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A NEW to me AP manual wind in 18k gold.

  1. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 28, 2016

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    Hi Everyone..


    I just wanted to share a new acquisition. Simple 3 hand dial and layout. The case is approx 37- 38 mm in diameter not counting lugs or crown. The crown has a little star signed on tip of it.. The case is 18k yellow gold signed, has a screwback and a dust shield for the movement. Oh the movement that is the best part its appears to be a VZSSC. This movement was used by AP, PP and Gubelin and possibly a few others...

    I have seen a few of these in 35 mm snap back cases but one this size and a screwback case .... I just wanted to share.

    Good Hunting

    Bill Sohne
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  2. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Feb 28, 2016

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    Gorgeous watch Bill! Congrats and dibs.
     
  3. Garv no longer a member of the terminally hip Feb 28, 2016

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    Beaut!
     
  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 28, 2016

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    Eternally classic. Beautiful.
    ::love::
     
  5. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Feb 28, 2016

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    Does...not...compute...too...splendid...:confused:
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 28, 2016

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    Very nice indeed, I'm guessing these are probably on par with the Calatravas of the era at a much more approachable price?
     
  7. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Feb 28, 2016

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    That works!!
     
  8. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Feb 28, 2016

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    As pretty on the inside as on the outside. Congratulations!
     
  9. demollo Feb 29, 2016

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    Congrats !
     
  10. NT931 Feb 29, 2016

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    Beautiful! I love manual wind 3-handers, and this is no exception. Nice catch! :thumbsup:
     
  11. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 29, 2016

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    shhhhhhh....

    that is out little secrete !

    But seriously... its a lot of watch for the money. I have one from Gubelin a Jubilee model but with a redial at 36 mm in a snap back case. I later found a AP in 35 mm gold snap back.... But when I came across a 37 mm screwback ! I nearly lost it and of course it was not a straight purchase had to use a piece from my collection as " TRADE BAIT" .... or I would have not gotten the watch...

    The size and case construction is the bomb here .... the dial has a rub mark or two... totally in line with the condition of the rest of the watch... and just a FYI i have a 8 inch wrist....

    Good Hunting

    Bill Sohne



     
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  12. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Feb 29, 2016

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    Such a watch as this... incredible!
     
  13. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Feb 29, 2016

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    One of the best movements ever made, in a rare, oversized case. Fantastic!
     
  14. off It could have been bug spray. Feb 29, 2016

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    Wow that is a gorgeous AP, simple elegance. Don't polish the case!
     
  15. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Feb 29, 2016

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    Well hunted! ;)
     
  16. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 29, 2016

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    Don't worry, he won't! :D

    Beautiful pick-up.
    gatorcpa
     
  17. DTMwatch Mar 12, 2016

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    Beautiful watch. I love the classic dress watch style: it is timeless. Enjoy it.
     
  18. wx_073 Mar 12, 2016

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    Congrats! Outstanding watch!
     
  19. justwatching Apr 10, 2016

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    nice looking dress watch!