Picked up this vintage piece

Jan 20, 2024,16:53 PM
 

and sent it out for service.Looking forward to seeing the finished item.







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A cool project

 
 By: Weems@8 : January 20th, 2024-17:03
Keep on posting how it goes with your vintage. I am also now into vintage and it is a fun idea to buy a vintage watch and send into service to look how it would become.

We're both looking forward

 
 By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-20:39
to see this gem after was actually running well once I wound it up.I toyed with the idea of getting a black bund do you think ? Take care

Cool vintage chronograph …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : January 20th, 2024-17:08
Just make sure it doesn’t get over restored. Best regards Captain

I'm keeping this as originally

 
 By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-20:35
found as a service on the inside, new crystal and Pip care and thanks

Good to hear ..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : January 21st, 2024-00:59
It’s a really cool thing. Good to see that you have it. Enjoy !

Cool Chronograph,

 
 By: clemens m : January 20th, 2024-17:39
I am really looking forward to seeing how this will com out. What are you going to do to the missing lume pip in the bezel? Will you relume it or leave it as it is?

I will be getting

 
 By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-20:32
a new Pip for sure, Best wishes

Good decision,

 
 By: clemens m : January 21st, 2024-08:22
I'd do the same.

Nice vintage piece, enjoy!

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : January 20th, 2024-18:28
Personally, I’d have the movement serviced and crystal replaced and leave the rest as is. But I understand the desire to try to make everything as close to new looking as possible. If you go that direction make sure the refinisher has lots of experience, ... 

I befriended a really good man

 
 By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-20:30
In France that does mostly vintage pieces from Rolex and Patek.I sent him these photos and he's actually worked on this brand in the past.I'm getting a simple service, crystal replacement and a new Pip.I'll be sure to post photos when it's back in my for... 

My experience with vintage Omega Speedmasters...

 
 By: MikiJ : January 20th, 2024-20:53
Has shown me that less is more. BTW: What a wonderful vintage Patek!

Thank you

 
 By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-22:40
very much

Me too

 
 By: cfdfire : January 20th, 2024-22:41
I love the color of this tritium, kind of like a creamy green

Me too

 
 By: cfdfire : January 21st, 2024-16:06
sir, I love an older chronograph.I'll be sure to post an update when I get it back.

Thank you in advance!

 
 By: amanico : January 21st, 2024-16:07