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Post by cannop on Apr 19, 2015 7:01:31 GMT -8
I'm just finishing off a long term project of mine today, a small crown 6217-8000 from April 1966.  The thing that amazed me was the crown seal is still supple, so much so that I thought I'd pressure test it. I've never seen a waterproof small crown 62mas before.  Just thought I'd share as I was quite surprised! |
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Post by pollythecat on Apr 19, 2015 13:49:17 GMT -8
Duncan, is it just me or are those things sexy side ways on? I think I may have a slight preference for the small crown version, especially as its water resistant  |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Apr 19, 2015 14:10:16 GMT -8
Duncan, is it just me or are those things sexy side ways on? I think I may have a slight preference for the small crown version, especially as its water resistant Yup Mike . . . . sexy as all get out. I wouldn't kick either one of them out of my watch box! |
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Post by cannop on Apr 19, 2015 22:42:10 GMT -8
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Post by tritto on Apr 20, 2015 0:55:13 GMT -8
Beautiful. I enjoyed you write up on restoration of the naval engineer's 6217 today. Great work.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 2:53:26 GMT -8
Nice setup you have Duncan. One of my watch buyers had one of his 6139-6001's tested and it passed ok. You do your best but your never 100% sure without the proper equipment. I always replace the gaskets with NOS ones but those are likely 30+ years old themselves. I always put my watches in water (with dial and movement removed) just to make sure they are rain proof at least but your pressure tester looks like a worthy investment to me.
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Post by cannop on Apr 20, 2015 5:01:43 GMT -8
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Post by SpinDoctor on Apr 21, 2015 14:28:02 GMT -8
Just wanted to say I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.
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Post by cd_god on Apr 21, 2015 16:38:20 GMT -8
That's a great looking watch and knowing it is now safe to wear would make it that much more enjoyable  |
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