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jatco · 31 December 2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Thomas, what size is that Gruen? Love those clean lines.

It measures about 33mm wide (incl crown, close to 36mm)..and from lug-lug, measures close to 40mm - - and I agree with you.. - Those simple, clean lines -speak for themselves...!!

Lisa · 31 December 2012, 11:51 AM

Kevin, when you had the Gruen restored, was the dial repainted?

yessir69 · 31 December 2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Kevin, when you had the Gruen restored, was the dial repainted?

No. Complete mechanical overhaul and new crystal. Dial is original. Dad joined the Navy shortly after he bought it and put the watch away. It sat in a box for 30 years before I found it. I asked him if I could have it. I'll show it to you next time we see each other.

yessir69 · 31 December 2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Wes, glad to see you are back...I'm sure you were quite frustrated.....and Yes, it's very cold here.....but we do have heat!!!

Lisa, tomorrow I'll take a couple of pictures of the Gruen and post them here...I should feel alittle better than today...but I'm sure the pain will stay!!!

Kevin, nice watch...I have my Dad's Breitling, Navitimer from 1957 and plan on having it overhauled this coming year.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Thanks Leo. You'll love it when it comes back!

Art 1 · 31 December 2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Wes, glad to see you are back...I'm sure you were quite frustrated.....and Yes, it's very cold here.....but we do have heat!!!

Lisa, tomorrow I'll take a couple of pictures of the Gruen and post them here...I should feel alittle better than today...but I'm sure the pain will stay!!!

Kevin, nice watch...I have my Dad's Breitling, Navitimer from 1957 and plan on having it overhauled this coming year.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Those old Navitimers are wonderful. Would love to see a pic.

yessir69 · 31 December 2012, 12:14 PM

When dad joined the Navy he worked on submarines. He switched to a Ruxton watch that was more rugged. I can't find anything on the brand. Apparently, diesel subs are hard on watches. Below is a pic. I'm also going to see if I can restore it.

Lisa · 31 December 2012, 01:02 PM

Wow... all my dad ever wore was Timex. When they stopped running he'd throw 'em away and get another one.

That Ruxton reminds me of the very early Turn-o-graphs. Where would you get it restored? Would you have Charlie do it?

yessir69 · 31 December 2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Wow... all my dad ever wore was Timex. When they stopped running he'd throw 'em away and get another one.

That Ruxton reminds me of the very early Turn-o-graphs. Where would you get it restored? Would you have Charlie do it?

I may run it by tomorrow and leave it with him. He'll let me know.

Lisa · 31 December 2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

I may run it by tomorrow and leave it with him. He'll let me know.

Wonder what kind of band it had originally. What will you have done on the dial?

Let me know if Charlie has any Ball watches.

Art 1 · 31 December 2012, 10:35 PM

This would be a cool watch for a lady to own.

Art 1 · 31 December 2012, 10:37 PM

yessir69 · 1 January 2013, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Wonder what kind of band it had originally. What will you have done on the dial?

Let me know if Charlie has any Ball watches.

Don't know about the band. The dial looks great, but I will get a new crystal. I'll look in the case at Charlie's. I know he has some Cartier tanks. I think he has them priced well too.

Lisa · 1 January 2013, 02:38 AM

Wowzer - lookie at Raquel wearing that chronograph. It looks most excellent!

Kevin, Dave and I get into trouble when we go to Charlies. Last time we stopped in he left with a Coke GMT. I watch his Ebay auctions every now and then, too.

Art 1 · 1 January 2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Wowzer - lookie at Raquel wearing that chronograph. It looks most excellent!

Kevin, Dave and I get into trouble when we go to Charlies. Last time we stopped in he left with a Coke GMT. I watch his Ebay auctions every now and then, too.

That would be an excellent women's watch. Probably would be hard to find one.

East Bay Rider · 1 January 2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

... Kevin, Dave and I get into trouble when we go to Charlies. Last time we stopped in he left with a Coke GMT...

Dave rocks

DoxaDavid · 1 January 2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

And as you can see, watches have grown in size since 1956.

Love that Patek!

dbelle7 · 1 January 2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

So COOL!

Lion · 1 January 2013, 02:03 PM

Happy New Years to everyone...I do not drink but I will toast everyone with a can of Pepsi ThrowBack!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

Lisa · 1 January 2013, 03:07 PM

Cane sugar, Leo. Way to go!

I'm sipping on a Red Stripe but that's the extent of any reveling. Following the "fiscal cliff" last-minute negotiations a bit. How's that for a party animal lifestyle?

rfknauss · 1 January 2013, 03:41 PM

Happy New Year Lisa!

