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Old 27 March 2015, 12:44 AM   #121
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Probably close Greekbum, Bakelite bezel worth half value imo.
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Old 27 March 2015, 12:57 AM   #122
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25k-35k as it was is my guesstimate what most dealers would have quickly paid
Guess my offer to double his money came up short.


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Old 27 March 2015, 04:01 AM   #123
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Guess my offer to double his money came up short.






He turned down your $6 offer? ;)


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Old 27 March 2015, 07:14 AM   #124
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Awesome Story. Glad there are still many explored gems out there.
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Old 27 March 2015, 09:57 AM   #125
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Thank you for sharing very cool
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Old 27 March 2015, 10:24 AM   #126
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LOLLLLLLL!!! 😂😂😂


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Old 29 March 2015, 11:23 PM   #127
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Still very curious to what he traded it for


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Old 30 March 2015, 03:37 AM   #128
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Most probably not enough ��
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Old 30 March 2015, 03:48 AM   #129
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Most likely discretion is a carefully chosen path. And a wise one.
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Old 31 March 2015, 01:24 AM   #130
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great story, i guess we all want that to happen once...
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Old 31 March 2015, 04:49 AM   #131
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great story, i guess we all want that to happen once...

At least. 👍


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Old 26 May 2015, 12:08 PM   #132
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The Dead has risen..I believe

Browsing HQ Milton tonight and thought I recognized the bezel. I believe it is the same watch repaired and on the market. Opinions?
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Old 26 May 2015, 12:15 PM   #133
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Browsing HQ Milton tonight and thought I recognized the bezel. I believe it is the same watch repaired and on the market. Opinions?
LOoks like you are correct! What are the chances of similar
bezel issues and the same first 3 digits in the serial?!

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Old 26 May 2015, 12:26 PM   #134
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Browsing HQ Milton tonight and thought I recognized the bezel. I believe it is the same watch repaired and on the market. Opinions?
Good eye. I'm glad to see this watch back in one piece and in running shape!
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Old 26 May 2015, 01:17 PM   #135
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Now that is a gorgeous result.
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Old 26 May 2015, 01:35 PM   #136
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Yip. That one was certainly worth restoring .....

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Now that is a gorgeous result.
A simply splendid patina right across that watch. Each component a perfect match for the other.
A superb end result and HQMiltons price seems fair to me too - now sold to some lucky person
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Old 26 May 2015, 01:59 PM   #137
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Saw it today too! So great to see it brought back to life!
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Old 26 May 2015, 02:46 PM   #138
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Old 26 May 2015, 02:55 PM   #139
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After seeing the watch assembled im blown away at the condition. Just a remarkable find that leaves me with a bit of hope of someday stumbling across a gem such as this...
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Old 26 May 2015, 04:50 PM   #140
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Thought I recognised that ding in the bezel.
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Old 27 May 2015, 03:13 PM   #141
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Wow what a great story... a true barn find indeed.
I dream of days like this.

Wonder how many "Project" Watches end up in high end retail shops ...
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Old 27 May 2015, 11:14 PM   #142
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a great story indeed
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Old 28 May 2015, 11:29 AM   #143
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Just WOW!!! we need updates...
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Old 28 May 2015, 12:42 PM   #144
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Wow!
Seeing it assembled blows me away! could not think that it's the watch that was scrambling around in a box with the dial scratching against other watch parts!
Gorgeous!
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Old 28 May 2015, 05:58 PM   #145
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Browsing HQ Milton tonight and thought I recognized the bezel. I believe it is the same watch repaired and on the market. Opinions?
Great detective work! Good story too.
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Old 29 May 2015, 12:01 PM   #146
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Great detective work! Good story too.

Looks like it to me. Guess we have our answer.
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Old 29 May 2015, 12:35 PM   #147
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Thats absolutely amazing.
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