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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:31 am 
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Hello ,
My name is Bruno and I’m new here ...
I found an old watch from my dad and would like to have some advise on it ...
What should I do with it ? It is too nice to let it sit in a closet .
Should I Refurb or restore it ...what and where ... I live in Europe .
The idea is to refurb or restore it and give it in working condition for his birthday ...
It is in pretty bad shape though , hands fell of , badly scratched ...
Thanks all for your advise and help ,
Bruno .


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:42 am 
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Looks to be very nice! Get it fixed up (service and missing subdial hands) but not “restored”! Congratulations.



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:45 am 
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Lovely and worth getting it back in order!! I’ll let the EU guys recommend a good watchmaker but very much worth restoring and fulfilling your plans! Just don’t sell, I’d pass it on as you said!

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Hi ,
Thank you for your reply .
Well the watch belongs to my dad . I guess he bought it in the years ‘60 when he visited the U.S. He was on an exchange program related to military aviation . I remember pictures of my father having dinner with president Kennedy .
Anyway , I think it would be great to give it to him in working condition . Really I know nothing about watches but I think indeed it would be better serviced and not restored .
Any idea where ?
Greetings,
Bruno .


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Waynepjr1 wrote:
Lovely and worth getting it back in order!! I’ll let the EU guys recommend a good watchmaker but very much worth restoring and fulfilling your plans! Just don’t sell, I’d pass it on as you said!

Wayne


Thanks !
If needed I can have it serviced in the U.S.
I will never sell ;-)



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welcome, Bruno!
if you tell us which county you live in, we could better advise you regarding service and (small) repair work; of course agree there should be no "restoration" attempt, the watch needs to remain original.



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WatchFred wrote:
welcome, Bruno!
if you tell us which county you live in, we could better advise you regarding service and (small) repair work; of course agree there should be no "restoration" attempt, the watch needs to remain original.



Hello Sir ,
I live in Belgium .
Like I said before , I really have no idea about the watch , model , year etc , forgot totally about it until recently . I will post better focused pictures .
Hasn’t moved for 30 years :?
I agree the “ patina “ should be kept and minimum new parts being used . If necessary I can have it repaired anywhere , being it be Belgium , Germany , Switzerland , .... or even the States . Just want to do it the right way .
Thanks ,
Bruno .


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Hi Bruno,
Nice watch and indeed as all others said, should be kept in original condition.
I live in the Netherlands and i know of a watchmaker who does all my breitling repairs.
If interesting for you, let me know then i will bring you in touch with him.
He’s an absolutely ‘know-how’ watch maker and has done tons of repairs etc
In some cases, he has NOS parts that he’s collected for many years incase needed.
Cheers
Morty


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Hello , yes please send me the info in Holland . Thank you , I appreciate it !
Here some better pictures .
It has no AOPA signature .


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