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Ranchmanben · 22 March 2015, 08:15 AM

I'll do an update and tell the full story as soon as the deal is done. Thank you again everyone.

Ben

Jfullm42 · 22 March 2015, 08:24 AM

Wow congrats man that you are going to find someone who will bring it back

dukerules · 22 March 2015, 11:09 AM

I hope you get this restored. It would be such a cool watch.

jyan212 · 23 March 2015, 04:38 AM

Just posted in your other thread but looking forward to pics!

shaunylw · 23 March 2015, 05:38 AM

I am glued to this!

forgedblades · 23 March 2015, 05:44 AM

I wonder if the OP has seen this:

Ranchmanben · 23 March 2015, 07:53 AM

i had not seen it. That's amazing.

Ben

dysondiver · 23 March 2015, 08:11 AM

wow ,,,, thats crazy ,,,,

nycpassat · 23 March 2015, 09:57 AM

Lots of sharks in this forum no doubt.

Eric88 · 23 March 2015, 10:52 AM

What an amazing barn find. That is a serious watch with most of the right pieces available to make it quite valuable, once it is put back together. I am sure you are getting some insane offers and will do very well at the end of the day. I hope we get to see the final product and it's final fetching price!

forgedblades · 23 March 2015, 11:26 AM

And as I look at the OP's pictures again I don't know if anyone else noticed but that balance wheel looks brand spanking new compared to the other parts of the movement.

jban5 · 23 March 2015, 12:50 PM

That model must be pretty impressive when all 48 pieces of (tritium?) are glowing in the dark.

Does anyone have a pic of that?

oldLeatherNeck · 23 March 2015, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jban5

That model must be pretty impressive when all 48 pieces of (tritium?) are glowing in the dark.

Does anyone have a pic of that?

It's radium.

QueueCumber · 23 March 2015, 01:02 PM

I'l repeat it here again, since there are two identical threads on here:

If that is a radium dial, I really really really hope you were wearing a mask and didn't touch anything in that container. No, I'm not kidding...

jban5 · 23 March 2015, 01:07 PM

If anyone in the EU who needs to dispose of their Radium monsters wants to pass them along to me I will be happy to oblige. Wouldn't it be better than having them collected up and put into cement caskets and buried at sea.

V.lats97nsx · 23 March 2015, 02:17 PM

This is getting ridiculous.

subtona · 23 March 2015, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I'l repeat it here again, since there are two identical threads on here:

If that is a radium dial, I really really really hope you were wearing a mask and didn't touch anything in that container. No, I'm not kidding...

Wouldn't the radium be completely decayed after all this time?

willang · 23 March 2015, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Wouldn't the radium be completely decayed after all this time?

Interesting point made. I googled it and seems that radium's half life is 1600 years!

bondtoys · 23 March 2015, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I'l repeat it here again, since there are two identical threads on here:

If that is a radium dial, I really really really hope you were wearing a mask and didn't touch anything in that container. No, I'm not kidding...

Can't agree more.
Radium is serious stuff!

bzabodyn · 24 March 2015, 01:38 AM

Where in Texas are you located? Unfortunately not a ton of local competent vintage watch restorers here.

If you're not interested in tackling the project, shoot me a PM. I'd like to know what you got it for and where the auction was.

BZ

Onikage · 24 March 2015, 01:52 AM

Best of luck with the rare find OP!

bzabodyn · 24 March 2015, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzabodyn

Where in Texas are you located? Unfortunately not a ton of local competent vintage watch restorers here.

If you're not interested in tackling the project, shoot me a PM. I'd like to know what you got it for and where the auction was.

BZ

Sorry - missed a page and the fact you said it's sold. Think you should've kept it and tried to at least assess the actual condition/cost to restore and tried to tackle the project. You'll never have that chance again, guaranteed.

BZ

subtona · 24 March 2015, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willang

Interesting point made. I googled it and seems that radium's half life is 1600 years!

Didn't expect that,
Much longer than tritium.

That said I believe the greatest harm is if breathed or ingested.

Onikage · 24 March 2015, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzabodyn

Sorry - missed a page and the fact you said it's sold. Think you should've kept it and tried to at least assess the actual condition/cost to restore and tried to tackle the project. You'll never have that chance again, guaranteed.

BZ

x1000
Ouch..

adam78 · 24 March 2015, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzabodyn

Where in Texas are you located? Unfortunately not a ton of local competent vintage watch restorers here.

BZ

Only 2 of the best, though: BR and TT!

cajuntiger · 24 March 2015, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

Only 2 of the best, though: BR and TT!

