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Old 4 December 2019, 12:48 AM   #31
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I sent the watch to Edvi at LA Watchworks for service (another great job well done) and the caseback is dated 1968. Naturally, I left the case unpolished, changed the crystal and retained the original one.
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Old 13 December 2019, 01:56 PM   #32
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As a Vietnam era veteran (U.S. Army from 72-74), I, like you, enjoy collecting some militaria myself every now-and-then. I haven't collected but a couple watches but my favorite is my GMT 1675 set sold during Jan/1972 and complete with the original Bangkok PX purchase receipts and the custom airborne Olongapo bracelet which were normally made by craftsman located at Subic Bay, Philippines.
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Old 14 December 2019, 02:28 AM   #33
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Dam.. THIS RIGHT HERE...
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Old 14 December 2019, 04:34 AM   #34
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Nice! Please, please, please don't have it polished...
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Old 14 December 2019, 04:35 AM   #35
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Naturally, I left the case unpolished
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