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Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)
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C60 Pro 300, C60 Sunrise, C63 Sealander Lucerne blue LE, C65 Dartmouth, W11 Amelia (wife), C63 Sealander (son)
Some others + a few on the way
C60 Pro 300, C60 Sunrise, C63 Sealander Lucerne blue LE, C65 Dartmouth, W11 Amelia (wife), C63 Sealander (son)
Some others + a few on the way
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Now THAT'S an heirloom. Family history, tastefully refurbished, well done. Congratulations!
Time and money? I’ve spent most of mine on booze and women. The rest I just wasted…
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These two today...
IWC from 1979 and Omega from 1972.. could not be more different.
IWC from 1979 and Omega from 1972.. could not be more different.
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My Father's Accurist which I inherited a few years ago. It has been left in a drawer for 25 years but I recently decided it was time to spend some money on it and get it repaired and restored. The crown is missing and the movement needs a lot of attention! The watch is of little monetary value but obviously has sentimental value. I have been told that it dates from the early 50's or possibly late 40's but shout up if anybody disagrees. I intend to put it on a Hirsch Regent when I get it back (assuming it is repairable)
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I will pose a question I have had for some time concerning these older pieces with "antimagnetic" script on the dial. In today's world that would be sure to mean silicon escapement parts. Is it safe to assume that a watch of this age would have a soft iron faraday cage incorporated into the case?Wolfman53 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:44 pm My Father's Accurist which I inherited a few years ago. It has been left in a drawer for 25 years but I recently decided it was time to spend some money on it and get it repaired and restored. The crown is missing and the movement needs a lot of attention! The watch is of little monetary value but obviously has sentimental value. I have been told that it dates from the early 50's or possibly late 40's but shout up if anybody disagrees. I intend to put it on a Hirsch Regent when I get it back (assuming it is repairable)
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That is a GREAT looking piece. May I ask the diameter? Really like the soldered lugs. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate a moment to get her up and running. We will be waiting for more pics.
Time and money? I’ve spent most of mine on booze and women. The rest I just wasted…
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Interesting question. I will try to remember to ask the watch repairer when I collect it. I didn't measure it but it will be in the region of 34mm.
The Accurist is being repaired in a proper old school workshop. When I took it in there was a lady with a very unusual looking watch waiting to be served. Turned out it was a WW1 military watch with hinged shrapnel guard!
I also have a Summit watch presented to Dad for 25 years service at the Steelworks. The case back is stamped with his name and the British Steel logo.
Not sure of age but either late 70's or early 80's.
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The Accurist is being repaired in a proper old school workshop. When I took it in there was a lady with a very unusual looking watch waiting to be served. Turned out it was a WW1 military watch with hinged shrapnel guard!
I also have a Summit watch presented to Dad for 25 years service at the Steelworks. The case back is stamped with his name and the British Steel logo.
Not sure of age but either late 70's or early 80's.
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Loving that Rolex, Ferg!
Got me inspired to break out my favourite vintage, the 1961 286 for a quiet Sunday.
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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