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  1. philh Nov 12, 2016

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    The watch is a Seiko 5717 8990 21 jewel 18,000 bph single button chronograph from 1964 produced for the summer Olympic games in Tokyo as Seiko were the official timekeepers.Etched on the back is the Olympic torch .I have had the watch for a while but it came without the original bracelet and because of the deep lugs it never looked right on leather. The original bracelets (2 versions a coffin link and a BOR) are hard work to find and were typical flimsy Seiko offering of the era so few survive but I have managed to get my hands on this which has transformed the watch
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  2. repoman Nov 12, 2016

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    I bought some signatures on a couple of my watchboxes today (Jim Lovell, Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, Glynn Lunney).
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  3. omg smstr Nov 13, 2016

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    In the mail box yesterday morning.
    It will surely benefit from a visit at the watchmaker...
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    ... and a strap that better fit the space between lugs

    Together with the purchase of yesterday at the watch fair in Paris
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  4. nickw Nov 13, 2016

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    I love GMT complications as I travel a ton but this is my first 3 hand 24h watch.
     
  5. gwzymytk Nov 13, 2016

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    Today, back from the mountains!

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  6. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! Nov 14, 2016

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    Estate sale find...a few days late.
     
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  7. GuiltyBoomerang Nov 14, 2016

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    Connie!

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  8. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Nov 14, 2016

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  9. GuiltyBoomerang Nov 14, 2016

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    I have this outer box, however not a full set. I get the funny feeling you have something to offer me... :p
     
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  10. kkt Nov 14, 2016

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    I found this one at the Houston Omega Boutique.
     
  11. Omega1 Nov 16, 2016

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    IMG_7468.JPG Another Accutron arrived today just love these watches and the great thing is they are not an expensive vintage watch at all ...
     
  12. ConElPueblo Nov 16, 2016

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    You know, I nearly made a "what's in the box" post for this... But I was too impatient presenting it here, so there you are :D

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    For those on here who know me just a little, it'll probably come as a bit of a surprise to hear that the Limited Edition Liquidmetal Planet Ocean has been somewhat of a grail for me. My interest in watches only began after these had been sold out and since then I have only witnessed prices climbing :(

    So it has always figured on my "target of opportunity list" for watches I was ready to shell out for when someone unwittingly put one up for sale well below market price. That happened just a few days ago... I couldn't believe my luck, as it was an open auction and all info was there for people to see, but just one taker - me. Naturally, it comes as a full set and is in nearly unworn condition with only a few, minor nicks, so I am very happy...

    I still have some reservations about the size, as I am blessed with wrists fit for vintage watches and this is much larger than any of my old watches and also feels a fair bit bigger than both my previous diver, the SMP 300 and my current Speedy FOIS.

    But for now - I'm just very, very happy! :thumbsup:
     
  13. waterproofpt Nov 16, 2016

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    Awesome watch and an awesome photo as well. Congrats.


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  14. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Nov 16, 2016

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    One of the happiest watch stories I've read in a while. The watch is spectacular. Congratulations, and enjoy!
     
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  15. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Nov 16, 2016

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    Follow up:
    Made it to a watchmaker today and opened her up. It has an EB 8800 One Jewel movement. Not as much funk inside as I expected.
     
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  16. kkt Nov 16, 2016

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    Another book...

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  17. Egatdagi Nov 17, 2016

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    Not sure why I won the auction. It went for well below what I expected it to go for. I guess the scratched crystal, cheap band and wrist cheese scared off most bidders.
    A bit of polywatch and a jeweler's cloth and I have a great watch.
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  18. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Nov 17, 2016

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    I saw @watchdaddy1 wearing one of these in WRUW thread a few weeks ago and inquired about it. Turned out to be a group design on another watch forum. There were a few left for sale at a VERY attractive price so I ordered one.

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    About 37.5mm case size - I requested the acrylic crystal. I was surprised the lug width is 11/16 - 17.5mm; very retro...
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    I also opted for the full metal caseback instead of the offered exhibition sapphire back. The movement is a hand wind chrono.

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    The signed crown is a nice touch:
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    Pretty cool piece for the price of a nice dinner for two at a good restaurant...
     
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  19. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Nov 17, 2016

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    This may end my marriage...

    But grail achieved!
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  20. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Nov 17, 2016

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    She hasn't given up yet?

    You're not trying hard enough...
     
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