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early 806 , what type of Mvmnt does do you think this has ?
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Author:  Dracha [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:07 am ]
Post subject:  early 806 , what type of Mvmnt does do you think this has ?
What kind of movement do you think this one has and why ?

This is the only pic I have and personally I believe this will show a V72 movement when I open it up
Author:  WatchFred [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: early 806 , what type of Mvmnt does do you think this ha
very, very much think and hope you are correct, René ! definitely looks like pusher positions indicate a V72.

where did you find this one, looks great and VERY pomising

edit: just saw the listing, you were really quick on that one and quite brave with this rather short description. brave, but most probably smart and lucky again. congrats and fingers crossed.
Author:  Dracha [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:21 am ]
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Thanks Fred ! fingers crossed :D
let me show you what , aside from the pusher position that Kurt pointed out, I think are more clues
Btw I couldnt really figure out the pusher position on that auction so I had to rely on my gut and observations

I have made a comparison between an AOPA wing from a V178 model and the V72 model , you can probably already see the differences yourself in this pic

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but this is what I see

1) slightly droopy & pointier wingtips on the V72, where the V178 has upturned wingtips (green circle)
2) top wing roundings are more pronounced , almost a 'shrugging' look if that makes sense ? (red circle)
3) The V72 has more wing shaped wings , the V178 flatter (blue line)
4) the last A in the AOPA logo sits different on the shield (yellow circle)

but this is invisible in the pics the seller posted

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Maybe I just gave away the shop ! :D
Author:  Dracha [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: early 806 , what type of Mvmnt does do you think this ha
and which one does it look like most ?

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Author:  WatchFred [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: early 806 , what type of Mvmnt does do you think this ha
great observance and thank you for sharing ! hope this piece proves you right ! Let me again compliment you on the level of expertise you have reached, this is quite impressive, as is your way of sharing this with the community. do not do that too often to a person, a second well deserved :bow:
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:43 am ]
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This place is really starting to drive vintage knowledge forward - great job Dracha!!

Here's hoping for a v72.......


and a 1952 serial number :wink:
Author:  cruvon [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:10 am ]
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Do I hear a chance V72 find, Santa surely gave you your X'mas wish:), congrats and very much hope you are right!
Author:  vintage [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:10 am ]
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LOL I emailed the guy last night and said if you expect to get $3k for the watch I suggest that you at least say if it runs or not. Guess it didn't matter.
Author:  Dracha [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:14 am ]
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vintage wrote:
LOL I emailed the guy last night and said if you expect to get $3k for the watch I suggest that you at least say if it runs or not. Guess it didn't matter.


you didnt ask him by any chance if there was 806 on the back or not, did you ? :D
Author:  vintage [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:18 am ]
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Dracha wrote:
vintage wrote:
LOL I emailed the guy last night and said if you expect to get $3k for the watch I suggest that you at least say if it runs or not. Guess it didn't matter.


you didnt ask him by any chance if there was 806 on the back or not, did you ? :D


I really had a lot more in mind to ask him and actually typed it in but didn't send it after I reread it. I sounded like a nut case. :oops: Just really irritates me when someone posts a listing like that.
Author:  Kurt B [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:19 am ]
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Dracha wrote:
What kind of movement do you think this one has and why ?

This is the only pic I have and personally I believe this will show a V72 movement when I open it up


I'm confident that It's a 1954/55 Val 72, the logo and the hands strongly indicates it, the numbers of beads on the dial tells us for sure that it's very early.

Kurt B
Author:  Dracha [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:55 am ]
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Hi Kurt, thanks for confirming !
of course i'll post pics when I get it
Author:  Dracha [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: early 806 , what type of Mvmnt does do you think this ha
Kurt B wrote:
the numbers of beads on the dial tells us for sure that it's very early.

Kurt B



I counted 125 beads , so according to my own previous post it should be early '54 , proof will be in the pud.... opening it when I get it, its airborne now and I hope customs wont hold on to it for too long

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Author:  jonathancloward [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:14 am ]
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@ Kurt b , could you send me your previous post I:m curious about the bead to year ratio I have a venus 178 with 123 beads . what do you think ??
Author:  Dracha [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:17 am ]
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jonathancloward wrote:
@ Kurt b , could you send me your previous post I:m curious about the bead to year ratio I have a venus 178 with 123 beads . what do you think ??


well, I am not Kurt but here goes

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