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  1. JohnSteed Aug 11, 2015

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  2. tudor66 Aug 11, 2015

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    My mistake, caseback says 105.012

    I'll check the movement to confirm as well...
     
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  3. nickgr Doesn't like baklava!!! Aug 11, 2015

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    A almost NOS Omega Seamaster Mariner II from 1977:
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  4. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Aug 11, 2015

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    Got a correct bracelet for the Geoscope, completing the transformation.

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  5. JohnSteed Aug 11, 2015

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    Really hunting for a Seamaster dd cal 751 but this popped up

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  6. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Aug 11, 2015

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  7. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Aug 11, 2015

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  8. JohnSteed Aug 11, 2015

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    Thank you.....was on da bay ...

    Going broke looking for a Seamaster cal 751 in stainless steel :D so need to find
     
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  9. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 11, 2015

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    One of these. Haven't told "Her" yet.

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  10. Northernman Lemaniac Aug 12, 2015

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    UPDATE!
    It is not as bad as it could look! Watchmaker has uploaded some images. There is a bit of corrosion on some movement levers, but all in control and nothing that will prevent it from being brought back to life!.

    Still looking: Anyone has a chrono seconds hand for a cal 2/481 they can help please PM me!!!:thumbsup:

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  11. bazamu wincer, not a bidder Aug 12, 2015

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    Love it when I get a call saying I have a delivery! Got this in yesterday.

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  12. Lou P YaY! Aug 12, 2015

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    So how long has the cal 8500 been out now...7 years? Better late than never I guess...as this is my first. I'm a fan of the frame around the date on these and don't have many silver/white dials in the collection. So when a trusted seller/right price presented itself...well...you know...

    First ownership impressions:
    Dial/hands/markers hold up remarkably well to eye loupe scrutiny. Very clean facets and edges.
    Quite photogenic with the dual AR.
    Remarkably rattle free bracelet, even when the clasp is wide open.
    As stated by many owners, dial presents itself in many ways depending on lighting.

    Looking forward to testing putting it down Friday night and picking it up still running on Monday morning. YaY!

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  13. jordn Wants to be called Frank for some odd reason Aug 12, 2015

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    Been actively searching for very nice examples of these two for a long time.

    345.0809 Speedymoon & 105.003 Ed White.

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  14. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 12, 2015

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    Back on p. 166 I mentioned I was getting this strap for the CK 3950...Finally arrived, and it has really worked out nice on this rather thick case, being about 3.5 mm thick itself. It's from the Dutch boutique company Bulang & Sons.

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  15. Noisy Nova Aug 12, 2015

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  16. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Aug 12, 2015

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    Great combo! That watch is a real stunner, and the case...::love::
     
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  17. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 12, 2015

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    Another one I mentioned earlier, this ref. 3139 Rolex Oyster Chronometer with "Army" case, I think this is called in adverts the "Imperial". The SN dates it to about 1937-38.

    It needs a bit of work, but it looks better already with better photography...The last photo is after I polished the (original) crystal, which does need replacing, and installed a buffalo leather strap.
     
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  18. Jonatan Aug 13, 2015

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    Looks better now with a new bracelet and a little polish of the crystal!
     
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  19. emilio Aug 13, 2015

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    A Rolex 1603
     
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  20. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 13, 2015

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    This arrived today. Been lusting after one of these for quite some time after seeing the other forum members examples. Hope to get some better pics in a more conducive light tomorrow...

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