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 Post subject: New to me Top Time
PostPosted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:32 pm 
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Just got this 1966 Ref 810-24 in. It needs some work because it has the wrong crown, wrong sub register hands, and a cracked crystal but is running well and should clean up nicely. Pretty Venus 178 movement and WOG marked bridge. Don't see too many of these around.

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 Post subject: Re: New to me Top Time
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Actually it's the first I've seen too with the 24hr dial... very nice Paul~! hence the -24 designation... *duh* :roll:

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That one worked out pretty well Paul - maybe I should start taking a few more punts on pieces with bad photos!
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a very beautiful and rare model of the Top Time family
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 Post subject: Re: New to me Top Time
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Sending out to Craig on Monday so he can work his magic. Will post an after pic when it's back.
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I think that's really a very nice looking piece vintage, great pick up. Where did you find that one?

Definitely looking forward to seeing what it looks like when it's had its makeover.

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 Post subject: Re: New to me Top Time
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Tim S wrote:
I think that's really a very nice looking piece vintage, great pick up. Where did you find that one?

Definitely looking forward to seeing what it looks like when it's had its makeover.


Would you believe that went through a complete 7 day auction on ebay unsold? Made the guy an offer and got it.
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vintage wrote:
Tim S wrote:
I think that's really a very nice looking piece vintage, great pick up. Where did you find that one?

Definitely looking forward to seeing what it looks like when it's had its makeover.


Would you believe that went through a complete 7 day auction on ebay unsold? Made the guy an offer and got it.


Having seen the photos in the auction - yes. :lol:
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Yea, I saw that "estate" piece too. You definitely have to show us some "after" pics. Good luck with the restore.

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vintage wrote:
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I think that's really a very nice looking piece vintage, great pick up. Where did you find that one?

Definitely looking forward to seeing what it looks like when it's had its makeover.


Would you believe that went through a complete 7 day auction on ebay unsold? Made the guy an offer and got it.

I gather that doesn't happen very often?

Kudos to you for following through. A very nice result for the effort.

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 Post subject: Re: New to me Top Time
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Just got the Top Time back from Craig (Chronodeco). Another excellent job. :thumbsup:

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Craig's really not awful is he :shock: :bow:
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Don't you have anything better to do Craig than fix watches??? :lol: :wink:

:bow: indeed...

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That has really cleaned up beautifully Paul :bow: Again what a fantastic watch and a great story behind the acquiring. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one of those.

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Well, I do have a lot of other things that I do but since I retired a year and a half ago but my watch hobby became a full time job for the most part. I have a steady stream of watch repairs and restorations from all over the world. Trust me, I am very thankful for all of this. I can't imagine retirement without a meaningful way to spend ones time.
Thanks to all of you who have supported me, Craig
Other hobbies - flying a 1976 Piper Warrior, collecting wine for the wine cellar, consulting metallurgical work in aluminum.

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