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Just wanted to share this just completed early proof dial 6139-6010 from February of 1970. This one is all original down to the early style seconds hand and 17J 6139A movement. The dial, hands and tachymeter ring are 100% perfect, with only the slightest darkening of the original lume which has after all these years lost its mojo. Movement would run and stop on this one when I got her but after a partial strip down, clean and oiling it seems to be keeping great time now, though I haven't measured the reserve yet. This is the first chrono movement that I have tried this on and I am not sure I will do it again, man is it fiddly..
One of these days I must remember to take some before pictures..
I think it came out rather well for a 40 year old
and the blue dial is just so pretty..
Case was refinished for me.
Sparkling clean 6139 A 17J movement seems to be running well..
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And a pretty naff wrist shot....
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I am struggling however to like this watch as much as I hoped I would. Maybe its the size but I am not 100% sure this is a keeper for me?
One of these days I must remember to take some before pictures..
I think it came out rather well for a 40 year old

Case was refinished for me.



Sparkling clean 6139 A 17J movement seems to be running well..
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And a pretty naff wrist shot....
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I am struggling however to like this watch as much as I hoped I would. Maybe its the size but I am not 100% sure this is a keeper for me?