Afternoon everyone,

hope everyone's enjoying this weather...if you're in the UK!

Again I'm back looking for a lower budget piece whilst currently saving for the Seamaster 300 2531.80. Have been shopping around for something sub £500 and less if possible.

Stumbled upon this piece shown, it's a 1960S TMS ROSE CHRONOGRAPH, in terms of style I think it's beautiful, I love the small detailing and the rose gold, although plated I still think looks smart.

It's priced at around 490euro currently. Here's a little bit about it from the seller's website:

"Here’s a nice rose gold plated watch. Using a typical case from the sixties it ticks all the boxes of the dress chronograph. Using a nice art-deco style font at 12 and 6 the dial is simple and very legible. In the superb condition, it is a great companion for anyone’s wrist."

"Dial : The dial is in superb condition.
Case : The case is in superb condition, showing very light signs of age/wear and or scratches. Crown has lost a bit of plating.
Movement : The movement is in very good condition.
Overall : The watch is in superb condition."

Never heard or had any dealings at all with the brand TMS, a brand I understand didn't survive the quartz movement. Not that that really bothers me too much, as for the price I personally it's a nice looking piece, all seems to be good condition, from my own opinion I wouldn't say it's a redial, but I will leave it down to the more experienced members here on the forum to kindly help me out!

The movement seems to be solid, Landeron 248 ETA from research seems to be well respected and from the pictures to me it looks clean enough with a power reserve of around 40 hours seems to be good.

Let me know your honest opinion, and once again I can't thank the forum enough for the help that can be found from the fellow members.

Best regards everyone,

Dan

 

One of a myriad of "make your own" watch brands of the 1960s that disappeared nearly as quickly as they appeared.

As noted uses a good quality movement but with an unknown service history you could easily find yourself upside down value wise if it needs a service.

Case shows noticeable wear on the edges of the lugs as well as on the pushers.

Appears to be all original. Will need a case back gasket before wearing.

 

Thanks for this, really helped me!

Perhaps this isn't the one then, if the price was lower I may of taken it, think the price is OK but with the new gasket and wear that it is had, probably best if I miss this one. Thank you!