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·😲 Nooooo. Didn't know!! And, I almost missed it on the way home after dinner.
Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)
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I'm honored. And it's generally the one that got away that smarts (me) too
I'm honored. And it's generally the one that got away that smarts (me) too
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NickM
·I just picked this up. It seems perfect besides for the number filling on the bezel, hopefully a cheap fix. I'm anxiously waiting it's arrival. It's my first purchase and my second Omega.
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NT931
·Chocolate ... My other vice besides watches
Dandelion is IMO one of the best chocolate producers right now in the US. Sublime stuff!
Dandelion is IMO one of the best chocolate producers right now in the US. Sublime stuff!
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citizenrich
·Sweet!
Such a boss watch.
Isn't it great wearing a beautifully made mechanical watch which doesn't give you a nervous breakdown if you bump into a door jam?!?
"Oh, FCUK!!!!!!!!!,,,oh, wait...it's the Seiko
Needed a beater. First new watch purchase in ages!
24 jewels, hacking ,GMT, automatic movement, luminova all over. At USD169 shipped (!) I pulled the trigger.
😜
Such a boss watch.
Isn't it great wearing a beautifully made mechanical watch which doesn't give you a nervous breakdown if you bump into a door jam?!?
"Oh, FCUK!!!!!!!!!,,,oh, wait...it's the Seiko
Well yesterday I finally joined the Omega club. I went into an AD with the intention to buy the watch I have been wanting for quite a while, the Hour Vision Orbis. So I did get that.
But I was also interested in a new daily wear watch. Tried on the SeaMaster Master Coaxial. I fell in love with this one too. Ended up getting a fantastic deal by buying both watches.
The pictures really don't do these watches justice.
Have a great day everyone.
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·Thank you! Just got home from work and now I have a good bedtime story 😀
Kudos and Instantkarma right @ you, watch brother.
Kudos and Instantkarma right @ you, watch brother.
Shopped around eBay for a Mido Multifort today, and ended up with a few.
I've had a bit of a fascination with them for a few months now because of a fascinating history, and their early (1935) use of cork to achieve remarkable water resistance.
circa ~1939 bumper cal 917P:
Might need a bit of algaecide 😲 treatment! (and new crystal)...
I'm not really sure if the hands are correct (they're quite different from what I've seen), but I think they do look good with the dial...
~1957 Multifort Superautomatic Powerwind:
The Mido Multifort was the first (1935) to achieve (claim?) Anti-magnetic, Anti-shock, Water-proof, and self-winding.
A fellow by the name of David Boettcher did extensive research on the brand and it's history, and you can find his write-up here:
http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/mido.php
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citizenrich
·Excellent. I'm always attracted to the minimalist, mid-century aesthetic of this watch.
Beauty!
Beauty!
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·Against my better instincts, I threw away the rule book and decided "nothing ventured, nothing gained." I have a 321 cal Speedy (hopefully) on the way up from Mexico, purchased from a seller with zero feedback and zero US-based references. All I really had to go on was about 20 emails exchanged back-and-forth last night. If it works, I got the best deal on a watch that I've ever had. If it doesn't, I'll be calling PayPal's Purchase Protection department and feverishly trying to claw back my money.
Fingers crossed, and kids, don't try this at home.
Good luck! These tend to be the best digs. Odds are your side 😀
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·Looks like you got a serious barn find. If you get to work on her, can you start a photo log sort of thingy?
What have I gotten myself into???😬
Had the chance to buy a few watches from a collection being sold off. Late last night I bought a "project" that holds plenty of possibilities for heartache and grief.... My first Tri-Compax UG. Solid 18K ref 12253 cal 481. 1946-49 serial.
Scarred and in dire need of TLC. For some odd reason the chrono seconds hand have almost disintegrated/corroded. Fortunately it does not appear to have spread, or come, from the movement. Most of the specs on the dial is actually debris from the dissolved hand.....
It came at a price that reflects the sad state. Now it is off to the spa, and hopefully a healthy recovery.😵💫
Anyone has a chrono seconds hand for a cal 481 they can help with knows who to PM!👍
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··LemaniacLooks like you got a serious barn find. If you get to work on her, can you start a photo log sort of thingy?
It is on its way to WatchGuy UK. If he decides to take it on it will be fully documented and open for all!
I have some promising info on the reason for the second hand corrosion, so I am not too badly frightened up to now.
I still need a new second hand for it, so do not be shy! Step up and PM me if you got one or know some place to source one!!
😀😀😀
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·Benrus DTU-2/AP MIL-W-3818
Parkerized Vietnam era pilots issue.
With a woven calf Tessuto strap.
The watch Steve McQueen wore in the
The movie Bullitt. All original including crown.
A gift for my son.
I bought one of these off some hipster beardo who took a tumble off his fixie. I think it was roughly 3 years ago. Bought it for 15 bucks and spent around 40 bucks on repairs. Save for a small ding on the bezel @ 10 she's otherwise...perfect!
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citizenrich
·Hi!
It is on its way to WatchGuy UK. If he decides to take it on it will be fully documented and open for all!
I have some promising info on the reason for the second hand corrosion, so I am not too badly frightened up to now.
I still need a new second hand for it, so do not be shy! Step up and PM me if you got one or know some place to source one!!
😀😀😀
I bet 'ya Byron can help you out!
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·I am curious, what do you mean by Parkerized? I have 2 of these, one from '64 and the other from '69, both in good shape.
Do either of your watches have any "pitting" in the case back? These were true work watches with lots of sweat + pot metal = pitting which I think is bad a$$.
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Did you have to fight your way through that French shanty town? Lol
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·A chemical and heating process where steel gets a rust protective surface and some extra wear resistance. Looks like a flat/matte greyish colour. I would not know of it unless earlier involved in vintage cars and motorbikes. Some googleing would give you a better explanation than mine.
In the U.S. we call it "Cor-Ten" or weatherized steel.
There was a huge patent battle over the process between one of the large European Steel makers and US Steel back in the 1950's.
It's supposed to perform like stainless steel @ a fraction of the cost. Very practical for large scale projects like bridges and buildings.
Watches...not so much?
I know we've some civil engineers and or architects here who would know infinitely more than myself about this stuff.
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citizenrich
·Chocolate ... My other vice besides watches
Dandelion is IMO one of the best chocolate producers right now in the US. Sublime stuff!
Must try. Thanks!
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