Please 😵💫, somebody tell me I don't have a problem... as of this morning, I have watches that I've bought on eBay coming at me from Romania, China, and now, Germany!
This is the latest:
I think I better push myself away from the computer; HARD.
Please 😵💫, somebody tell me I don't have a problem... as of this morning, I have watches that I've bought on eBay coming at me from Romania, China, and now, Germany!
This is the latest:
I think I better push myself away from the computer; HARD.
A better dial picture would be helpful, but if it is an original dial (looks good from what I can see), me likey! Nice case back too.
Bought recently, this Memovox reference 855, caliber K825, serial puts it towards the very end of production for this reference in 1969. Arrived back to me today from Zaf Basha at Classic Watch, much faster than expected. Dial very near perfect, case untouched original finish, both original signed crowns. New crystal, movement service and good to go. More pics this weekend.
I hope I don't regret having relied only on those poor pictures; they seemed OK to me. Last time I waited on better pics and more critiquing, I ended up getting beat to the punch!
I guess I will know once we see it in the flesh/metal...
And so it arrived. One piece of advice: AVOID eBay Global Shipping if you can! It is slow, and they "repack" the item. In this case it meant leaving the watch floating unprotected in a pile of shredded paper...... At least it seems that it did not take any severe damage from it (this time).
As I expected it is a CHRO27 (aka Omega 321) inside. LWO Lemania caliber 2520 is the precise designation. marturx owns one as well.... Albeit in NOS stock condition, whereas this one surely is not!
The Meylan name is interesting since Marius Meylan was the CEO of Lemania (he married old man Lurgin´s daughter) and took over Lemania in the late 1920s. The same Meylan was granted a seat at the board of SSIH (Omega/Tissot/Lemania) during the merger in 1932. He held that position for more than 40 years!
If one studies the names of his ancestors one find Piguet and leCoultre amongst other known watchmaking family names.
A related Meylan was also acting as importer of Lemania watches to the US. Not uncommon that the Swiss sent someone close over to the US in order to set up subsidiaries there in order to dodge import taxes. The autobiography of Jack Heuer also tells of a similar Heuer arrangement.
I am a bit at a loss as to the exact reason for the Meylan dial on this. It has a Lemania serial number and case reference number, but have been stamped AXJ and Meylan StopWatch Company on the movement bridge. Lemania (LWO) and the caliber number 2520 is seen under the balance.
It will need some clean up and a service, but I am very pleased so far!
HAGWE!
Hello Sir,
While doing some research, I stumbled upon your post. I thought you might be interested in seeing my new acquisition.
Cheers,
I agree that it is a great watch!!! After doing some research it may not have been all bad since these are highly counterfeited and it didn't have box or papers. I turned around and found an example which was babied and came with a complete set (including a bezel protector). It cost more but I feel a lot more protected.
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Cool!
As expected by the case reference my wstch is slightly newer. -61 vs -64.
This corresponds to the serial numbers as well. The condition of your watch is magnificent! Loving it!!
