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    Who put that there ?

    Those of you who've seen my previous ramblings will probably know I'm not a fan of the 'wonky' date window; but....
    Whilst browsing a well-known auction site for hidden treasures, I happened upon something that I'd not seen before and was intrigued enough to put in a bid. 99p + postage, and 3 days later, this arrives in the post:
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    It's a bit rough and a non-runner; but with a bit of luck I can sort that out (I've brought worse back to life). Not opened it up yet, so best not get too cocky
    I've seen date windows in all positions at and between 3 & 6, and a few 'big dates' at 12; but never one there before. Any one else have any date windows in 'unusual' positions ?
    Some people have opinions - The rest of us have taste.

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    I've seen one photo of the date window there before but I think there was a load of other stuff on the dial to avoid. This is plain mad!

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    Wow! Someone forgot to take their meds before designing that dial......Yikes!
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    Those of you who've seen my previous ramblings will probably know I'm not a fan of the 'wonky' date window; but...

    .... at the right price, you'll (stop moaning &) sell out





















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    Model SG5080F62D made by Fullswing (manufacturer for Armida and Helsons) -
    the only one that I've seen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seriously View Post
    .... at the right price, you'll (stop moaning &) sell out
    Pardon the pun - Time will tell
    Some people have opinions - The rest of us have taste.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    I've seen one photo of the date window there before but I think there was a load of other stuff on the dial to avoid. This is plain mad!
    Quote Originally Posted by Nokie View Post
    Wow! Someone forgot to take their meds before designing that dial......Yikes!
    It just looks like a case of: Oh damn, we forgot the date window; quick get the apprentices to do one
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    ahem...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlackNomad View Post
    Model SG5080F62D made by Fullswing (manufacturer for Armida and Helsons) -
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    ^^^ That actually exists ?..... Looks like a really bad 'photoshop' effort as do all the other pictures on that web page !

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    ahem...
    ^^^ That one definitely falls within the...
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    ... in all positions at and between 3 & 6...
    ...category
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    Sector Expander90 chrono - what is the logic behind this?

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    it's, actually, on my wish list - I like Sector.

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