zambo
March 8th, 2008, 15:46
Hi Everyone
I am more around the Omega WUS forum, but as I have been beavering away on this Top Time to get it looking a bit nicer, I thought those that like the vintage stuff might like to see it.
I purchased this from watchco here in Oz which some here might have bought the odd dial or spare off as they are well known on the auction site.
As you can see it was a bit tired.
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/zambo/Watches/Breitling/TT_1.jpg
It was missing a pusher cap (did both in the end for good measure), crystal needed to be replaced as well as seals and the case needed a serious polish.
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/zambo/Watches/Breitling/TT_3.jpg
I was trying a new watchmaker out as mine was forced to retire due to ill health. I think he did a good job and is worth another project. Any marks visible on the crystal or at 12 on the inner bezel are effects of the photography - not my strong point unfortunately - but I am persevering!.
Hope any vintage buffs like the transformation. Put it on a simple but elegant Hirsch Cordoba for good measure.
Thanks for looking
Richard
I am more around the Omega WUS forum, but as I have been beavering away on this Top Time to get it looking a bit nicer, I thought those that like the vintage stuff might like to see it.
I purchased this from watchco here in Oz which some here might have bought the odd dial or spare off as they are well known on the auction site.
As you can see it was a bit tired.
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/zambo/Watches/Breitling/TT_1.jpg
It was missing a pusher cap (did both in the end for good measure), crystal needed to be replaced as well as seals and the case needed a serious polish.
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/zambo/Watches/Breitling/TT_3.jpg
I was trying a new watchmaker out as mine was forced to retire due to ill health. I think he did a good job and is worth another project. Any marks visible on the crystal or at 12 on the inner bezel are effects of the photography - not my strong point unfortunately - but I am persevering!.
Hope any vintage buffs like the transformation. Put it on a simple but elegant Hirsch Cordoba for good measure.
Thanks for looking
Richard