The ultimate drawer find ?

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Great story and great advice to a bloke who had no idea what he had.

It makes you wonder what else is still out there.
 
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Great honest advice. Is the missing sub seconds hand difficult to source? And how does it effect the value and originality of the watch?
 
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Great honest advice. Is the missing sub seconds hand difficult to source? And how does it effect the value and originality of the watch?

Sub Dial hand is stuck near the edge of the glass at 3.
 
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Sub Dial hand is stuck near the edge of the glass at 3.

Eagle eyes! 👍

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Wow...............am busily checking family tree for any uncles in Ireland..........🥰
 
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Sub Dial hand is stuck near the edge of the glass at 3.
Wow, a lot easier to source then I thought. Good eye for detail.
 
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Wow! Huge props to you @Fattony ! What an amazing story.

How many of you went back to page 1 to look at the picture after reading @michael e 's comment? 😁😁
 
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Awesome find, great to hear that you led him in the right direction. What a find!
 
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It might even be an idea to hold on to it after a gentle STS /Simon F service. It will always be in demand and will only go up in value each one that comes on the market seems to set a new benchmark.
This piece is money in the bank, we will wait and watch with great expectations.
Well Tony for steering your friend in the right direction.
 
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Quick update the watch is in the Christie's sale on December the 7th so for those of you with very deep pockets thats the day !
happy bidding and what a great xmass present for someone !
Cheers Tony
 
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Wow. Not only is it possibly the ultimate drawer find, but the ultimate Uncle Watch as well!
 
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Great story and props to the OP for the guidance. Would like to see what it goes for at auction.
 
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I don't see the big deal. My grandfather has several of these watches in his drawer. Are they worth money?
 
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It’s great to know the backstories of watches that go to sale at the big auction houses. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for this one!