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Eric_navi
 Post subject: Albino Navitimer
PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:17 pm 
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I noticed this photo recently... Upon a glance I thought perhaps it was a Top Time dial placed in an 806... But upon closer inspection it appears to be a small-subdial Navitimer dial. I've asked WatchesbySJX for more info, but have not yet gotten a response. He says it belongs to a Navitimer lover from Switzerland.

Is this old news? I searched the forum but could not find anything similar.

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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:29 pm 
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there is no documented "Albino" Navitimer 806 - the only example we've seen was a "prototype" offered by TheSage Michael März of youknowhatlounge and on larger pictures it was clearly identifiable as a Frankenfake; this pic is too small to say anything relevant.
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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:38 pm 
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Thanks Fred. I'm intrigued by this photo because the other pieces appear to be correct. I am very curious to see more photos, but would not be surprised to learn it was homemade.

Will try to get more pics.
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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:59 pm 
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here's the watch

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lets make a negative for easy comparison

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lets zoom in on what matters

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now a genuine dial

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fake
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convinced ?

I am 8)

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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:13 am 
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Dracha wrote:

convinced ?

I am 8)


Yes, quite.

"And the closing argument for the defendant?"

"We are going to lunch, your honor."


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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:18 am 
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posted it on the timeline as well, they will probably make it out to be a prototype but its one of the famous Sage pieces we've known about for a long time

https://www.facebook.com/WatchesbySJX/p ... 84/?type=1

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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
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standing ovation


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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
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Eric_navi wrote:
standing ovation

+1

and :bow: for keeping all those SagePics !


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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
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WatchFred wrote:
Eric_navi wrote:
standing ovation

+1

and :bow: for keeping all those SagePics !


the interweb is very patient , he tried to discredit me once and I am not a 'turn the other cheek' kinda person

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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
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Pretty impressive work, Rene, even coming from a "turn the other cheek" guy!


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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
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Impressive!


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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
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Rene's trick is also a useful way to distinguish between original and service dials. Not so extreme, but same idea. That was one of the first pearls of knowledge I remember absorbing from this forum.


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 Post subject: Re: Albino Navitimer
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You guys never cease to amaze me. Very cool step by step, especially like turning the white dial negative for easy compare. Well done!


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