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Nice 1874 18k Gold Waltham Hunting Crystal Installation "Click" to Login or Register 
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Picture of William D. White
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These ladies hunting case watches will often turn up in mint condition and this 1874 6s 18k solid gold AWWCO keywind/keyset is no exception; for its age, it seems to have been untouched. ....except for the missing crystal. The new one that I made is 37.65mm and a generous H-4 (inside clearance) which the hands required and the tall lid could afford. The glass thickness is 0.4mm and the crystal looks as original.

I'm very glad to make this material available and while it's relatively easy to accomplish today, it has taken several years to develop and perfect; my trail to success is littered with broken glass!

William

 
Posts: 1568 | Location: San Francisco, California USA | Registered: September 01, 2008
IHC Member 163
Picture of Mark Cross
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It's amazing to actually witness history being recreated in front of our very eyes!

WELL done, William!!

HIGH regards! Mark Smile
 
Posts: 3837 | Location: Estill Springs, Tennessee, USA | Registered: December 02, 2002
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Picture of Chris Abell
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Great job, running short on a few smaller HC crystals will be in touch.
 
Posts: 2625 | Location: Northeast Texas in the USA | Registered: November 20, 2003
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