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  1. Tempus Nov 15, 2018

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    Appreciate the replies guys. Yes I will list the diameter, I think it is 34mm but I'll measure tonight. Many thanks.:)
     
  2. bgrisso Nov 15, 2018

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    Sala say 34mm, my calipers say 34.5mm
     
  3. Tempus Nov 16, 2018

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    Ditto. 34.5mm.
     
  4. Tempus Nov 16, 2018

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  5. Jonatan Nov 26, 2018

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  6. Carlton-Browne Nov 27, 2018

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    Well spotted - I had seen that listing but it takes sharp eyes to pick up on the crystal bit.
     
  7. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 27, 2018

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  8. Diabolik Nov 27, 2018

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    Yes ...

    Apart from the obvious, it is missing the second overdrive, second runner, pinion, spring and bridge. Third wheel may be damaged (overdrive pinion looks too short) ... those parts are a pain to source. On a positive note, the balance wheel looks good!

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  9. Jonatan Nov 27, 2018

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    I didn’t even bother going all the way to the movement. Yikes that thing had one too many drinks.
     
  10. bgrisso Nov 27, 2018

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    I think it's under the crystal. It actually kinda reminds me of those optical illusions where you can see something 2 ways, because I can also sorta see it on top.

    What's the text on the bottom supposed to say?
     
  11. Diabolik Nov 28, 2018

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  12. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 28, 2018

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  13. Joe_A Nov 28, 2018

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  14. bgrisso Nov 29, 2018

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  16. waXology Dec 3, 2018

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  17. CafeRacer Dec 3, 2018

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    A bit late to this post, but in hindsight it looks like a steal.
    20217-9 seems to be an extremely rare reference (so far...), with only 2 (including this one) listed in the database.
    There is also an original advertisement on it with a cutout ive attached, that reads "20217-9, Black center, gold markers on double(dark?) gray marker ring". That inner bezel in itself seems unique to this reference, and the condition looks fantastic for a bumper, let alone a rare reference like this. Congrats! (y)

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  18. Mazoue Dec 3, 2018

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    Thanks, I was really pleased when it arrived as condition is terrific.

    Slightly less of a steal once I'd paid the import costs and for a service but still chuffed with a rare find.

    I'll post a picture or two once I retrieve from the watchmaker and, of course, send you a pic for the reference guide.
     
  19. bgrisso Dec 3, 2018

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  20. Mazoue Dec 3, 2018

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    I think the case and movement are probably correct. Another similar watch pictured below. Different hands on the coke watch but they match the hour markers.

    Are you thinking the Coke logo is much later and not correct? I honestly don't know.

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