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My E Howard, back from repair "Click" to Login or Register 
IHC Member 1016
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This is the third watch I sent to Samie for repair. You may remember it as one of the "Opinions sought on these four watches" thread.

https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/f...6047761/m/9073958557

Samie did a fine job and Leon Harris repaired the case lift spring. So now I'll post my Finest Watch In My Collection!

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 1016
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I'll not remove the back glass at this time.

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 1016
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The case marking

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 1016
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The photo on the cover, purported to be David Abbe's mother. LOL

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 1016
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Front

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 1016
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Back

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 1016
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Dial and Hands #1

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 1016
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Final dial. I really like this watch now that it's running and fully functional. Harold Visser pointed out the dial is from a different Howard, but until I find a suitable replacement, I like it the way it is.

 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
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Those are all great watches, wish I had them.
Bill
 
Posts: 1278 | Location: British Columbia in Canada | Registered: May 19, 2008
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Mike! That is a gorgeous and worthy watch and case! That is a gorgeous and worthy watch and case! I liked it so much I said it twice.
Mike (a big Howard fan)
 
Posts: 803 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee in the USA | Registered: September 02, 2009
IHC Member 1016
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Mike, Thank You Thank You, Mike
 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Life Member

Picture of Jerry King
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Mike, Other than what Mike L. said, whats left.... except to say that Sammie and Leon have lived up to their highest of standards....the watch is simply gorgeous and I wouldn't change a thing, not even the dial....do you even know what the "correct" dial should look like...?

It definitely is a keeper, it is definitely a keeper.... Big Grin

Regards,

Jerry
 
Posts: 2828 | Location: California in the USA | Registered: June 23, 2008
IHC Life Member
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Beautiful watch. Are the hour and minute hands mismatched?
 
Posts: 1078 | Location: Ticonderoga, New York USA | Registered: March 01, 2008
IHC Member 1016
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I do not know about the hands. They are opposite facing "umbrellas" but don't know if that is how they were intended. Someone will know.
 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Member 179
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Picture of Harold Visser
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I would say the hour hand is a replacement, it also seems to be darker in color like the Swiss repacement hands tend to be.
 
Posts: 352 | Location: Scottsdale, Arizona USA | Registered: November 25, 2002
IHC Member 1016
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I have looked at ebay auctions and compared the hands and I agree. Hope I can find a replacement that is correct. Still a darn fine watch!
 
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
IHC Life Member

Picture of Jerry King
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Mike, check with Brian C., he may be able to help you with the hour hand....

Regards,

Jerry
 
Posts: 2828 | Location: California in the USA | Registered: June 23, 2008
IHC Life Member
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Mike,

Absolutely it is a beautiful example of a fine E. Howard. Matching up the hands should be pretty easy.
 
Posts: 1078 | Location: Ticonderoga, New York USA | Registered: March 01, 2008
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