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| Author: | vintage [ Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New to me Top Time |
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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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
Actually it's the first I've seen too with the 24hr dial... very nice Paul~! hence the -24 designation... *duh* 
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Aug 28, 2010 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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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| Author: | alexmedwejew [ Sat Aug 28, 2010 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
a very beautiful and rare model of the Top Time family |
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| Author: | vintage [ Sat Aug 28, 2010 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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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| Author: | Tim S [ Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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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| Author: | vintage [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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. 
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| Author: | akguppy [ Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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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| Author: | Tim S [ Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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. 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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| Author: | vintage [ Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
Just got the Top Time back from Craig (Chronodeco). Another excellent job.  
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
Craig's really not awful is he  
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
Don't you have anything better to do Craig than fix watches???  indeed...
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| Author: | Tim S [ Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
That has really cleaned up beautifully Paul 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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| Author: | chronodeco [ Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New to me Top Time |
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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