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erolso
PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:44 pm 
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WatchFred wrote:
let me rephrase: from what I can see on that pic, I see no reason to spend that amount ;)


Thanks for feedback -- seems like I need to be very careful here...I will investigate a bit and post what i find. Really appreciate the comments esp given the limited info/pics shared to date. Cheers
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:56 pm 
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well, I'd suggest to pm forum member chronodeco, a watch restoration master many of us here trust to the fullest. Craig is NOT the right source if you want an "as new" restoration with service parts and do not mind so much not keeping the watch as original as possible, but if you want a perfect mechanical overhaul and a respectful, cautious restoration, he's the perfect guy.

assume most here will agree.


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:48 pm 
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Latest from servicer Mr. Heist -- keeping dial and hands untouched, continuing with needed service to get the watch up and running. Hope to have pics soon (before) and later (after resto). BTW, would the mesh band have been standard on this 809 or leather strap w/ tang?
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the early advertisements show the 809 on a JB Champion mesh, but it wasn't "standard", an option like several others.
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