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SOLD 1940s 30mm Tavannes (Cyma) Stainless Steel 'Tre-Tacche'

  1. GuiltyBoomerang Sep 23, 2020

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    Dear OF,

    I am offering this small Tavannes from my personal collection. I believe it to be from the 40s and while it has imperfections, it does have the coveted 'Tre Tacche' (three notch) caseback style. It has not been serviced in my possession though is in running order, so a service is recommended before daily use.

    My asking price is $200USD now $150USD via PayPal, including tracked shipping from Australia.

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    Cosmetic Details

    Case Size: 30mm
    Lug-to-Lug Size: 37mm
    Lug Width: 16mm

    The watch comes on a used, vintage brown open ended two piece strap. It wears very nicely on a 6.5" (17cm) wrist. If interested I can provide a new 16mm strap on request.

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    Case Condition

    The stainless steel case is stepped and has drilled lug holes. It has light marks from use, and may have had a light polish in the past though I am unsure if this is the case. The crown appears original to the watch and is easy to wind.

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    Crystal and Dial Condition

    The crystal remains clear and has some light marks from use. The radium lume has aged nicely on the sector dial hour numerals and hour hand, while the minute hand has been relumed/repainted. The words 'Tavannes, Shock Absorber' and 'Swiss' are crisp and legible at the top, middle and bottom of the dial respectively. Despite the size, the subdial railroad track is printed nicely and is finished off with concentric circles.

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    Caseback and Movement Condition

    The screw on caseback marks and has the numerals '8263120' engraved between two of the three notches. I put a protective sticker on top of the caseback during my light use. Inside, the watch is protected by a dust cover, while the caseback is marked 'Tavannes Watch Co Swiss' along with the words 'Staybrite' and 'Swiss Made' along with the serial number 28304. There apppears to be one or service marks on it.

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    The 15 jewel movement is marked "Tavannes Watch Co Patented" on one of the bridges and has a 'TXW' import code, indicating it was for the American market. While unserviced in my posession, it winds and runs well.

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    Feedback References
    I have positive responses from buyers as a seller here previously:


    https://omegaforums.net/threads/maanu-is-an-excellent-buyer.116035/

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/guiltyboomerang-a-seller.86725/

    https://omegaforums.net/posts/1110584/

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/guiltyboomerang-as-good-as-they-get.78602/

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/guiltyboomerang-is-a-great-seller.75131/

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/great-to-deal-with-is-guiltyboomerang.74966/

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/guiltyboomerang-is-a-great-seller.70793/

    I also have positive feedback on the watchexchange subreddit as both a buyer and seller, in addition to a 100% positive seller feedback score across over 50 sales on eBay under the name Boyzwillbeboyz.

    Please see photos for further condition, and don't hesitate to ask me any questions via PM. No returns are available unless the watch is grossly misrepresented.

    Thank you OF and the wonderful community here!
    Regards,
    Eugene
     
    Edited Oct 2, 2020
    ZIELSZIEK, Dre, Radiumpassion and 6 others like this.
  2. GuiltyBoomerang Sep 25, 2020

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    Weekend bump!
     
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  4. GuiltyBoomerang Sep 29, 2020

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    Halloween special price of $175 :)
     
  5. GuiltyBoomerang Oct 2, 2020

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    Reduction to $150 for the weekend :>
     
  6. GuiltyBoomerang Oct 11, 2020

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    Sold! Thank you buyer and OF community for the space and atmosphere :)