1928-29 Gruen

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1928-29 Gruen

Post by kevco » May 6th 2016, 1:21pm

CA 119 Quadron movement. Pictures are from seller. With box and papers. Dial will probably be sent for re-finish.

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Re: 1928-29 Gruen

Post by svaglic » May 6th 2016, 4:43pm

Wow, box and papers, that movement is pretry clean for 1928-29. Is that your oldest, watch?
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Re: 1928-29 Gruen

Post by kevco » May 8th 2016, 7:27am

svaglic wrote:Wow, box and papers, that movement is pretry clean for 1928-29. Is that your oldest, watch?



I believe this my oldest wrist watch. The dial is quite tarnished. I believe I am going to spend the $200 or so for a service and dial refinish. This what I paid originally. What do you guys think?
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Re: 1928-29 Gruen

Post by Tzimisces » May 8th 2016, 7:57am

I think it's a good idea. Regardless of the market value of a restored watch, the cost is not too much, and another bit of horological history will be preserved.
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Post by anonymous-10 » May 8th 2016, 8:17am

Very cool watch.
The guy in the ad appears to be quite the dandy.
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Re: 1928-29 Gruen

Post by hcharles » May 8th 2016, 2:22pm

codguy wrote:That watch deserves to be refinished!
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Agree with you on this. The watch would definitely look great with a tasteful restoration.
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Post by anonymous-10 » July 27th 2016, 4:37pm

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Re: 1928-29 Gruen

Post by hcharles » July 28th 2016, 8:10am

That is very nice. The watch with the box and papers makes for one fine piece of history. You hit it out of the park. Well done, kevco.
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Re: 1928-29 Gruen

Post by Tzimisces » July 28th 2016, 5:33pm

kevco wrote:
abduksion wrote:Was the restoration done locally or was it
sent out?



The job was done by International Dial Co Inc-Wilmington OH.
Total cost for service and dial re-finish was $160.00.

Judging by the pics they did a fantastic job, at a great price. I'm glad you had this done. I'm always happy when an old machine is restored and put back to work. Well done!
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Re: 1928-29 Gruen

Post by Mortuus Fakeuus » July 31st 2016, 10:08pm

How did I miss this? Awesome job; the watch is beautiful! I think you need another MSM. 8-)
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