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  1. aly

    aly Apr 28, 2016

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    So just inherited these two from Grandpa in New Zealand. Both started working fine after a wind or some movement.
    Any thoughts on the Breitling strap? To me it looks like a replacement, though it does fit the watch well. Everything else seems original, Grandpa did have a knack of buying fakes.
    Also, any recommendations on somewhere to send it for a good service and clean?
    Seiko seems to be completely original.
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    thanks
     
    Edited Apr 28, 2016
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  2. Bill Sohne Ω 2

    Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 28, 2016

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    hi

    The transO is legit...... the bracelet looks like a cromwell... after market bracelet.. also in good shape...

    enjoy them !!

    best

    bill
     
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  3. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Apr 28, 2016

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    IMO the TransOcean looks good and agree bracelet probably aftermarket.
     
  4. aly

    aly Apr 28, 2016

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    think i'm going to look for a strap similar to this for the transO, but good to know its not an original and should be kept on.
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  5. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Apr 28, 2016

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    Looks like it could use a service from a qualified watchmaker as well.:)
     
  6. Giff2577

    Giff2577 Quick with the tools! Apr 28, 2016

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    Cool original TransOcean!
    Dibs!
     
  7. ConElPueblo

    ConElPueblo Apr 28, 2016

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    Hirsch Aviator :thumbsup:

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  8. aly

    aly Apr 28, 2016

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    thank you. do they come in a stressed/brushed/used sort of look as well do you know?
     
  9. ConElPueblo

    ConElPueblo Apr 28, 2016

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    No, they come in ordinary, decent, finish. The distressing is up to you ;)
     
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  10. jimdgreat1

    jimdgreat1 Apr 30, 2016

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    I recommend beatingthe strap against your forehead to distress. ;)
     
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  11. Foo2rama Ω 2

    Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. May 4, 2016

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    A worlds first folks a Brietling mistaken for a Seiko. ;)
     
  12. Archer Ω 2

    Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker May 4, 2016

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    Easy when you are skimming and post farming I guess...
     
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  13. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 4, 2016

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    Well, he was confronted about that crap early yesterday and given a straight ultimatum, stop posting low value spam or your account gets canned, he responded by continuing to do it for another day and now he's gone. Total idiot, hope he enjoys selling his wares on eBay where they charge a commission.
     
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  14. Foo2rama Ω 2

    Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. May 4, 2016

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    That was my oblique point. ;)
     
  15. Archer Ω 2

    Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker May 4, 2016

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    Which I got fully...;)
     
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