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  1. Hattrick May 3, 2017

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    Good evening,
    I am trying to like this piece but at the moment, i am struggling. Bought cheap from ebay serial, 4530692 , scratched glass, not
    overpolished, keeps good time. I just find the dial unappealing, water dammage maybe on the top side?
    I am looking here to confirm my opinion or not.
    Is anyone aware of the costs involved in cleaning the dial ? And will the finished product be worth it?
    Thanks for reading
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  2. Vitezi May 5, 2017

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  3. bubba48 May 12, 2017

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    Nice and elegant watch. (Please, don't touch the dial)

    This is mine


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  4. Fialetti May 16, 2017

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    The crystal does look pretty dinged up. I would suggest giving it a going over with some Polywatch and taking a second look, as the way the light reflects off the faceted indexes is part of the look of these watches. It seems pretty nice to me but, de gustibus etc...
     
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  5. Hattrick May 16, 2017

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    I'll give it a go with the Polywatch , but i think yhe glass is beyond saving.
    I think i will keep it , 50 £ is not a lot.
    Any recommendations for replacement glass and a service ?
    Thank you
     
  6. Fialetti May 16, 2017

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    I don't think I'm in your neck of the woods I'm afraid. But I wish you luck.
     
  7. lievain May 16, 2017

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    I don't think cleaning the dial will be better. Like the other said, try and polish the crystal or swap that one out.
    It's crazy what a polish or new crystal can do with the looks of a watch!

    Here's my Centenaire 61:

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  8. Hattrick May 16, 2017

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    I'm in the UK
     
  9. Hattrick May 16, 2017

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    Any idea of where i can source a glass?
     
  10. Fialetti May 16, 2017

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    In the UK Cousins is the biggest supplier. But you can also give it in for repair and have the watchmaker source the part from them or another supplier.
     
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  11. lievain May 16, 2017

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    Which is probably the easiest method as placing a new crystal is quite tricky for the first time and without the proper tools!
     
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  12. samthebutcher May 16, 2017

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    [​IMG]
     
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  13. redpcar May 16, 2017

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    I love mine. The beautiful movement alone has me sold on it. Yes, you do need a crystal. Any watchmaker should be able to fit one nicely. It appears yours has a terminal chip.
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  14. Canuck May 16, 2017

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    Replacing the crystal might be a challenge. I think the minutes chapter ring on this model is actually a modified type of reflector ring. The inside diameter of the crystal must be a precise fit for the reflector ring, and the outside diameter of the crystal a precise fit for the case. If I am right, this type of crystal is a press fit, using a crystal press. This type of crystal usually comes complete with a new reflector ring. But this model requires that you re-use the original reflector ring. You may have to send the case to the crystal source.
     
  15. Fialetti May 16, 2017

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    While we have so many Centenaire '61 enthusiasts on this thread, can anyone confirm whether the crown on the OP example is original? I haven't seen a signed crown on this particular reference, and the ad Vitezi posted does not show one either.
     
  16. Hattrick May 17, 2017

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    Is this caliber 1428U ?
     
  17. Vitezi May 17, 2017

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    These watches had 'hidden' or 'invisible' crowns, so the crown had to fit tight dimensions. This example has a signed logo crown and a good view of the tolerances:
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    (thanks)

    Here's another example:
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  18. Fialetti May 17, 2017

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    That clears that up. Thanks!
     
  19. BillLundberg May 27, 2017

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    The one with the white dial, is calling my name! So elegant and classy, I just like it a lot!
     
  20. arch454 May 26, 2020

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    I have a similar model and have a question about this one: Does the crown move clockwise or counter-clockwise while winding it in the flush position? The crown on my Eterna only moves in the counter clockwise direction (towards me, away from the 12 position) and makes a quick clicking sound. It refuses to move in the clockwise direction and I’m not sure if moving it counter clockwise is actually winding the mainspring. Here is a picture of my Eterna.
     
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