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Author: | JMintzer [ Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Refurbished 808... |
Last Spring, my Mother-in-Law was going thru some of her late husband's things and found an old Breitling (along with 2 Omegas). Unfortunately, it didn't run and it had a cracked crystal. She asked if I wanted it (silly question). Of course I said yes! I took it to my local jeweler (who I had dealt with to service my daily wearer Chrono-Cockpit and my Rolex) and they suggested we send it off to Horological Services. That was last April. I picked up the watch today... I couldn't be happier. The serial # dates it to 1962. ![]() Glad to be aboard! Jamie |
Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Refurbished 808... |
lovely watch, seems to be in exceptional shape, congrats ! |
Author: | JMintzer [ Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:47 pm ] |
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Thanks! Other than not running, a few minor scratches and the cracked crystal, the watch was in exceptional shape. The face looked pretty much as you see it. Oh, and the leather strap was shot... ![]() I never saw my Father-in-Law wear it in the 20+ years I knew him. He either wore a Plain Jane Timex, or an 18K Rolex Presidential... Quirky guy... We also found a (non running) Omega Constellation Pie Pan that went to one of his sons. It wasn't cheap to get it up and running, but after doing a bit of research, it's easily worth 3 times what I paid... I'll cherish it and pass it down to a future Son-in-Law (I have 3 daughters) or possibly a grandchild... Jamie |
Author: | davedc74 [ Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Refurbished 808... |
Fantastic! |
Author: | Eric_navi [ Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:13 pm ] |
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*Adding to reference piece list* |
Author: | rick [ Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:52 am ] |
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Congrats! Beautiful Watch! |
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