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Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:02 am ]
Post subject:  Zenith Grand Prix Paris 1900
Nudged by Roff's pocket beauty...

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Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:22 am ]
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Great looking watch bnewbie - I'm not a big arabic fan, but I love the font style on that one.
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:25 am ]
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Thanks, Roff.
I wish it's in better condition.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:34 am ]
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The dial can be restored, although there is always a tendency for the hairlines to return, and the movement looks to be in good condition. The case obviously has some age to it, but it looks like it may only be surface so you may be able to get it restored. The problem of course is finding someone competent to do it - are there many people in Croatia who are likely to be able to work on it?
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:44 am ]
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My main concern is the dial because as you said, the case can be easily buffed and movement is in good condition indeed.
I really don't know anyone in Croatia who is competent or willing to do that work, although sending it abroad momentarily isn't the option.
I'll just enjoy it as it is. :)
Thanks for the observation.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Zenith Grand Prix Paris 1900
Might be worth keeping an eye out for a replacement dial - they come up on eBay every now and then. You don't have to use it, but nice to have in reserve if the dial does finally fail.
Author:  mah [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:51 am ]
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Nice piece, it is fun to see these. Nice for a little diversity. I thought that even if the dial wasen't 100% it was still "better" than a restored one? Any thoughts?

Best,
Mark
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Zenith Grand Prix Paris 1900
Roffensian wrote:
Might be worth keeping an eye out for a replacement dial - they come up on eBay every now and then. You don't have to use it, but nice to have in reserve if the dial does finally fail.

Didn't think about that.
Good advice, thanks.
mah wrote:
Nice piece, it is fun to see these. Nice for a little diversity. I thought that even if the dial wasen't 100% it was still "better" than a restored one? Any thoughts?

Thanks Mark, I think that Roff's advice on replacement dial would suits me better than restoration as well.
Author:  br549 [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:50 am ]
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Very nice bnewbie. I like it a lot. :D
Author:  Driver8 [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:59 pm ]
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Very nice Bnewbie. Personally I love the arabics on that one.......... as I guess you do too! :thumbsup:
Author:  Otto [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:11 pm ]
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br549 wrote:
Very nice bnewbie. I like it a lot. :D

:yeahthat
Nice piece!
Author:  carlhaluss [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:02 pm ]
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What a beautiful piece. I, too, love the numbers on that one!
Cheers,
Carl
Author:  Altair [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:47 pm ]
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Very nice! I love the font!
Author:  bnewbie [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:28 am ]
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Thanks on your comments, guys.
Author:  Tim S [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:51 am ]
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Beautiful bnewbie. I can certainly appreciate the attraction!
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