Cpt Scarlet[Moderator - Cartier - WristScan]
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Cool vintage chronograph …
Jan 20, 2024,17:08 PM
Just make sure it doesn’t get over restored.
Best regards
Captain
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A cool project
By: Weems@8 : January 20th, 2024-17:03
Keep on posting how it goes with your vintage. I am also now into vintage and it is a fun idea to buy a vintage watch and send into service to look how it would become.
We're both looking forward
By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-20:39
to see this gem after was actually running well once I wound it up.I toyed with the idea of getting a black bund do you think ? Take care
Cool vintage chronograph …
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 20th, 2024-17:08
Just make sure it doesn’t get over restored. Best regards Captain
Good to hear ..
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 21st, 2024-00:59
It’s a really cool thing. Good to see that you have it. Enjoy !
Cool Chronograph,
By: clemens m : January 20th, 2024-17:39
I am really looking forward to seeing how this will com out. What are you going to do to the missing lume pip in the bezel? Will you relume it or leave it as it is?
I will be getting
By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-20:32
a new Pip for sure, Best wishes
Good decision,
By: clemens m : January 21st, 2024-08:22
I'd do the same.
Nice vintage piece, enjoy!
By: Emil Wojcik : January 20th, 2024-18:28
Personally, I’d have the movement serviced and crystal replaced and leave the rest as is. But I understand the desire to try to make everything as close to new looking as possible. If you go that direction make sure the refinisher has lots of experience, ...
I befriended a really good man
By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-20:30
In France that does mostly vintage pieces from Rolex and Patek.I sent him these photos and he's actually worked on this brand in the past.I'm getting a simple service, crystal replacement and a new Pip.I'll be sure to post photos when it's back in my for...
Thank you
By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-22:40
very much
Me too
By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-22:41
I love the color of this tritium, kind of like a creamy green
Me too
By: cfdfire : January 21st, 2024-16:06
sir, I love an older chronograph.I'll be sure to post an update when I get it back.