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    Very cool. The dirt that had accumulated around the crown was scary. That watch had seen a full life, Thanks for posting.
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    Excellent post Mikey - pure poetry watching that being restored.
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    A master at work and nice to see such a project so well and patiently documented. Thanks Mikey.
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    Fascinating! thanks mikey!

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    I enjoy these before - after threads.That was an uggly dirty watch but became a wonderful piece. Very nice article.

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    Very nice. I'm another who really enjoys restoration stories. Thanks, Mikey!


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    Wow...very nice outcome. He found a great example to work on.

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    That was excellent. Thanks for posting it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by popoki nui View Post
    Very nice. I'm another who really enjoys restoration stories. Thanks, Miley!


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