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6 June 2012, 04:35 PM
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Before and after pics of a Datora 785 barn find!
Hi, here's some pre and post servicing pics of my 1946 Breitling Datora Valjoux 72C Triple date 785 in 18k Rose gold in pictures.
Here are the pictures before this virtual barn find was serviced             And here are pictures after a movement service and a cleanup by Craig@ Chrondeco, who made sure that everything remained original on the watch while at the same time bringing it to it's former glory so that I could wear it more often, giving me a glimpse and feel of what the original owner might have felt like wearing this watch when he bought it in 1946, the pictures say it best! Job performed: A simple dial cleanup to remove any dirt/grime/stains and a movement only service          [img]http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p591/cruvon/IMG_0057.jpg[/img  and a wrist shot 
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6 June 2012, 04:42 PM
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Gorgeous watch
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6 June 2012, 05:44 PM
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7 June 2012, 02:40 AM
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Absolutely superb, nicely done!
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7 June 2012, 12:51 PM
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7 June 2012, 12:57 PM
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A stunner! Great results.
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7 June 2012, 02:46 PM
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7 June 2012, 02:58 PM
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What a difference...It came out looking spectacular!!
Great find you acquired. I'd be proud to own that, and I'm sure you're over the moon as well! Enjoy it for years to come! 
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7 June 2012, 03:03 PM
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8 June 2012, 07:32 AM
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That Datora is absolutely gorgeous! I love a vintage chrono in 18K Rose Gold!
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9 June 2012, 02:25 AM
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That Datora is absolutely gorgeous
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9 June 2012, 07:09 AM
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Wow!! I am speachless. That is one gorgeous watch.
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12 June 2012, 03:08 PM
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12 June 2012, 03:24 PM
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San that looks amazing! i remember when you got it .. a while ago! it was worth the wait and looks tremendous!
enjoy
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12 June 2012, 04:51 PM
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18 June 2012, 03:23 PM
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WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW........................... I want one!!!!!
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19 June 2012, 10:29 AM
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19 June 2012, 11:31 AM
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So.... you bought it new , and you are just now getting it serviced ???
j/k lol;0 Beautiful Breitling ! |
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19 June 2012, 11:39 AM
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29 June 2012, 01:43 PM
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Well done!
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29 June 2012, 01:58 PM
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29 June 2012, 08:35 PM
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Beautiful.
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29 June 2012, 09:25 PM
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Amazing!
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29 June 2012, 11:42 PM
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what did you have to pick through in the barn to find that one??
 what an amazing transformation. both you and the watch are lucky.
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29 June 2012, 11:50 PM
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Great pics and what an incredible transformation. You must be very happy with the results.
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2 July 2012, 02:16 PM
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Thanks Art, Carl, Cru Jones, Maxfli, glad you'll love it!:)
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5 July 2012, 04:33 AM
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This looks fantastic, lovely.
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6 July 2012, 03:06 PM
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13 July 2012, 05:35 AM
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Beautiful!
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18 July 2012, 11:31 AM
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