chippyfly
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Flimsy case back
Apr 18, 2019,01:39 AM
Yes the back is very thin but the number and case manufacturer's number (inside a hammerhead) still shows. Inside is a similar cover like yours, which fits tightly. I do not like to remove the gold back too much because I fear the very fine edge fit will wear. I am sure the crown on mine has been replaced.
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Mesmerizing dial
By: Uncle Chico : April 16th, 2019-06:27
Reminds me of a sketch by da Vinci.
"Olympic" with Landeron cal 48 (I think from mid to late 1940's)
By: chippyfly : April 17th, 2019-04:18
Also share mine here with "gilt" dial and 38mm case so wears well. 18kt rose gold on lizard strap. Female type spring bars on four short gold spigots inside the lugs, so a bit delicate to change a strap without breaking off or bending a spigot. The lugs a...
Flimsy case back
By: chippyfly : April 18th, 2019-01:39
Yes the back is very thin but the number and case manufacturer's number (inside a hammerhead) still shows. Inside is a similar cover like yours, which fits tightly. I do not like to remove the gold back too much because I fear the very fine edge fit will ...