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tick-talk Country: Canada Location: 13° south of the arctic circle Favorite Saying: «"Though we attain not yet we shall have shared Together, for a space, the bread and wine, Have stood together on the peak of dreams And seen far off the mystic city shine." Ethel Clifford, 1903» Posts: 1333 Registered: Nov 13, 2007 Private Message |
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Great example Alex...(View entire thread)July 2, 09 00:39 Nice to see one with the luminescence still intact  . Just to add a bit to your story; the Corps of Engineers contracted for 5000 pieces but Vacheron was only able to deliver the stated 3289. So the balance were supplied by other Swiss manufacturers. I've seen a Ulysse Nardin version...has anyone seen others? Some watches were taken home as personal property after the war and they were often re-cased in plain silver cases. Still a bit large for the vest pocket IMHO  . Now, the original cases may have had incorrect movements installed afterwards, which sounds like this poster's example.
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