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Author:  vintage [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:55 am ]
Post subject:  Barn Find

Not really but it looks like it could be. Ref 181. Took a chance with no movement shot and nasty crystal. Popped the back off and it doesn't look like anyone has been in there for a long long time. Crusty old Kreisler strap still attached. No service marks on the back cover. Balance is free but the movement is filthy mostly from residue off the large screws which have a little surface rust. Surprised to see BOW on the balance cock with a serial number dating it to 1947 and the earliest I can remember seeing BOW. Has the usual plating loss and scratches. These old plated watches didn't wear well. Will probably go out for a thorough service in January some time.

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Author:  WatchFred [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Barn Find

well done, Paul - lovely dial!

Author:  Dracha [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 2:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Barn Find

what a difference a new plexi makes !
great find

Author:  jnelson3097 [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Barn Find

I love those numbers on the dial

Author:  vintage [ Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Barn Find

Got the watch back from my watchmaker a few weeks ago. The original hands were too far gone to reuse so had to find some appropriate replacements. Dial has interesting patina in that it looks really nice from some angles and real spotty from others. The patina evenly covers the dial so still looks pretty good.

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