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Old 20 February 2021, 03:00 AM   #31
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Rusty sent this picture before sending it back.
It doesn't look much different, just a bit more clean.

I cannot wait to get it back and start carrying it from time to time.
When not carrying, it will be on display in my home.

Looks very nice.. clean.
I don't use my grandfathers pocket watch since having it repaired, but keep it displayed in an oak setting and wind it up often..
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Old 20 February 2021, 12:44 PM   #32
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Great thread! My father passed early last year and when I was going through his mementos box I found my Grandfathers WWII Omega he wore throughout the war in Europe. It was strapless wrapped in wax paper and in a small matchbox. Took it to my watchmaker, had it all gussied up, added a bund strap (this watch is tiny), and now wear it on rare occasions with pride. I think you will appreciate taking the the time to get this watch fixed.

My Grandfathers watch is a 1934 Omega by serial number, which I guess was quite common for WWII soldiers to buy a used watch after boot camp and take it with them to Europe. I learned a great deal about WWII watches of the period just trying to do research on the piece. That was half the fun!
@Swaye- That's a real beauty! Really love the color and the Arabic numerals

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Rusty sent this picture before sending it back.
It doesn't look much different, just a bit more clean.

I cannot wait to get it back and start carrying it from time to time.
When not carrying, it will be on display in my home.

@Rolexjim- WOW! Looks like a pretty big difference to me. I can only imagine how excited you must be.
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Old 20 February 2021, 03:04 PM   #33
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Love that! Get yourself a custom pocket watch holder on ETSY and use it as your desk clock and you can interact with it everyday.
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Old 21 February 2021, 12:43 AM   #34
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Thanks for the replies.
I have a hangar for it that I purchased at Hobby Lobby.
Just something temporary until I decide on something fancier.
I also intend to get a chain and carry it on occasion.

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Old 23 February 2021, 06:50 AM   #35
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Well, it arrived today! Now I must purchase a suitable chain for display and carrying.
I have linked a video of dubious quality to show the beast is alive after all this time!
Thanks for showing interest in my thread.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Sp2P2CztJSnpLoCL7
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Old 23 February 2021, 06:52 AM   #36
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Old 23 February 2021, 06:54 AM   #37
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Well, it arrived today! Now I must purchase a suitable chain for display and carrying.
I have linked a video of dubious quality to show the beast is alive after all this time!
Thanks for showing interest in my thread.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Sp2P2CztJSnpLoCL7
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Old 23 February 2021, 07:24 AM   #38
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I'm glad the link worked, crazy Google...
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Old 23 February 2021, 12:48 PM   #39
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If that's a beast, it sure is a grand ole beautiful beast. It's great that not only has it been brought back to life, but it will now be proudly displayed and even better, proudly worn again. Big cheers and congratulations sir!
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Old 23 February 2021, 08:51 PM   #40
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I believe I am going to find a vintage chain instead of something new. It would seem appropriate to do so.
I'm taking it to work today for the first time to show co-workers who have been on this journey with me. They are almost as excited as myself...
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Old 14 March 2021, 04:08 AM   #41
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Another temporary setup until I find something permanent:

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Old 14 March 2021, 04:09 AM   #42
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Old 14 March 2021, 04:10 AM   #43
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Looks great! ��
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Old 15 March 2021, 09:36 PM   #46
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Old 15 March 2021, 10:49 PM   #47
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What a great thread! Thanks for sharing w us. What a monster of a movement in that piece! So sweet.

I have my grandfathers Caravelle that he wore every day for years when he was older. Quartz movement and not very expensive BUT priceless to me.
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Old 16 March 2021, 03:07 AM   #48
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Thank you. I have still to decide on a permanent display but I like what I have it on for the time being.
It really is a great looking and running watch.
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Old 17 October 2021, 01:49 AM   #49
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Follow up!!!

The watch began running extremely fast so I contacted Rusty.
He had me ship it back to him and determined it had been magnetized.
He demagnetized it for me and returned it back, no charge for labor.
I'm still not certain what magnetized it but I suppose it could have been anything.
I have it back now and in it's display. It seems to keep pretty good time. I do not have a counter but to my naked eye about 1/2 minute in 18 hours.

She still looks great!
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Old 17 October 2021, 02:17 AM   #50
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After closely reviewing disassembled pictures I noticed the "AS" logo on the main plate.
A little sluething lead me to this:

https://www.timewornwatches.co.uk/ma...adolph-schild/

Now I have at least a bit of information about the watch movement.

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Old 17 October 2021, 04:15 AM   #51
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After closely reviewing disassembled pictures I noticed the "AS" logo on the main plate.
A little sluething lead me to this:

https://www.timewornwatches.co.uk/ma...adolph-schild/

Now I have at least a bit of information about the watch movement.

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