Another Manhattan restoration

[scottjc]

Rado's Manhattan models have quite a following among collectors but I always failed to see the appeal. I decided, however, that if I was serious about my collection then I should get one so I recently picked up this Manhattan V.

As you can see, it was in terrible cosmetic condition, although it was running and keeping time.
I took it apart to see the extent of the gunk, the construction makes a project like this fairly simple.

The dial is covered in gunk from the failed rubber gasket.

I sanded and rebrushed the case, although there was one deep sent that I couldn't remove.

With the crystal and dial cleaned and the original 7 row NSA bracelet run through the ultrasonic cleaner it turned out pretty well.

[Henry Krinkle]

That is a vast improvement Scott. Did you try the lighter fluid on the dial?

[scottjc]

That is a vast improvement Scott. Did you try the lighter fluid on the dial?

Not yet but this watch is still far from finished.

[93EXCivic]

Manhattans are stainless case correct?


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[scottjc]

Manhattans are stainless case correct?

Correct.

[Henry Krinkle]

Manhattans are stainless case correct?


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They were actually available in both stainless and gold plate.

Here is a Manhattan DeLuxe, also known as the Manhattan V, in gp. I no longer own it.



Here is a mid-size Manhattan, before a clean up, that belongs to my wife



And here is a gp Manhattan Special Edition ( the crystal markered versions were very limited production) that I still own



Rado did make far fewer gp Manhattans than steel.

[scottjc]

I think he meant ss as opposed to tc cased. Always a pleasure to see your Mannys though Hank.

[Henry Krinkle]

I think he meant ss as opposed to tc cased. Always a please to see your Mannys though Hank.

Aren't you just the smarty then?

[Henry Krinkle]

I'd love to get my hands on another transparent black dialed Mk I

[scottjc]

Aren't you just the smarty then?

It's just a talent...