octopus myself..maybe one day
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Looks great, congrats the exhibition back is lovely and like the 2011 fle, doesn't scrimp on 'display'. Enjoy your one off.
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