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19 December 2010, 10:32 AM
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A veteran needs a little attention! (1675 GMT)
Hello Friends!
I wish to share with you this interesting and nice piece.  It is not mine. Though I bought it brand new. It belongs to my father in law, who is a very old man now, and has some delicate health problems lately. A few days ago, my mother in law found this watch in a drawer. It was needing a very good cleaning indeed, as it looked as if it had been inside a can with grease! I was surprised, because it was one of my father in law favorite watch.   As a matter of fact, I bought this watch for my father in law, in 1983, during a vacation trip to the Caribbean, at an AD there, and presented it to him at our return. He owns several nice watches, but he always seemed to like this one best. I took the 1675, and gave a good cleaning, and gave some 20 turns of winding, and it started working perfectly. Tried to polish its plastic "glass" with my usual treatment of poliwatch, but scratches are very deep. Anyway, as I guess it was never serviced, and needing a glass replacement, I took to my watchmaker for a complete service, cleaning and oiling, asking him to replace glass (plastic) but not to touch the dial or hands. I also asked him not to polish the case.  Now I´m waiting the return of the watch, which I will give again to my father in law to keep enjoying it. Please note the natural fading of its bezel, with so many years of use. I asked not to touch this bazel either, as I love its looks.  Hope you like the old watch as much as I do. Best cordial regards, Abel.
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19 December 2010, 10:36 AM
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I love it! I would love to find one in that condition one day, the bezel is great and the patina is perfect.
 I hope your father in law gets better Abel.  Kyle |
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19 December 2010, 10:42 AM
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Beautiful 1675! The patina is great and the patina is spot on!
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19 December 2010, 10:53 AM
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Yes, it would be wonderful to find a watch with this patina, and from an original owner. Thank you for your good wishes for my father in law! I appreciate that my young friend! Very cordially, Abel.
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19 December 2010, 10:54 AM
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Very cordially, Abel.
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19 December 2010, 10:57 AM
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Very nice Abel--enjoy it! I also hope your father in law gets better!!!
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19 December 2010, 01:09 PM
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Stunning 16750
I love the perfect patina.
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19 December 2010, 01:45 PM
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Wow that patina is spectacular!
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19 December 2010, 03:09 PM
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Its a very nice piece Abel. I can see why your Father in Law loves it so much...
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19 December 2010, 03:27 PM
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Very nice watch!
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19 December 2010, 03:45 PM
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Classic 1675!
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20 December 2010, 02:07 AM
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Hello friends!! Thank you so much for your kind comments and good wishes for my father in law health.
I wish he will be able to enjoy this watch for more years to come, in spite his health problems. I' m presently waiting for the watch makers call to return it to me. Thank you and kind regards, Abel
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20 December 2010, 02:10 AM
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Beautiful watch & well wishes to your Father-In-Law Abel...
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20 December 2010, 02:30 AM
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Abel,
Your plan to replace the crystal, have the movement serviced, and leaving everything else as is couldn't be better. I love that genuine, natural patina.What a beauty and a nice gesture on your part, my friend. Can't wait to see the results. dP
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20 December 2010, 02:32 AM
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Beautiful
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20 December 2010, 04:20 AM
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Can' t wait to receive it back, and to give it to my father in law to see his face when getting back this old companion. It is a beautiful watch indeed. Thank you and best cordial regards, Abel.
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20 December 2010, 04:20 AM
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Thank you Spuds, and Yazo, for your comments!
Very cordially, Abel
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20 December 2010, 04:31 AM
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A beautiful 1675 and a beautiful gesture!
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20 December 2010, 06:53 AM
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Thanks so much for your comment! I´m glad you like this time piece! Very cordially, Abel.
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20 December 2010, 08:43 AM
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An amazing example my friend.
A priceless heirloom that carries with it the memories and history that make it worth so much more than the sum of it's parts.All my best to your Father in law.
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20 December 2010, 10:05 AM
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You surely have resumed everything to be said about this vintage piece. I appreciate that! I also wish my Father in law will still enjoy it for a good long time. Thank you again, and Best cordial regards, Abel.
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20 December 2010, 11:02 AM
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What a great watch, would love to see pictures with the new crystal...
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20 December 2010, 10:02 PM
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Thank you Fred!!
Yes, I will post some new pictures after the watch is returned to me. Kind regards, Abel.
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20 December 2010, 10:53 PM
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Truly beautiful old GMT, with nice patina and lots of character!
I can`t wait to see pics after servicing! All the best to your father in law!
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21 December 2010, 01:29 AM
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Thank you for your kind comment and good wishes for my Father in law Vukotab!!
Yes, I promise new photos as soon as the watch is returned. Cordial regards, Abel.
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