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This is my watch-blog. Here I'll write about watches, specifically årgangsur. Årgangsur's wristwatch from approx. 1940 until the late seventies. This is my circle watch repair san francisco seen as rather geeky. As you will see, this is exactly right! And I have taken the consequence watch repair san francisco of it, the title of the blog suggests.
One of my interests is collecting årgangsur, also called "vintage" watches. This I have done for some years now, and thought I'd share my experiences and give some good advice for those of you who are considering going to the procurement of such clocks (let's call it the clock from now on).
What are the characteristics of a årgangsur? Here the experts disagree. I define it thus: watches from the 1940s until the quartz revolution in the late 70th century. Before that? Antique clocks. After that? Newer watches. Watches in store? New watches. Tip # 1: Decide on the watch you want to buy It may sound obvious. Decide and purchase. Well, so is not that simple. There are a lot of things out there, most common is spurious clocks ("fakes") and watches watch repair san francisco composed of parts from different time periods ("frankenwatches"). The worst thing you can do is an impulse purchase of an old clock you do not know! Tip # 2: Find out what characterizes a "real" version of the clock is where it gets fun. To figure watch repair san francisco out the idiosyncrasies of the different models are incredibly informative. The first thing to learn is how generics make mistakes when producing fakes. This can be exemplified by one of the most copied old clocks out there, an Omega Seamaster 300 A correct copy: Omega Seamaster 300
A typical watch repair san francisco mistake that generics do, not with the peculiarities of such. numbers on the dial. Correct Seamaster has open serif respectively. 3, 6 and 9: Fake! Correct! For more on spotting the fake Seamaster 300, check out this website or this. When you are sure that you do not have a fake to do, one should be sure that you have the correct model given production year. Often, sellers assemble watches from different years and models, so-called frankenwatches. watch repair san francisco Have you found that one wants to go to the purchase of a Breitling Navitimer, there are several variations of this from the beginning in 1952 until production ended in 1979: Example of a Breitling Navitimer produced in 1952 (AOPA logo) Example watch repair san francisco of a Breitling Navitimer produced 1967 (version with large subdials) You can read more about Navitimere and history of these watches here. But whatever the clock is important to know what time period the desired time is in effect from knowing watch repair san francisco which movements, type of disc, gauges, etc. in effect for that period. On Navitimerne above would be a typical frank watch if the 67 model had the hands to 52 model or vice versa. To complete the picture, one can come across the watches that are restored to a greater or lesser watch repair san francisco degree. The restoration watch repair san francisco can be anything from replacing the old with the new (and correct) factory parts typically wiser to remodel the album and polishing watch repair san francisco of the case, link and buckle. In collecting circles, an original, unpolished clock have higher collector value than one that is polished and refurbished. This is also reflected in the price. Sending one example. an Omega Seamaster to Bienne in Switzerland for an overhaul factory will refurbish it so that it appears as new. You will then receive papers that this is done by Omega. An original Seamaster, watch repair san francisco for some collectors have more "soul" in that it has some wear and patina. Yes, patinated Seamaster 300 A fully restored Seamaster watch repair san francisco 300 from Watchco.com.au Personally, I believe this is a matter of taste. One is not more correct than the other, provided it is done by the manufacturer itself or by an authorized restorer. That said, I prefer a watch that has been "cooked in its own sauce" and got a nice patina. Nothing is cuter than lumina that has been given a light beige tone if you ask me. But you have to pay for! One last thing: People who buy and sell newer watches watch repair san francisco are concerned with box and papers. The papers here are typical warranty card, receipt and manual. Please note that this is very rare accessories årgangsur watch repair san francisco and can jack the price somewhat insane. If you come across a complete set with box and papers and it is within your budget, then turn to! Tip # 3: Be structured and patient in finding the right clock When you are sure of what you are looking for can hunt begin! There are many amazing sites out there. Finn.no is a Norwegian alternative but årgangsur are not in the majority here. But should extend with a saved search on ebay.com and trawling various online stores that specialize watch repair san francisco in årgangsur. Here is a list of online stores that I have collected. Another (sadly departed) collector was Chuck Maddox had this list. It also contains a number of online forums for watches watch repair san francisco (similar to our own tidssonen.no) and sites that sell accessories, parts, etc. In anticipation of coming across the right specimen should be m