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Eric Scott

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Posted on Friday, February 01, 2002 - 07:29 pm:

Just recieved an 18k Otis Chrono. I cant find any info on it.It's a beautiful piece. I need History on it and what its worth. HELP!! --- Eric

zaf

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Posted on Friday, February 01, 2002 - 07:39 pm:

What era? Any chance at a pic?

Eric Scott

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Posted on Friday, February 01, 2002 - 07:43 pm:

I'll try to post a pic this evening

Eric Scott

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Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2002 - 02:34 am:

OTIS
17 RUBIS

ANTIMAGNETIC
CHRONOGRAPHE
SUISSE

SHOWS AN L ON THE MOVEMENT AND USES INVERTED PINS TO ATTACH THE WRISTBAND.

Zaf

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Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2002 - 11:41 am:

Hi there. It's a 1940s "Chronograhe Suisse" worth around $400-450. More if the case is dent free and the dial is really clean.

Otis is just a generic name they put on the dial.

Eric Scott

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Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2002 - 01:11 pm:

Zaf, thanks for that information.But who are "they" can you be more specific?

zaf

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Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2002 - 03:00 pm:

No sorry. It is a completely generic name plate.

There are hundreds of such brands.