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waterproofpt
 Post subject: Which 806 to keep?
PostPosted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:20 pm 
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Hi all. I’m in a dilemma. I had been looking for a nice 806 for some time. I knew of one but the seller wasn’t quite ready to sell. So ... i found another in the mean time (a year or so ago). Wouldn’t you know it but the original one I had been chasing for time finally came available within a week. So I bought it too. .
Now, as part of a consolidation, I think I will part with one of them but can’t decide which. The LIP is unique. And the case is slightly better. But, personally, I think I like the dial indices better on the other one.

I would appreciate any feedback on these two and opinions on which to hang on to. All things to be considered. Collectibility, condition, etc etc. Slide rule and bezel movement on both is equally smooth and firm.

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And the LIP
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Your input is much appreciated.
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 Post subject: Re: Which 806 to keep?
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 Post subject: Re: Which 806 to keep?
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 Post subject: Re: Which 806 to keep?
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I am not a expert as Kurt but hands on the first is changed in some time
But the Lip is more likely genuine

Based on the hands Both have new second hand as I can see
But again who am I

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 Post subject: Re: Which 806 to keep?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:34 pm 
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jojo.806 wrote:
I am not a expert as Kurt but hands on the first is changed in some time
But the Lip is more likely genuine

Based on the hands Both have new second hand as I can see
But again who am I

Jonas straka



Thanks for the input. That’s interesting. I was wondering if the hands were original on both of these.
Can anyone else confirm?
Much appreciate any input.
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 Post subject: Re: Which 806 to keep?
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disagree, hands are in line with general condition


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WatchFred wrote:
disagree, hands are in line with general condition



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Because I am still looking for my first 806, if you are interested in selling the one with the creme colour patina I may be a buyer if the price is right...drop me PM.
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 Post subject: Re: Which 806 to keep?
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Decided to part with the LIP. And it is going to a good friend with a passion for the 806. Will definitely keep the other one and .... I just found a re-issue. ... which I will get in a couple of days.



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