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WatchFred
PostPosted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:41 am 
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ab bit of nice sunshine again for some pics: an 806 from 1969, a transOcean and two watches that have just returned from case restoration in Canada; a rare 1956 ref. 1194 and a Top Time 810.

some hi res links above the 1024 Imgur "thumbnails".

806 with quite exceptional patina

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the first transOcean, the 3-hand from the 1950s

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a very rare ref. 1194, one of those 1950s dials that show different dial patterns in changed light angles.

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and a restored Top Time 810 Gen.2

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Gorgeous 1194 Fred, just a wonderful piece.
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Perhaps this is just proof I'm not a vintage guy, but dang that Top Time is beautiful.

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sharkman wrote:
Perhaps this is just proof I'm not a vintage guy, but dang that Top Time is beautiful.


only proof of good taste, Tom. The Top Times are nice.

TTM; ref. 810, 1967

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Big fan of vintage...that TopTime is gorgeous!!
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Fred, do you know if the transoceans were originally brushed inside the lugs? I've seen a couple of pictures which look like they may have been.


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WatchFred wrote:
806 with quite exceptional patina

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Simply a quite exceptional piece, period. :!: Arguably the nicest example of the 806 on the planet. :bow: I would wind and wear that gorgeouw watch every single day if I owned it. Thank you so much Fred for sharing it with us in pics. :cheer:
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It's not secret I'm not vintage fanatic, but those pics of those superb pieces may yet make me a believer! That Top Time is fantastic.

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