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Thank you, Mike! And little wonder you couldn't wait! Gad!
Jun 24, 2019,08:59 AM
I especially love the skeleton's "shooting star" bridges so obvious from the open back. Whoa…
But it is the other watch that is more my cup of tea. And to understand the rarity of the movement, etc., etc. a real pleasure. Those little dots around the base of the bezel… Somehow they work for me. And then there's the dial. A lot going on here! Well… a treasure. Thanks again for sharing the details! Fred
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Credor Chronometer
By: cazalea : June 23rd, 2019-12:13
As requested, a few photos of this old, accurate and obscure watch: I bought two watches from Japan at the same time. Of course, the Fedex man came, left a note and I had to go get the package at the depot. I was so excited I had to open things up in the ...
A Seiko every Omega chronometer fan . . .
By: Dr No : June 23rd, 2019-13:33
. . . can appreciate, especially yours truly. Your Credor was very high on my acquisition list at one time. It ticks all the relevant boxes, and then some. Is the 4S79A a hacking movement? And what's the additional shock protection for? Art
Hacking - yes
By: cazalea : June 23rd, 2019-17:48
And I don’t mean hacking like a smoker, but stopping the second hand when the crown is pulled out for adjustment. As to why those two jewels have springs, I can’t say. I’ll look into it. Thanks Art
Thank you, Mike! And little wonder you couldn't wait! Gad!
By: halgedahl : June 24th, 2019-08:59
I especially love the skeleton's "shooting star" bridges so obvious from the open back. Whoa… But it is the other watch that is more my cup of tea. And to understand the rarity of the movement, etc., etc. a real pleasure. Those little dots around the base...