| Gruen Doctor's watch [message #4393] |
Thu, 23 October 2014 00:49  |
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Hello Gruenites!!!
I am looking for a watch staff for a 425SS Doctor's watch that I am just starting restoration on. Anyone got one for sale?
Have a great evening, day, weekend, life!
Tomas...the Spanish Peacock! 
People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!
Love them anyway.
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| Re: Gruen Doctor's watch [message #4400 is a reply to message #4394] |
Fri, 24 October 2014 00:14  |
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Howdy brother Hurt,
Yep, just a staff! Everything else is there and in good shape. Still looking for a basic plain ole 420SS case and a sweep hand for the same.
People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!
Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
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| Re: Gruen Doctor's watch [message #4403 is a reply to message #4401] |
Fri, 24 October 2014 03:36 |
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JackW
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Notwillie,
I would posit that you've an original dial. It can be cleaned, but the adage that I suggest is don't clean anything you're not willing to redial. I suggest starting with soap and water and maybe a soft (like a cosmetic) brush. Forum member Trim pointed out in a thread long ago that the record groove like finish on the inside chapter of the dial will go away with refinishing. That is one thing that makes these dials.
Tomas - the 425ss staff is the same as the 405NM. If Cary isn't able to help I can; so can Borel.
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| Re: Gruen Doctor's watch [message #4411 is a reply to message #4403] |
Fri, 24 October 2014 21:55 |
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On cleaning the dial.............I have used an extremely gentle hand soap and have ever so gently either used my index finger, and you can use a potter's sponge. Gently, gently ever so gently rub in an inconspicuous place and see what happens. However, this is not a "re-dial" I am with Jack on this one.
Thanks Jack on the staff. Let me see what I can find on the 155
People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!
Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
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