LOL...yes Texas has some amazing watchmakers.

Ranchmanben · 24 March 2015, 09:42 AM

Well folks, the deal is done. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I think both parties left happy. I think everyone will be happy to hear that the new owner is going to fix it up and wear it. When I get home I'm going to type up the story here with pictures of where I got this.

Thank you again for all the help and comments. This is a hell of a forum and the members make the forum. I think I'm going to stick around this place, I even already had Rolex before this other find. I just didn't know this was here until I was researching my find.

Ben

subtona · 24 March 2015, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranchmanben

Well folks, the deal is done. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I think both parties left happy. I think everyone will be happy to hear that the new owner is going to fix it up and wear it. When I get home I'm going to type up the story here with pictures of where I got this.

Thank you again for all the help and comments. This is a hell of a forum and the members make the forum. I think I'm going to stick around this place, I even already had Rolex before this other find. I just didn't know this was here until I was researching my find.

Ben

looking forward to the story.

congrats on a happy deal

Suboc · 24 March 2015, 10:20 AM

Glad it worked out Ben. I can't wait to read about it.

mjm800 · 24 March 2015, 10:20 AM

I need to go to more estate sales! Great find!

22 March 2015, 11:09 AM	#63
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	I hope you get this restored. It would be such a cool watch. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

23 March 2015, 11:26 AM	#71
forgedblades "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Memphis Watch: 16610LV/CokeGMT II Posts: 396	And as I look at the OP's pictures again I don't know if anyone else noticed but that balance wheel looks brand spanking new compared to the other parts of the movement. Last edited by forgedblades; 23 March 2015 at 11:27 AM.. Reason: spl

23 March 2015, 12:50 PM	#72
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	Luminocity That model must be pretty impressive when all 48 pieces of (tritium?) are glowing in the dark. Does anyone have a pic of that?

23 March 2015, 01:02 PM	#74
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I'l repeat it here again, since there are two identical threads on here: If that is a radium dial, I really really really hope you were wearing a mask and didn't touch anything in that container. No, I'm not kidding... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

24 March 2015, 01:52 AM	#81
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Best of luck with the rare find OP! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

22 March 2015, 08:15 AM	#61
Ranchmanben "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 20	I'll do an update and tell the full story as soon as the deal is done. Thank you again everyone. Ben

22 March 2015, 08:24 AM	#62
Jfullm42 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 16600 Posts: 4,073	Wow congrats man that you are going to find someone who will bring it back

23 March 2015, 04:38 AM	#64
jyan212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York, NY Watch: 16750 matte dial Posts: 294	Just posted in your other thread but looking forward to pics!

23 March 2015, 05:38 AM	#65
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	I am glued to this!

23 March 2015, 07:53 AM	#67
Ranchmanben "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 20	i had not seen it. That's amazing. Ben

23 March 2015, 08:11 AM	#68
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	wow ,,,, thats crazy ,,,,

23 March 2015, 09:57 AM	#69
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	Lots of sharks in this forum no doubt.

23 March 2015, 10:52 AM	#70
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	What an amazing barn find. That is a serious watch with most of the right pieces available to make it quite valuable, once it is put back together. I am sure you are getting some insane offers and will do very well at the end of the day. I hope we get to see the final product and it's final fetching price!

23 March 2015, 01:07 PM	#75
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	If anyone in the EU who needs to dispose of their Radium monsters wants to pass them along to me I will be happy to oblige. Wouldn't it be better than having them collected up and put into cement caskets and buried at sea.

23 March 2015, 02:17 PM	#76
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 3,898	This is getting ridiculous.

24 March 2015, 01:38 AM	#80
bzabodyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 791	Where in Texas are you located? Unfortunately not a ton of local competent vintage watch restorers here. If you're not interested in tackling the project, shoot me a PM. I'd like to know what you got it for and where the auction was. BZ

24 March 2015, 09:42 AM	#87
Ranchmanben "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Well folks, the deal is done. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I think both parties left happy. I think everyone will be happy to hear that the new owner is going to fix it up and wear it. When I get home I'm going to type up the story here with pictures of where I got this. Thank you again for all the help and comments. This is a hell of a forum and the members make the forum. I think I'm going to stick around this place, I even already had Rolex before this other find. I just didn't know this was here until I was researching my find. Ben

24 March 2015, 10:20 AM	#89
Suboc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my forge Posts: 494	Glad it worked out Ben. I can't wait to read about it.

24 March 2015, 10:20 AM	#90
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I need to go to more estate sales! Great find! __________________

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