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Old 21 August 2010, 04:13 PM   #1
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oh dear, i DiD it...

yes, i DiD it...

after much consideration, struggling, saving (the $$), searching, praying (to resist the temptation) and oh dear, what am I waiting for...

here she is on my wrist

plastic crystal has slight scratches, I can live with that, or should I clean it?

but buckle is NOT 18K as seller described , will sort it out with seller
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Old 21 August 2010, 04:17 PM   #2
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Wow big fat congrats...
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Old 21 August 2010, 04:23 PM   #3
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Sweet Vintage!

I, personally...would want the scratches out.
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Old 21 August 2010, 05:03 PM   #4
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Old 21 August 2010, 05:15 PM   #5
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Old 21 August 2010, 05:40 PM   #6
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congratulations, I myself want to get a DD of my own
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Old 21 August 2010, 07:41 PM   #7
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Looking good! If you wear it often, you will probably get more scratches anyways..
The buckle is not 18k..what is it then?
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Old 21 August 2010, 07:50 PM   #8
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Looking good! If you wear it often, you will probably get more scratches anyways..
The buckle is not 18k..what is it then?
I seek opinion from VRF and I kind of sure it is just 'gold plated'

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20759...-+how+to+tell-

yet to hear from seller...
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Old 21 August 2010, 07:53 PM   #9
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Excellent, if it is true it will scratch anyway maybe you would want to leave it like is. Congrats
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Old 21 August 2010, 08:42 PM   #10
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Nice my friend Lo

Wear it in health and joy , look out for the Ms as these are very hot on ladies these days

Change your "yet to get" in "Prez"' , hahaha!!!!

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Old 22 August 2010, 12:19 AM   #11
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Old 22 August 2010, 12:27 AM   #12
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Congrats! Yes, polish that crystal.
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Old 22 August 2010, 12:40 AM   #13
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Nice!!!
It is very easy to polish the crystal yourself.
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Old 22 August 2010, 09:30 AM   #14
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Old 22 August 2010, 11:01 AM   #15
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What a beauty! Congrats.
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Old 22 August 2010, 11:20 AM   #16
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Banyak bagus - very very good
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Old 22 August 2010, 11:30 AM   #17
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Those crystals polish easily.
Clean it up.
Get the correct buckle.
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Old 23 August 2010, 02:26 AM   #18
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Those crystals polish easily.
Clean it up.
Get the correct buckle.
how do I polish the crystal ???
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Old 23 August 2010, 02:45 AM   #19
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how do I polish the crystal ???
You could try Polywatch. Just put a little on the "crystal" and rub with a cotton rag for a couple of minutes. Repeat as needed.

I use to have a hesalite crystal Speedy and this usually made it look like new.

You can buy Polywatch from ebay.
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Old 23 August 2010, 02:56 AM   #20
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Such a classic beauty!
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Old 23 August 2010, 12:54 PM   #21
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You could try Polywatch. Just put a little on the "crystal" and rub with a cotton rag for a couple of minutes. Repeat as needed.

I use to have a hesalite crystal Speedy and this usually made it look like new.

You can buy Polywatch from ebay.
thks, you are very helpful
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