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26 September 2013, 12:56 AM | #31 |
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wow good for you!
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26 September 2013, 01:25 AM | #32 |
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I don't think he is coming back.
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26 September 2013, 04:05 AM | #33 |
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lol
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26 September 2013, 05:49 AM | #34 |
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Please don't take this the wrong way, but I hate you.
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10 October 2013, 07:22 AM | #35 |
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@yessir69 lol, not taken in the wrong way.
I have been away for a while, I do still have the watch. Thanks for all the congratulations :) |
30 October 2013, 08:50 AM | #36 |
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Update on my 6536/1
I had the watch appraised and found out some disappointing news. The warranty card was never filled in, so its basically a piece of paper. But the sad news was apparently the luminescent bar at the 6 o'clock position had been touched up.
Forgive the photo quality, it was taken with my cell phone through a magnifying glass :) but you can see how much lighter it is compared to the photo of the 3 o'clock position. Even so, It's still a cool watch . |
30 October 2013, 09:10 AM | #37 |
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Are they saying that because it is lighter in color? If so, I would ask for a second opinion. Some of those came like that. At least seen on 5510's.
from the pics, it is clear that it has been touched.. |
30 October 2013, 09:13 AM | #38 | |
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30 October 2013, 09:22 AM | #39 | |
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30 October 2013, 09:39 AM | #40 |
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someone has won the jackpot
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30 October 2013, 09:47 AM | #41 |
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I'll definitely be keeping the card with it.
Yeah, the lightness of color and how it overlaps at the top the "metal rectangle". Anyone know of a reliable source for a second opinion in the Seattle area? Thanks for your comments |
30 October 2013, 10:09 AM | #42 | |
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30 October 2013, 10:24 AM | #43 |
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Thanks Rick-O, that does look identical to my watch
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30 October 2013, 11:03 AM | #44 |
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Even so, it's a spectacular find. I'd wear it every weekend with a big smile on my face.
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30 October 2013, 12:03 PM | #45 |
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First time reading this post, amazing watch there. Doesn't get much better that that, wow!
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30 October 2013, 11:22 PM | #46 |
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Looks original to me. great watch, congrats, m
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31 October 2013, 12:40 AM | #47 |
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Wow wow wow.. If that happened to me, I think I would just have a heart attack, and then I wouldn't be able to stop smiling for a year! Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience; it's great to live vicariously through these stories.
I agree with others: only service the movement, any other work will only decrease the value. Bob Ridley is your guy for that. Wear it in the best of health! :) |
31 October 2013, 01:01 AM | #48 |
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Thank you for sharing your story with us. Enjoy your watch.
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31 October 2013, 04:18 AM | #49 |
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OMG! For real??? What kind of luck does one need to score that!? Hey, if you sell it, you might consider giving a little to your friend. karma will be in your favor if you do.
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31 October 2013, 04:57 AM | #50 |
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Congrats on a great piece! As others have stated, send it to Bob Ridley and let him service the movement and go through it. Don't let just anyone work on this watch.
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31 October 2013, 11:21 AM | #51 |
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Markers are all original. 6 marker should be lighter in that era. Not retouched or relumed. If the movement is not rusted or in need of many parts, there are many people who can service a simple 1030 closer to your location. No need to send to someone for very high-priced "restoration" service and wait months on end.
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5 November 2013, 01:21 PM | #52 |
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Thanks for the replies everyone. They have been helpful in helping me figure out the watch.
The watch runs now, even after sitting in a box for who knows how many years. After attaching the band, I gave it a couple back and forth movements and the second hand started moving. I'm sure it can use servicing, even so it is functional at this time. |
11 December 2017, 08:05 PM | #53 |
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Beautiful watch OP If you're reading this, can you clean out your inbox please? There's a member who's trying to contact you. Thank you
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11 December 2017, 11:38 PM | #54 |
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Congrats! Great watch
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12 December 2017, 09:43 AM | #55 | |
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12 December 2017, 10:22 AM | #56 |
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12 December 2017, 03:13 PM | #57 |
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Ha!!! 10 would be a great price then!
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13 December 2017, 12:45 PM | #58 |
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. For sharing this special story, and special watch from even more special friends. I'm late to the game, but in this case, better late then never.
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15 December 2017, 04:09 AM | #59 |
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Gorgeous piece... looks good for its age...has it been polished?
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