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cruvon
PostPosted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 4:18 am 
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Looks awesome and might be all correct

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Breitli ... 7675.l2557
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Its off the planet cruvon. :wink:

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:09 am 
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Right Cruv's I'm going take a stab at this one, it is a beautiful watch for sure, but, to me it looks like the numbers on the face have been relumed also the hands and although the sliderule is aged, it's not quite aged enough for me for a watch this old.

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if somebody relumed this dial, he's the Michelangelo of restorers, worthy of the highest praise.
doubt that. the sliderule insert is excellent, outstanding - but might well be original to the watch.
enviable condition throughout. Kurt ?
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I've just checked out Kurts article again and you forget that watches in this condition can still be found, it looks like it could slot perfectly in with his collection, outstanding quality well done to whoever bought it
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Yikes! $8100!
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Well, I think the price is low for that. I would have paid atleast 30% more for it if really wanted it. The seller didn't do his homework.


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price was quite reasonable for the condition, I think.
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WatchFred wrote:
price was quite reasonable for the condition, I think.



Agreed, certainly don't think that it was 30% under.
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cruvon wrote:
Looks awesome and might be all correct

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Breitli ... 7675.l2557


The price was a steal, the dial is by far the best dial I have ever seen / bought on a 1954 Navitimer, it is clean, and the lacquer shines like if it had left production only yesterday, the Tritium has IMO patinated into the most beautiful colour it can possible do, and the case shows only little wear, the hands have corroded, but they almost all do, even my NOS 1955 have corroded on the hour hand.

I have always kept the best ones, and this one will become a part of my collection, so one will have to go, a picture will be uploaded to my article in the near future.

/ Kurt B http://www.kurt-b.com

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as said, in enviable condition; congrats, Kurt.
I was surprisd you were keeping quiet about this one ....
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That is a great find, and in fantastic condition! I wonder what you'll sell to make room???
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Kurt B wrote:
cruvon wrote:
Looks awesome and might be all correct

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Breitli ... 7675.l2557


The price was a steal, the dial is by far the best dial I have ever seen / bought on a 1954 Navitimer, it is clean, and the lacquer shines like if it had left production only yesterday, the Tritium has IMO patinated into the most beautiful colour it can possible do, and the case shows only little wear, the hands have corroded, but they almost all do, even my NOS 1955 have corroded on the hour hand.

I have always kept the best ones, and this one will become a part of my collection, so one will have to go, a picture will be uploaded to my article in the near future.

/ Kurt B http://www.kurt-b.com

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Congrats Kurt, happy it went to you, great catch!:)
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Lovely !!
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The seller should take off at least $4000 for the rusty hands and then add back about $2000 for the original stained lume!

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