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The GMT Master · 27 June 2010, 05:43 AM

Hey all,

Alongside the watches, the shop where I work also sells pens, principally by Dunhill. This week, there was an unfortunate incident where one was left too close to a halogen lightbulb, and part of the resin body melted. Obviously, it couldn't be sold, and Dunhill weren't able to repair, so my boss was going to throw it away...

....until I heard about it, and decided to have the pen

It's a Dunhill Sentryman ballpoint, nicely made, and, apart from the minor cosmetic damage (which actually acts as a nice rest for my thumb), is in perfect working order. Best of all, for a watch that retails at £190, I got it for free!

I don't have any photos of it yet, but here's a stock photo of what it should look like

I love my job :D

MoonDogJerry · 27 June 2010, 05:49 AM

Nice pen Chris. If the damage is not too severe it can be buffed out. Micro-mesh makes some diamond sandpaper and cream for plastics. We used it to take scratches out of aircraft windows.

Bisquitlips · 27 June 2010, 12:14 PM

Excellent!!

Am interested in seeing how extensive the damage is.

dalip · 27 June 2010, 12:18 PM

I expect it to be in your pocket at the gtg Chris

JBat · 27 June 2010, 02:43 PM

Nice pick up Chris! The best kind; free!

daveathall · 27 June 2010, 09:35 PM

You couldn't slide a DSSD under that lamp could ya?

MoonDogJerry · 27 June 2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

You couldn't slide a DSSD under that lamp could ya?

The GMT Master · 28 June 2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MoonDogJerry

Nice pen Chris. If the damage is not too severe it can be buffed out. Micro-mesh makes some diamond sandpaper and cream for plastics. We used it to take scratches out of aircraft windows.

Thanks Jerry, but the damage is quite intensive - I'll get some photos up as soon as I can, things are just a bit crazy at the moment, I'm moving houses

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Excellent!!

Am interested in seeing how extensive the damage is.

As above, photos are coming soon, Richard

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Originally Posted by dalip

I expect it to be in your pocket at the gtg Chris

It'll definitely be making the trip with me, Dalip mate

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Originally Posted by JBat

Nice pick up Chris! The best kind; free!

Definitely! And to think they were going to just chuck it away!

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Originally Posted by daveathall

You couldn't slide a DSSD under that lamp could ya?

Those lamps get about as hot as the surface of the sun, they've burnt me enough times anyway!

Lion · 28 June 2010, 09:52 AM

Chris, you lucky guy to be given a very nice free pen with minor damage. As long as it works okay who cares what it looks like!!!

nickriebe · 28 June 2010, 10:52 AM

Melt a couple more for your friends here on TRF!! :)

Lion · 28 June 2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nickriebe

Melt a couple more for your friends here on TRF!! :)

Will I have to wait in line for a slightly damaged pen or can I be first in line???

The GMT Master · 28 June 2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nickriebe

Melt a couple more for your friends here on TRF!! :)

I think my boss would melt me if that happened

Lion · 28 June 2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I think my boss would melt me if that happened

Well, accidents do happen!!!

nickriebe · 28 June 2010, 10:37 PM

And hopefully more than once in this instance!

The GMT Master · 30 June 2010, 04:46 AM

You never know, eh?

nickriebe · 30 June 2010, 12:47 PM

Still want to see some pics of our melted friend!

27 June 2010, 05:43 AM	#1
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	Perks of the Job... Hey all, Alongside the watches, the shop where I work also sells pens, principally by Dunhill. This week, there was an unfortunate incident where one was left too close to a halogen lightbulb, and part of the resin body melted. Obviously, it couldn't be sold, and Dunhill weren't able to repair, so my boss was going to throw it away... ....until I heard about it, and decided to have the pen It's a Dunhill Sentryman ballpoint, nicely made, and, apart from the minor cosmetic damage (which actually acts as a nice rest for my thumb), is in perfect working order. Best of all, for a watch that retails at £190, I got it for free! I don't have any photos of it yet, but here's a stock photo of what it should look like I love my job :D

27 June 2010, 05:49 AM	#2
MoonDogJerry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: Kansas City Watch: Tower, All Along Posts: 142	Nice pen Chris. If the damage is not too severe it can be buffed out. Micro-mesh makes some diamond sandpaper and cream for plastics. We used it to take scratches out of aircraft windows. __________________ "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon

27 June 2010, 12:14 PM	#3
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Excellent!! Am interested in seeing how extensive the damage is. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

27 June 2010, 12:18 PM	#4
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I expect it to be in your pocket at the gtg Chris __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

27 June 2010, 09:35 PM	#6
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	You couldn't slide a DSSD under that lamp could ya? __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

27 June 2010, 02:43 PM	#5
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Nice pick up Chris! The best kind; free!

28 June 2010, 09:52 AM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Chris, you lucky guy to be given a very nice free pen with minor damage. As long as it works okay who cares what it looks like!!! __________________ 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!!!

28 June 2010, 10:52 AM	#10
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Melt a couple more for your friends here on TRF!! :) __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

28 June 2010, 10:37 PM	#14
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	And hopefully more than once in this instance! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

30 June 2010, 04:46 AM	#15
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	You never know, eh?

30 June 2010, 12:47 PM	#16
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Still want to see some pics of our melted friend! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

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