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A friend of mine sent me some pictures of a Tornek, and among those, one if the case back partially hidden by the dust cover. Which gave me the inspiration to take this photo on mine. A partial eclipse of the case back: The good thing with the Tornek Rayv...  

Is it a signature on the case back? Hope all is well! Cheers Francois

- Thanks for that ecliptic start of the week ! Best, hs

On your nifty picture with the nice eclipse, - one thing popped oup in my mind, when looking more in detail on the inscription of the caseback: - These inscriptions and signs have always fascinated me, and were an add'l educational kick & riddle about the... 

Now, to answer you... a/ Yes, all the TR 900s have te same case back. Only a few, though, ave the amagnetic symbol hand engraved on the case back, or on the side of the case back. b/ The early Milspecs came with radium dots. The dials from the mid sixties... 

It's funny, although I had the privilege to see & touch your TR's & Milspec(s) that this has been popping up.. Sooo much still to learn, although slowly but steadily I humbly tend to believe, maybe on a bit a higher level .. ;) Thanks again kindly & Best,... 

These are not easy birds to catch... Best, Nicolas

I learn almost every day, when it comes to vintage FFs! Best, Nicolas