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·I’ll second that @Darlinboy, I see the Elgin in particular as something with some Parisian charm and something, Syrte, you’ll look at on your wrist as a reminder of hope.
Flea market find- yet another update
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Syrte
·Wow, fantastic finds! Congratulations!
It takes a keen eye to spot treasures like this, so your success is partially due to luck but mostly to your experience as a serious collector 😀
@LesXL And @Rman I’m grateful for you alleviating my vague sense of guilt about it. 😬
The micro baby Ploprof is a sweet find though— and indeed on that one my brain was still attached to the eye. 😁
For those who want a sense of the vibe, here’s the link to a video I just posted on Instagram - you need the sound to enjoy it fully.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMHpOngKYKu/?igshid=18ecgcnosr6le
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S.H.
·Looking somewhat better after some leather TLC on the very worn strap.
Having found that replacement strap options are very few for a 14mm fixed lug watch— I prefer to revive the worn one that’s on the watch.
I think there are a few straps for fixed bars in the fleurus catalog - not a huge choice. Search for "bracelets à lamelles" 😉
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Syrte
·I think there are a few straps for fixed bars in the fleurus catalog - not a huge choice. Search for "bracelets à lamelles" 😉
I have found some stuff that’s either very simple, black like this one- or colorful croc pattern in colors like orange, black, pink or red- but in the end I think plain black might be best, so I figure I might as well keep the one that’s on the watch.
After the leather treatment dries out it still seems pretty scratched up though.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorI’ve ordered these before in Men’s sizes (18mm and 20mm):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Open-Ended...-/271299286971?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Not top quality, but decent enough for lower value watches.
@Syrte, so tell me, is the Elgin running at all?
Take care,
gatorcpa
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Open-Ended...-/271299286971?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Not top quality, but decent enough for lower value watches.
@Syrte, so tell me, is the Elgin running at all?
Take care,
gatorcpa
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Syrte
·I’ve ordered these before in Men’s sizes (18mm and 20mm):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Open-Ended...-/271299286971?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Not top quality, but decent enough for lower value watches.
@Syrte, so tell me, is the Elgin running at all?
Take care,
gatorcpa
The Elgin is running but it was 15 minutes fast very quickly so I’m afraid its fate is sealed. A bit sad but it might have given me the bug to find another gold dial watch with blued hands.
It will be up for donation one way or another. Either to someone who can fix it for themselves; or to my watchmaker, he even has clients looking for old watches for film shoots and they don’t care if they’re not running.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorThat’s a shame. Yeah, there’s probably not enough value there to justify the cost of a full service.
If you have a hankering for a similar looking, but higher quality watch, look for one with a Hamilton with a Grade 986 or 987 movement.
I bought one of these several years ago that I gave away as a gift. Here is a write up of the service.
http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2014/09/1926-ladies-986-bracelet-watch-overhaul.html?m=1
These early Hamiltons were one time called “American Pateks” because of the quality.
There are a couple up on eBay, but all are going to need service.
gatorcpa
If you have a hankering for a similar looking, but higher quality watch, look for one with a Hamilton with a Grade 986 or 987 movement.
I bought one of these several years ago that I gave away as a gift. Here is a write up of the service.
http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2014/09/1926-ladies-986-bracelet-watch-overhaul.html?m=1
These early Hamiltons were one time called “American Pateks” because of the quality.
There are a couple up on eBay, but all are going to need service.
gatorcpa
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Evitzee
·It really is amazing that the American watch industry was such a huge business, churning out millions of pocket watches and eventually wrist watches of all grades and styles. Every small town in America had a jeweler with a watch repairer that would look after these watches, especially for the railroad men who counted on an accurate time for his livelihood. And they had done yeomen's work turning out fuses, chronometers and other items for the Allies in WWII. But by the end of the 1950's it was all out of business.
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·That’s a shame. Yeah, there’s probably not enough value there to justify the cost of a full service.
If you have a hankering for a similar looking, but higher quality watch, look for one with a Hamilton with a Grade 986 or 987 movement.
I bought one of these several years ago that I gave away as a gift. Here is a write up of the service.
http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2014/09/1926-ladies-986-bracelet-watch-overhaul.html?m=1
These early Hamiltons were one time called “American Pateks” because of the quality.
There are a couple up on eBay, but all are going to need service.
gatorcpa
Yes it’s a pity, I just found the golden dial mesmerizing with those beautiful blued hands, but I hope it won’t be lost for everyone.
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·@Syrte,
I think I have a cousin to your Elgin. Estimated 100 yrs. old this year.
I think I have a cousin to your Elgin. Estimated 100 yrs. old this year.
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·Thanks @Pvt-Public, looks very nice and so do the finishes on the movement actually.
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··Omega Qualified WatchmakerThese early Hamiltons were one time called “American Pateks” because of the quality.
Hamilton made some very nice watches, and as American movements go, they are probably my favourite generally.
Calling them "American Pateks" was an exaggeration no doubt - they are certainly not of the same quality as a Patek, but were still very good.
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JwRosenthal
·Wow, the finish on those movements is lovely.
Yes it’s a pity, I just found the golden dial mesmerizing with those beautiful blued hands, but I hope it won’t be lost for everyone.
And let your watchmaker take a look before you make any decisions, he may find it a simple repair.
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Syrte
·Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. If you like the dial, hands and the case (stain may hand polish away), hunt for the same size movement on eBay- they aren’t expensive and the joy the watch will bring you is worth it- don’t get mired down in the cost- in the grand scheme, it’s the same as a nice dinner out and a bottle of wine.
And let your watchmaker take a look before you make any decisions, he may find it a simple repair.
True but that expense may also go toward servicing other watches. If someone else likes it who has the ability to service it for themselves or to make someone else a present that will also be a good outcome.
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·Turns out those were not fixed bars, or non removable spring bars. And so another vintage strap finds a new home— even though I’ll grant you the period is completely off I like the combo 😀
And this little thing appears to be keeping pretty decent time... by 5 or 6pm it was showing the correct time, now it’s off by one minute but I wouldn’t call it a major issue at 10pm. So long as no appointment is missed during the day, it does the job.
And this little thing appears to be keeping pretty decent time... by 5 or 6pm it was showing the correct time, now it’s off by one minute but I wouldn’t call it a major issue at 10pm. So long as no appointment is missed during the day, it does the job.
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··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Well since someone criticized one of my other threads because it didn’t have any pictures, I’ll post a few more from a bike ride in the city today— stopped by some street sellers still allowed to operate and I found a couple vintage ads from 1929 and 1946. Adding a bookseller from yesterday for good measure even though that’s’not where I bought the ads.
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·Well since someone criticized one of my other threads because it didn’t have any pictures, I’ll post a few more from a bike ride in the city today— stopped by some street sellers still allowed to operate and I found a couple vintage ads from 1929 and 1946. Adding a bookseller from yesterday for good measure even though that’s’not where I bought the ads.
Those ads look fantastic! Great day and but it seems 😀
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·That Compax Ad....🥰
Top! Une ballade sur la Seine... I miss Paris :-( Damn Covid!
Those ads look fantastic! Great day and but it seems 😀
