[fish70]

I definitely don't need any more watches but I saw this on eBay during another fruitless search for the right flightmaster. I had a couple of blurry photos to work with and I think I got it for a 2018ish price. It is overpolished but I can still see the sunburst finish underneath once I scrubbed off all the black gunk. The bracelet (1159) looks to fit up to an 8" wrist so I am trying to resize it, I hear that there are little springbars inside that you depress. The watch is slightly better that I figured but maybe not as good as I had hoped. Once I send it off to Nesbit's I think there is enough to work with so it will come out looking pretty good.

 

[fish70]

Apologies for the dish-pan fingers. Not a lot of humidity in New Mexico!

 

[JP(Canada)]

Lovely watch. It'll look great after the service, I'm sure. Nice catch!

 

[fish70]

I shouldn't have taken the back off but I wanted to see the year (1969 I think). I am not going to wind it again because I am pretty sure most of the gasket crud in there fell when I unscrewed the caseback.

 

[Patrick_R]

I shouldn't have taken the back off but I wanted to see the year (1969 I think). I am not going to wind it again because I am pretty sure most of the gasket crud in there fell when I unscrewed the caseback.

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What a great find.
Love it.

 

[fish70]

What a great find.
Love it.

Thanks, think the dial and hands are very cool.

 

[Jonathan T]

none of us need more watches but we still obtain more. :-D
congrats!

 

[DaveandStu]

That piece will come up very nicely, great addition .

 

[Packleader]

That watch is a beauty! Enjoy it!
Great find!

 

[NMGE17]

Congratulations on a great find! Looking forward to the after service photo comparison.

Nigel

 

[Arnosch]

Very nice. Viva la acquisition!!

 

[GregoryD]

Awesome watch! Nesbits will get it into great shape and ready for prime time.

Also: gasket gunk aside, the movement looks pristine.

 

[Nokie]

Beautiful. Retro for sure, but very classy.

Hope you get it dialed it like new so you can fully enjoy it.

Good luck.

 

[joeuk]

congrats on a great looking piece