hand is broken and it is a ref. 4502
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| Author: | gregc [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP!!! |
Attachment: Breitling_Movement.jpg Attachment: Breitling_cover_inside.jpg Attachment: Breitling.jpg 1st post! Looking to restore my Grandfather's Breitling (maybe a 1959) that was given to me perhaps 30 years ago. It needs a crystal, a new crown, a hand reinstalled (I don't think it's actually broken), and I'm sure a service. The good news is that when I opened it up it looked clean inside, the main spring was intact, and the spring/balance seems to want to get back in action! I'll try to post some pics here, and perhaps folks will point me to someone who can be trusted to do the work. I'm so looking forward to wearing the watch in good working condition. I do not want the dial redone or anything more than necessary.Thanks! Greg |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
seems to be a 4502 "ultra-flat", Peseux movement; nice and correct piece, though finding the right hand will not be too easy. contact member chronodeco by pm - he serviced the same watch (and some others...) for me and comes highly recommended by many members. Edit: welcome to the forum ! |
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| Author: | gregc [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
Thanks! I did not even know what model it is. I'm adding another pic of the case back, if that helps. I appreciate the info, It looks like. to me. the hand came off its mount, not broken. I could be wrong as I did not remove the crystal for a good look, and my eyes aren't what they used to be. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
hand is broken and it is a ref. 4502
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| Author: | gregc [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
You're good, Fred! 4502, it is! Thank you. |
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| Author: | rick [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
Totally agree with Fred that Craig is superb. He services and restores all my vintage watches. By the way when you said Fred is good words can not describe how good! He has helped myself and other vintage collectors. unselfishly and is always there to help. You can learn a tremendous amount about vintage watches just reading his posts. WELCOME TO BS!! Best, Rick |
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| Author: | gregc [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
Does anyone know the "Name or Model #" of this particular watch? Thanks, I'm trying to dig up all the info available. GReg |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
yes, as I said, ref. 4502 "ultra flat"
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| Author: | gregc [ Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
Craig worked some magic on my watch. I should have it soon. Pics coming. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
happy to hear that - and you know you have to post pics when you have it back ! |
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| Author: | gregc [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
  A couple pre-delivery photos! Beautiful work by Craig! Compare this to photos in the beginning of the thread. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
wonderful ! Did Craig repair the broken hand or did he find a correct replacement ? |
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| Author: | gregc [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
Repair. Maybe one day I'll find a matching set to install. |
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| Author: | rick [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
Congrats Another great restoration by Craig and a beautiful vintage Breitling! |
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| Author: | gregc [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grand Dad's vintage watch, finally to be restored! HELP! |
I get to wear it to my daughter's wedding this weekend. Talk about timely..... |
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