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  1. Stufflers Mom Oct 20, 2018

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    Very cheeky, I'm hoping to see one of these soon.
     
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  2. Waltesefalcon Oct 27, 2018

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    I just picked up this 1948 Turner.
     
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  3. Vanallard Nov 7, 2018

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    Just arrived - K-475 :cool:
     
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  4. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Dec 28, 2018

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    Here's my lecture slide of the Hamilton watches I posted earlier ( page 3 June 2018 ), worn in official 1971 NASA portraits...
    No idea if such a Hamilton was ever space-flown...
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  5. bristnj Dec 28, 2018

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    1969 Chronomatic - cal.11
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  6. vbrad26 Dec 28, 2018

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    Only because I just took this pic for the WRUWT thread...

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  7. n-theory Dec 28, 2018

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    Recent pickup. 1961 WG Electric Ventura diamond dial.
     
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  8. knafel1983 Jan 1, 2019

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    1941 Hamilton Myron found at a yard sale, looks like the original strap.
     
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  9. Aludic @SpeedyBirthYear Jan 1, 2019

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    Another nice Hamilton Chrono-Matic that successfully competes over wrist time...

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  10. MRC Jan 1, 2019

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    Good grief! A Cal 11 that is worse than mine at getting the date right.

    Yesterday:

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    Today it shows "31", <sigh> Still love it though, a bit of character :cool:
     
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  11. Professor Jan 1, 2019

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    If I wasn't a Hamilton fan I am now.
    That's one of the most strikingly beautiful watches I've ever seen.
     
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  12. Aludic @SpeedyBirthYear Jan 2, 2019

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    Sorry sir, it’s simply an old picture, and since it’s most recent service, even the date works as it should. :)
     
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  13. Professor Jan 2, 2019

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    "Today it shows "31", <sigh>"
    Could be worse, if it showed 32.
     
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  14. Utheman Jan 9, 2019

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    I like Hamiltons...

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  15. SpeedyMcNasty Jan 10, 2019

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    Here is mine... it was a 25 years of service gift (1943-1968) to my grandpop. I drove it to the Swatch service center in Secaucus, NJ, but they wouldn’t service it. I don’t think I would wear it, it’s only 35mm, but I would love to have it serviced.
     
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  16. Waltesefalcon Jan 10, 2019

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    Different company back in the sixties. Take it to a good watchmaker to have it serviced, you also might think of having the watchmaker send off the dial to International Dial to be refinished.
     
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  17. SpeedyMcNasty Jan 10, 2019

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    Yes I plan to get it serviced, good suggestion to take a look at the dial as well.

    The only info Swatch could provide me was that there are non OEM parts in it and the reason I couldn’t find it in a catalogue was because presentation watches were often not listed in the catalogue.
     
  18. Professor Jan 10, 2019

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    Just my opinion but I'd leave the dial alone other than cleaning. Get it serviced and wear it on a strap consistent with the period for awhile. You may find you like the size better than you'd think you would.
    My present favorite for everyday wear is a 33.5mm Paul Peugeot. Never gets hung up on cuffs and so light I often forget I have it on.
     
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  19. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus Jan 10, 2019

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    I think refurbishing the dial would make it nicer. International Dial charges about $60 for the service.
    Here's Handy Dan's blog on servicing a similar watch. The dial has a nice sunbust texture. Dan may even service your grandfather's watch.

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  20. MRC Jan 10, 2019

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    That dial is fine, do not have it refinished. Although the camera shows up light spotting you will not be able to see it on the wrist. That's a nice watch to have, especially with the family connection :thumbsup:
     
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