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  1. bgrisso Jul 15, 2018

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    Hi Everyone,
    I feel very fortunate to have landed this Compur from the mid 30's, purchased by the original owner in Geneva (was living there from the 30's to the 50's). The dial is unreal, and looks 10x better than in the photos. (It's an iridescent eggshell, and always ends up looking a bit washed out on camera. The dial graphics are also more crisp, sharp, and vibrant than in the photos). The SS case is in great condition. I'm over the moon on this one. Thanks to @Florent for technical and moral support.
     
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  2. Dan S Jul 15, 2018

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    What a great find ... congrats! The owner obviously took very good care of this watch.

    Maybe a new strap is in order. ;)
     
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  3. bgrisso Jul 15, 2018

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    this one looks and smells like about 80 years of sweat and tobacco. I kinda like it and it's kinda gross. :)
     
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  4. Oku Jul 15, 2018

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    beautiful!
    33mm?
     
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  5. bgrisso Jul 15, 2018

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    a touch over 35mm
     
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  6. micampe Jul 15, 2018

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    that’s wonderful. beautiful dial, great case. congrats!
     
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  7. Oku Jul 15, 2018

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    Even better!
     
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  8. Oku Jul 15, 2018

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    oh and dibs!
     
  9. chronoboy64 Jul 15, 2018

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    what a great catch, huge congrats and wear in good health :thumbsup:
     
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  10. jumpingsecond Jul 15, 2018

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    That's awesome. Like finding buried treasure. Is it this one?
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  11. sdre Jul 15, 2018

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    Wow. Now that's a keeper!
     
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  12. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 15, 2018

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    has it got a reference number or just a case number?
     
  13. rkman11 Jul 15, 2018

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    Damn that’s beautiful!!!
     
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  14. bgrisso Jul 15, 2018

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    that looks like the case, obviously the dial and hands are different
     
  15. bgrisso Jul 15, 2018

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    no ref number, just case serial 629XXX
     
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  16. slique12 Jul 16, 2018

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    What a great pick up Ben, congrats! Oh, and dibs please::love::
     
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  17. merchandiser Jul 16, 2018

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    Fantastic watch Ben, congratulations!
     
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  18. Radiumpassion Jul 16, 2018

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    Awesome piece! And that enversteel case is to die for::love::
     
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  19. Florent Jul 17, 2018

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    You won’t have another chance to acquire a piece of this quality in the future... this piece is simply stunning, looks unreal... ::love::
    huge congrats for your involvement with this one !

    First dibs is for me :)
     
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  20. MattF Jul 23, 2018

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    Congrats!!
     
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