RWC Oyster Lipton

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RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by smellody » Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:24 pm

My RWC Oyster Lipton is just back from an extensive overhaul. I will dub it the "Lipton Tea Stain." New balance staff, mainspring, crystal, crown, and other bits. My watchmaker's watchmaker wife did a great job refilling the hands and matching the dial lume. Love the red 24 hour track. Now to pick just the right strap.

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Re: RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by Bob1035 » Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:55 pm

That’s killer!
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Re: RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by BacoNoir » Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:30 pm

Super cool!
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Re: RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by smellody » Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:43 pm

Thanks guys!
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Re: RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by BBK357 » Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:37 pm

Very cool find.
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Re: RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by deepcdvr » Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:49 am

Man, wish I had the stones to go after vintage… that’s cool!
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Re: RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by River Rat » Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:12 am

Nice find would that be what they call a bubble back?
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Re: RWC Oyster Lipton

Post by smellody » Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:27 am

River Rat wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:12 am
 Nice find would that be what they call a bubble back?
Correct era. This watch is strictly mechanical with no self winding. The bubble back cases protrud, egg shaped, at the case back to accommodate automatic watch's rotors.

I have one and will photograph later today.
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