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Collin231
·Nice
Inherited 1965 Seamaster
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Dream34
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apsm100
··Noob taxpayerWait where did the original sweep second hand go? Did he also do more than a "hand polish"? 😒
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Dream34
·Wait where did the original sweep second hand go? Did he also do more than a "hand polish"? 😒
its the same second hand that was loose inside of the watch. So far as I’m aware my father never had it serviced so nothing was ever touched. So far as the polish is concerned it is light, all the original nicks and dings are still there, albeit with a shine.
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Dream34
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BenBagbag
·I'm almost positive it's not the same second hand that was in the watch. Hard to tell for certain but it just doesn't look quite the same.
It looks like the old one had a much stubbier "tail" and the new one it's at least a third the size of the rest of it.
It looks like the old one had a much stubbier "tail" and the new one it's at least a third the size of the rest of it.
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Plees
·I agree, sweeping second has been exchanged. You need to talk to your watch guy about this. It also looks “off” now👎
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SkunkPrince
·I agree, sweeping second has been exchanged. You need to talk to your watch guy about this. It also looks “off” now👎
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apsm100
··Noob taxpayerits the same second hand that was loose inside of the watch. So far as I’m aware my father never had it serviced so nothing was ever touched. So far as the polish is concerned it is light, all the original nicks and dings are still there, albeit with a shine.
It looks like he took the caseback to a polishing wheel. A "light polish" to me means nothing more than a go-over with a cape cod polishing cloth.
But no biggy, as long as you're happy. I'd be kinda sad though (but I am crazy). 😀
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spe777
·I think it looks nice. If you enjoy wearing it, that's all that matters.
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Davidt
·It’s categorically not the same second hand.
The original was, that had detached was correct for this reference. The new one isn’t.
Id speak to the watchmaker ASAP.
The original was, that had detached was correct for this reference. The new one isn’t.
Id speak to the watchmaker ASAP.
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Dream34
·I took these in the sunlight which better show that it was indeed a light polish with a cape cod cloth or jewelers cloth. From the shadows cast by the crystal it appears he was even pretty reserved with the polywatch. So far as the second hand is concerned I will definitely follow up with him and see.
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·I will also add that if you guys have any idea where I can source a correct replacement for the second hand I’m interested. Like I said it’s my father’s watch so I’m not interested in it’s value as something for sale, but rather as an heirloom for my son and so on down the genetic line.
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amcclell
·Your watch looks lovely and I wouldn't worry about the polish unless you intend to sell it to hard-core watch collectors. Congratulations and enjoy.
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·I will also add that if you guys have any idea where I can source a correct replacement for the second hand I’m interested. Like I said it’s my father’s watch so I’m not interested in it’s value as something for sale, but rather as an heirloom for my son and so on down the genetic line.