Lisa · 1 January 2013, 03:49 PM

Happy New Year, Richard! We have 10 minutes to go...

Lion · 1 January 2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Cane sugar, Leo. Way to go!

I'm sipping on a Red Stripe but that's the extent of any reveling. Following the "fiscal cliff" last-minute negotiations a bit. How's that for a party animal lifestyle?

Awe...Lisa...I thought for sure you would be savoring a fine Cognac or a few Mike's to bring in the New Year. But I do give you a lot of credit...it's been a few years since I had a Red Stripe. And it's been 39 years since I was in Jamaica over the New Years and then I was drinking Rum and Cokes and smoking a Spliff!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

East Bay Rider · 1 January 2013, 04:07 PM

Happy New Year Coffeeshop folks

Lisa · 1 January 2013, 04:46 PM

HNY, Bill. I'm off for a bit of shuteye.

The Joker · 1 January 2013, 10:45 PM

Happy New Year Everyone.

East Bay Rider · 2 January 2013, 01:00 AM

Raise a drink to 2013 to be better than 2012

Lisa · 2 January 2013, 01:11 AM

Right there with you, Bill!

(it's a glass of tea; is that okay?)

East Bay Rider · 2 January 2013, 01:16 AM

I believe Cousin Eddie is drinking Meister Brau but I'll join you in a cup of tea. Heck I might even put some honey in it. It is a holiday after all.
Living' large in 2013.

FeelingTheBlues · 2 January 2013, 01:21 AM

Happy New Year guys! With all the fun I have had with you and all the things we've had the chance to share I can only wish you, my dear friends, all the very best for 2013!

Yours truly,

Carl, a.k.a. FeelingTheBlues.

Lisa · 2 January 2013, 01:22 AM

Cousin Eddie... we watched that on Christmas day. Had forgotten how funny it was!

31 December 2012, 10:35 PM	#14830
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Lisa, here is a Ladies Breitling from the 60's. This would be a cool watch for a lady to own.

31 December 2012, 10:37 PM	#14831
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Here is a little history.

1 January 2013, 02:03 PM	#14838
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Happy New Years to everyone...I do not drink but I will toast everyone with a can of Pepsi ThrowBack!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

1 January 2013, 03:41 PM	#14840
rfknauss 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,498	Happy New Year Lisa! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

1 January 2013, 04:07 PM	#14843
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	Happy New Year Coffeeshop folks __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

31 December 2012, 11:51 AM	#14822
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Kevin, when you had the Gruen restored, was the dial repainted?

31 December 2012, 01:02 PM	#14827
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Wow... all my dad ever wore was Timex. When they stopped running he'd throw 'em away and get another one. That Ruxton reminds me of the very early Turn-o-graphs. Where would you get it restored? Would you have Charlie do it?

1 January 2013, 02:38 AM	#14833
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Wowzer - lookie at Raquel wearing that chronograph. It looks most excellent! Kevin, Dave and I get into trouble when we go to Charlies. Last time we stopped in he left with a Coke GMT. I watch his Ebay auctions every now and then, too.

1 January 2013, 03:07 PM	#14839
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Cane sugar, Leo. Way to go! I'm sipping on a Red Stripe but that's the extent of any reveling. Following the "fiscal cliff" last-minute negotiations a bit. How's that for a party animal lifestyle?

1 January 2013, 03:49 PM	#14841
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Happy New Year, Richard! We have 10 minutes to go...

1 January 2013, 04:46 PM	#14844
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	HNY, Bill. I'm off for a bit of shuteye.

1 January 2013, 10:45 PM	#14845
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Happy New Year Everyone.

2 January 2013, 01:00 AM	#14846
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	Raise a drink to 2013 to be better than 2012 __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

2 January 2013, 01:11 AM	#14847
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Right there with you, Bill! (it's a glass of tea; is that okay?)

2 January 2013, 01:16 AM	#14848
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	I believe Cousin Eddie is drinking Meister Brau but I'll join you in a cup of tea. Heck I might even put some honey in it. It is a holiday after all. Living' large in 2013. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

2 January 2013, 01:21 AM	#14849
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Happy New Year guys! With all the fun I have had with you and all the things we've had the chance to share I can only wish you, my dear friends, all the very best for 2013! Yours truly, Carl, a.k.a. FeelingTheBlues. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

2 January 2013, 01:22 AM	#14850
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Cousin Eddie... we watched that on Christmas day. Had forgotten how funny it was!

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