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  1. Snapdragon May 9, 2018

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    Inherited this beautiful, valuable watch. It hasn`t been worn since the '60s so probably needs cleaning. Where should I get this done? Also want to know how best to treat it, but I want to wear it. It has a gold band which I will have reattached. Does anyone know which artisan created this dial. Found similar dial with different colors in an IWC watch article. Also how do I determine its value for insurance purposes. Thank you for your help. 20180512_065306.jpg
     
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  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia May 9, 2018

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    Well, we need a bit more than that I think.

    I'll wait.

    :coffee:
     
  3. Vitezi May 9, 2018

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  4. ulackfocus May 9, 2018

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    [sarcasm] I ♥️ n00bs! [/sarcasm] Particularly the ones who don't post pictures and think a few words of description is all that's needed.
     
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  5. BlackTalon This Space for Rent May 9, 2018

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    That looks like Jahn's work. Some people confuse Sig's work with Jahn's, but if you look at the flourishes near the 2 and 3-o'clock markers you can see the distinctive brush strokes that define Jahn's style. He was the best of the best, and the world lost a treasure when he tragically passed in that accident with the moose.


    (yes, pictures would help A LOT :D)
     
  6. Screwbacks May 9, 2018

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    First post, first mistake.


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  7. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 9, 2018

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    If some of you were really the savants you're purported to be, you would know from a description.
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  8. dxholdren May 9, 2018

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    The title of the thread dragged me in just to be disappointed by no pictures. Sigh.
     
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  9. CPRwatch May 9, 2018

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    I agree Jahn will definitely be missed by all , I think he may have painted the dial in his latter " Naïve period" just before he went off the boil & took up house painting , which in turn is how he fell into the gutter with Sig .
     
  10. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member May 9, 2018

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    I inherited a car that was parked in a barn for 50 years. There is a picture of a horse on it.

    Can you give me the value and tell me where I can have it fixed?
    gatorcpa
     
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  11. AnotherDon May 9, 2018

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    Nah, it's a Ford and, therefore, totally unfixable. Not worth the effort. Just send me the keys to the barn and I'll take care of it for you.

    :D
     
  12. rcs914 May 9, 2018

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    Is the horse prancing or running? ;)
     
  13. Canuck May 9, 2018

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    Ferrari? $49.95 (Canadian). Hyundai Pony? $10,000.00 (U S). :D
     
  14. M'Bob May 9, 2018

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    The watch is a stunner, I'll give you that. Yes, it does need a cleaning; the movement has obvious signs of wear and dried oils. Have a watchmaker do the work. Treat it kindly; don kid gloves whilst wearing. The name of the dial maker was Klaus N. Aye. Well known for these type of dials. It's worth $2,864.00. Hope this helps.
     
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  15. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 9, 2018

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    I'd like to see that picture. How did the horse get on the car, in the first place? I would think horseshoes on a metal car would be very slippery.
     
  16. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member May 9, 2018

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    Maybe in it, not on it?
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  17. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 9, 2018

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    Was he wearing a Steedmaster?
     
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  18. M'Bob May 9, 2018

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    He certainly was...

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  19. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member May 9, 2018

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    No, but he lives on the Ranchero!
    gatorcpa
     
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  20. efauser I ♥ karma!!! May 9, 2018

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