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    Help with early 1940s Heuer 2447 please

    I would appreciate any thoughts on this pre-carrera Heuer 2447 from, I believe, 1940.

    I am not sure if the handset is correct, though I suspect the hour, minute and Chrono might be. However, looks...
  2. Yes, very true. A messy time for Heuer and just...

    Yes, very true. A messy time for Heuer and just about every other Swiss watchmaker. Apparently suppliers with legit Heuer stamps were creating their own Heuer watches outside of the strict control of...
  3. Heuer Pasadena day/date "no-name" - thoughts please?

    I recently purchased this Heuer "no name" Pasadena and later read on an old post somewhere that the Pasadena "no date" (date & Day/date) had tritium dots at the 12, 3, 6 & 9 rather than the small...
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    I can't clearly see the 12 sub dial, but is that...

    I can't clearly see the 12 sub dial, but is that a 376.0822 "Holy grail"

    Both stunning examples.

    Regarding the dial, those experienced watchmakers who have had the opportunity to examine it...
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    Timezone.com and CT are like deserts these days....

    Timezone.com and CT are like deserts these days. Probably TZ.com is suffering from over-zealous mods happy to ban on a whim over the last decade and the CT format is very old and difficult to...
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    Hard not to agree with all of this. This is the...

    Hard not to agree with all of this. This is the best macro shot of the inside of the case back as I can get at the moment. The closer I get in the harder it is to maintain clarity and stability...
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    "Does the lume charge up when illuminated with a...

    "Does the lume charge up when illuminated with a torch and glow, even for a short time?"

    The tritium barely charges, Dave, but I can see that there is enough phosphorous to keep them (though...
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    Nothing at this time. Dave seems to be...

    Nothing at this time.

    Dave seems to be hitting all the nails on the head, especially if the 1341, that drives this, was only produced between 1971-75.

    Finally worked out how to post on...
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    Thanks, Dave. Truly appreciate your detailed...

    Thanks, Dave. Truly appreciate your detailed response - great stuff to know. I'll keep you and the forum updated on what Jeff also says.

    That just leaves us with the dial - based on your well...
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    All the pics I have. Photo prior to...

    All the pics I have.

    Photo prior to refurbishing:

    https://i.imgur.com/20NrhQj.png?1

    https://i.imgur.com/IlnXP3T.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/Ee3CPxE.jpg?1
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    definitely subscribe to the Timefactors...

    definitely subscribe to the Timefactors newsletter as that will have info on next opening date and time. Prior to the opening of the store have the website open and then wait for the stock icon to...
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    I know this is unbecoming but...

    Woohooo!! I just made it in time to get a Smiths Navigator PRS-48 black dial after missing out last time. Very, very happy! :smug::smug:

    Probably one of a handful to go to Australia. Love to...
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    Forgive me reviving this old post and indeed...

    Forgive me reviving this old post and indeed creating a zombie post - but bringing it back from the dead seemed a good option to keep this pic in context.

    Here is a Lemania 9801-72 model and case...
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    Thank you! Breitling, imho, is such an...

    Thank you! Breitling, imho, is such an undervalued and underestimated brand. Seems like Tudor has realised the benefits of the B01 base movement for their higher end Tudors as well I think.
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    Thank you. Took a long, long time for the right...

    Thank you. Took a long, long time for the right one to come along. Case size is 41mm
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    The summery ice-blue dial of my Breitling B01...

    The summery ice-blue dial of my Breitling B01 Chronomat.

    https://i.imgur.com/4QjtfTe.jpg
  17. Thread: Hiding watches

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    How big is your house? I don't know why, but...

    How big is your house?

    I don't know why, but this whole thread reminds me of the time author Graeme Greene, while cleaning his attic, found a novel he had forgotten writing...
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    Speedmaster X-33 "Mars watch" ...

    Speedmaster X-33 "Mars watch"

    https://i.imgur.com/FPyfPC5.jpg?1
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    I have three birthday watches which are future...

    I have three birthday watches which are future gifts for my for sons. All Speedmasters: 1974, 1980 and 1985 consecutively. I guess they still count as birthday watches.
    ...
  20. Thread: Replicas

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    Exactly, but the scary thing is that there are...

    Exactly, but the scary thing is that there are deep DNA fakes using tomography to replicate movements, dials and cases. These so called "Super clone" movements (usually 3135s and 4130s) are becoming...
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    My solution when they catch these thugs is to...

    My solution when they catch these thugs is to remove their ability to use time productively for a minimum of 15-20 years. This kind of targeted thuggery is becoming way too common throughout the...
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    Two incomings to close off the watch collection...

    Two incomings to close off the watch collection year -

    Breitling AVI 765
    https://i.imgur.com/4ZGgO4Q.jpg

    Heuer 1550 SG
    https://i.imgur.com/WDr7Lo7.jpg?1
  23. Thread: Red-dial sub

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    Have to agree on the "hulk" as another ugly...

    Have to agree on the "hulk" as another ugly offering from Tolex.
  24. Thread: Red-dial sub

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    plus another... Man, that's one ugly dumbass...

    plus another...

    Man, that's one ugly dumbass dial. Compensation required from OP me thinks. :watermelon:
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    If anybody can be bothered asking me about my...

    If anybody can be bothered asking me about my Tudor Black Bay I certainly don't mention the R word, instead I would mention that Tudor are using the Breitling B01 base movement I believe.
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