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Nov 26, 2014, 12:05 PM
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:10 PM
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:21 PM
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:41 PM
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Nov 26, 2014, 04:18 PM
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Zenith & Vintage Mod
Very nice collection DJW! As the oils in the watches age and depending on the wear of the parts, some can run fast and some can run slow. So it is not too uncommon to see the regulator on one side or the other. When or if you get them serviced, it's possible the watchmaker will move the position of the regulator once again.
The crown on the Astral is unique to say the least. Not knowing the brand, it is hard to determine if it came that way, a previous owner had it replaced to their liking, or a previous owner lost the original and used what was on hand.
As for the dial staining, it most likely not tobacco related. Dials have a habit of fading/aging in different ways and it is based on the amount of exposure to sun light and moisture. The Astral would have had to be used as a cigarette holder to achieve that sort of patina! 
Welcome & thanks for posting!
Dan
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Nov 26, 2014, 05:25 PM
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Thanks for your comments Dan , the crown had me stumped it seems to have some sort of o-ring on it . I would have put more pic's but there's a limit . Perhaps i will post just pic's next. DW.
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Nov 26, 2014, 05:37 PM
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Nov 26, 2014, 05:38 PM
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Nov 26, 2014, 07:15 PM
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Old but Crafty
I'd say your PW is one of the Welsh Smiths built 1973. Here is a good reference link:
http://history.powys.org.uk/history/.../tockmenu.html
Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap. ~Doug Larson
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Nov 26, 2014, 07:32 PM
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Old but Crafty
Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap. ~Doug Larson
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