Wow Mike..... congratulations...

Finally joined the club - I'm guessing those in the club will know what I mean

By: MSNWatch : September 30th, 2012-10:47

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Military piece?

By: long71 : September 30th, 2012-11:17

Not sure of the club, just guessing. 30t2 British? Conor Just checked, and it seems you posted some in 2008, so may be a poor guess.

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A brave group

By: cicindela : September 30th, 2012-14:10

Does it make you feel like Leonidas? >)

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By: Bill Sohne : September 30th, 2012-14:17

Hello Mike I was thinking of you last week.... tried calling , left a voice mail... I think I know what you got there but will hold off , I will just add my caseback ! Looking forward to see the rest of yours... Also we need to get together for a breakfas...

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could look like this.......

By: watch.out1 : September 30th, 2012-17:41

kind regards. achim ...

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I wish Achim!

By: MSNWatch : September 30th, 2012-18:20

Sadly nothing quite as valuable (though just as uncommon I think).

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The club of those...

By: mrsnak : September 30th, 2012-19:23

..who had their watch worked on by CE. Congrats!

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My guess is...

By: mac_omega : September 30th, 2012-22:44

Hi Mike, My guess is a first run Cal. 30 am I right? regards erich

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Of course Bill and Erich are correct

By: MSNWatch : October 1st, 2012-14:48

First run 30mm - one of the first 600. Not as nice as Erich's example and the movement may have had some parts replaced in servicing (though the important pieces are there). The crown is a placeholder and will of course be replaced. ...

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This is a...

By: mac_omega : October 2nd, 2012-00:23

Hi Mike, This is a nice example and in pretty good condition - the dial is very well preserved for the age with the original lume - not so common. And the cherry on the cake is the large size - huge congrats and welcome in the club :-) best erich

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Funny how things work out

By: MSNWatch : October 2nd, 2012-15:56

When I was actively looking for one of the 600, never found one. Came close but by the time I inquired about it the piece was sold. Then I find this one when I am no longer looking that actively and of course I wasn't going to let this one get away. Have ...

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Excellent find!

By: DeGeus : October 2nd, 2012-05:36

A very attractive specimen! And in retrospect a parent to many, many siblings to come - thanks to the modest and discrete autodidact Henri Kneuss, the constructor who never attended any horological training school. What a great succes for the company.. We...

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