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Re: Wanted - Small Barrel Dial for Cal. 98 [message #13898 is a reply to message #13897]

Wed, 28 October 2020 17:27

afire
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Thanks Gary. I'm a condition queen and like everything to look like it just came out of the jewelry store. But in this case, the dial is such that I wouldn't have it refinished. I agree that it doesn't look bad as is, and with all lume intact presents well enough. But if I could score a spare dial with stronger print, I would definitely like the option of a cleaner look. That said, looking at a large picture, the logo is actually more intact than my failing naked eyes thought.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Music/Hotlinking/i-HskXBK2/0/d3781cfa/O/IMG_0143.jpg

This is also the first time I've had a chance to use one of the original factory crystals from my 1920s crystal case, and I have to say it's amazing how the crystal just pops into place and is secure with no glue. Perfect fit, no visible lip or edge. It makes you realize that even a pretty good aftermarket crystal is not the same as original. I don't know if you can tell from this picture, but the crystal is 100% perfectly flush with the bezel.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Music/Hotlinking/i-FXBHtWb/0/e2117ad9/O/IMG_0144.jpg

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		Wanted - Small Barrel Dial for Cal. 98 By: afire on Tue, 27 October 2020 20:01
		Re: Wanted - Small Barrel Dial for Cal. 98 By: Gary on Tue, 27 October 2020 22:48
		Re: Wanted - Small Barrel Dial for Cal. 98 By: afire on Wed, 28 October 2020 17:27
		Re: Wanted - Small Barrel Dial for Cal. 98 By: Gary on Wed, 28 October 2020 18:05
		Re: Wanted - Small Barrel Dial for Cal. 98 By: afire on Wed, 28 October 2020 18:54

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