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  1. bags1971 May 23, 2018

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    hi all

    Picked this up today

    not sure on reference as i'm sure you know its a front opener
     
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  2. connieseamaster May 23, 2018

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    Any time I see rust inside the crystal, I get worried...
     
  3. BlackTalon This Space for Rent May 23, 2018

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    And also missing lume at the ends of most markers. Case looks good, although that is based on not seeing more photos at angles and of the back.

    Whether or not it was a good acquisition probably depends on the price.
     
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  4. BenBagbag May 23, 2018

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    It looks cool. I assume it's a pre-deville (if that is even a name) because it's got radium and a coathanger S. Probably '58-'62?

    I assume many of these have never been opened because of the complexity, which makes the water ingress concerning.

    And as always:
     
  5. bags1971 May 23, 2018

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    £250
     
  6. BenBagbag May 23, 2018

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    good deal. Is that just a shadow at 6 or is it water damage?
     
  7. bags1971 May 23, 2018

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    its a brownish stain
     
  8. bags1971 May 23, 2018

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    a few more pics
     
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  9. dx009 May 23, 2018

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    I'd say good overall. I've seen worse (fakes/frankens) for a lot more money.
     
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  10. craigbythesea May 23, 2018

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    £250 for a automatic - can't go wrong. Have fun with for that money. If you get bored you'll get your money back. Can't see a down side. Good purchase.
     
  11. Edward53 May 23, 2018

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    Looks like a 14725.
     
  12. chronoboy64 May 23, 2018

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    I say it is a good buy and goodbye :D
     
  13. AJDay May 23, 2018

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    If this is like mine (I believe it is) you can pop the front bezel and crystal off as one piece with a case knife, and then the stem is a two-piece, so you can pull it off by prying the crown outwards with a bit of force. Then, between the dial and case near the crown, there should be a retaining ring that you can rotate with a small screwdriver to pop the movement out...
     
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  14. plexyforever May 24, 2018

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    I agree, it's stain.
     
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