Newly Acquired "Project" 2998-3

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I have one on my 2998. It does the job in a pinch, but to me it's pretty clear the stick part is fatter than the original, making the circle on it look smaller. Or maybe the circle is smaller. Either way, it's not a perfect match.
BTW: On the replacement straight second hands, the center circle is smaller on the replacements than on the originals. The circle actually takes up nearly the entire circumference of the minute hand below it on original and the diameter of the replacement hand is smaller. You can clearly see more metal around the center of the replacement hand from the minute hand when looking at it from top straight down.
Both really helpful, guys. It doesn't look bad on Cad's example. The service hand will likely be the route I go until I can track down an original.
 
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Project finally done, another ready to wear 2998-3 !

Gorgeous one! Hopefully my "beater" -3 looks half as nice. Cheers
 
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I really want my 2998 back from the spa now. Really, really, really want it back!

Yours looks wonderful.
 
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Awesome indeed. Only improvement would a 2998-3 correct lollipop!
 
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Wonderful story and all in all a well executed rehabiltation of lovely piece of history.
Very well done.
 
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That looks awesome!
Indeed a lollipop hand would look amazing on this.
Is there any way to tell if a watch was originally fitted with a lollipop chrono hand? (Extract, etc?)
 
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That looks absolutely fantastic! Congrats on finishing this project! 馃憤
 
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That looks absolutely fantastic! Congrats on finishing this project! 馃憤
Ha, to clarify, mine is still with Simon...heard from him at the end of last week that it should be back soon though.
 
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Ha, to clarify, mine is still with Simon...heard from him at the end of last week that it should be back soon though.

Sorry, if I hadn't been so distracted by the excellent photos I would have realised that! Can't wait to see the final pics of your's soon!
 
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Four months later, nearly to the day. I think it turned out pretty well, how about you guys? 馃榾
 
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horrid results. sell it immediately, for cents on the dollar. to me.

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horrid results. sell it immediately, for cents on the dollar. to me.

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Let's talk after the -4 on eBay finishes it's auction 馃槈