2020 - What watch did you buy for under $500?

jeppehh

New year, new thread.

I'll kick it off with a 2622-1 from 1951.

Bought it as a companion for a 321 chronograph with full radium numerals I purchased in 2019. The dial has some radium damage but I like the warm yellow tint. The 2622 case is also not that common and it stands sharp with the original crown.

janice&fred

oh I wouldn't call it radium damage...it's aged and gorgeous.

ERBM

Absolute bargain in my opinion, and beautiful patina on the dial.

jeppehh

Wasn’t planning on another purchase, but couldn’t help myself in the end.

janice&fred

that pretty much sums up my entire participation in this hobby!

janice&fred

oh I wouldn't call it radium damage...it's aged and gorgeous.

Archer

Not sure I would attribute that dial to radium. Radium damage is usually far more localized...

Love that dial though! 👍

jeppehh

Anyone else with some good sub $500 purchases in the last 4-5 weeks?

Jerseyhammer

Picked this Seiko for under $150 today

janice&fred

since the beginning of the year we have snagged plenty during our hunts.

janice&fred

since the beginning of the year we have snagged plenty during our hunts.

AustinCambridge

Very nice. I must be looking in all the wrong places! 😀

NT931

Snagged for <$200 from ebay, then paired with a nice beige caiman strap. Pretty happy so far!