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  1. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Jun 24, 2019

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    Sweet, really looking forward to seeing it all put back together, and what a great story and family heirloom you have created.
     
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  2. bgrisso Jun 24, 2019

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    The case is great but the dial is the best part, can't wait to see it back together.......
     
  3. nurseford25 Jun 25, 2019

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    Excited to see the end result. So far so good!
     
  4. Wuza72 Jun 25, 2019

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    It´s worth it for sure, wear it and enjoy it … now i have to find a barn :)
     
  5. knafel1983 Jun 29, 2019

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    Being serviced right. Hoping to see the final outcome soon!
     
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  6. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jun 29, 2019

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    That dial!::love::
     
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  7. Diabolik Jun 30, 2019

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    Top dog dial ... I am salivating ....
     
  8. knafel1983 Jul 22, 2019

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    So the watch is almost done, and I've hit another road block. It needs the part in these pictures. The pivot is broke off the one end. It's part number 8000, for the caliber 281. Looks like it may be a challenge to find, and there's multiple versions of it. I need the version for the 2 register chronograph, not the longer moonphase version. Can anyone make any suggestions?
     
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  9. Dan S Jul 27, 2019

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    PM sent.
     
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  10. Diabolik Jul 27, 2019

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    It may be possible to re-pivot it. It will need to go on a mini lathe, bore the remaining part of the pivot and insert a new pivot. Not rocket science but a high precision job which requires a good lathe and very small high quality drill bit. Here is a good article on re-pivoting ...

    https://watchguy.co.uk/re-pivoting/
     
  11. knafel1983 Aug 29, 2019

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    All done. More pictures later.
     
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  12. airansun In the shuffling madness Aug 29, 2019

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    Wow! Congratulations!
     
  13. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Aug 29, 2019

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    Just amazing! Congrats on the successful resurrection!
     
  14. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Aug 30, 2019

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    Bravo:thumbsup:
    So glad we encouraged you to undertake this, it’s now the marvel it was supposed to be!

    Can you remind us how you found the guy who restored the lugs, what’s his background, where he’s based—- and what type of metals he handles?
     
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  15. Woops Aug 30, 2019

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    This has been a classic OF thread to follow and I congratulate the OP on a stunning result. That dial!

    Further proof that each time a 40s UG chrono is restored, a fairy lives.
     
  16. Boony Aug 30, 2019

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    Fantastic read congratulations
     
  17. billving Aug 30, 2019

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    Love it.
     
  18. knafel1983 Aug 30, 2019

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    I want to change the strap. It's 17mm, any suggestions?
     
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  19. billving Aug 30, 2019

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    If you ever decide to sell it....
     
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  20. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Aug 30, 2019

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    Aaron Bespoke ... after all this .. it deserves one of his.....I’m thinking distressed brown gator but he has so many options. Send him the pics and he will work with you on materials and stitching. French patina is also an option.
     
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