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citizenrich
·Ouch... and might I say a bit of a jump to conclusion with zero facts behind you. I didn't buy this from some yutz in Ukraine and have a bit more sense than that in my watch collecting, noob here or not, thanks. Wouldn't normally do this, but I'm pasting the link below from the auction to read for yourself (if you care to). Seller, from Minnesota (which last I checked is not in Ukraine) has a sterling rep (his 1 negative looks totally bogus actually) and has regularly sold what look like some damn nice, unique original watches (or I really don't know what I'm looking at and he sells a ton of Ukraine specials from Minny.) If what Seller says about himself and his collection/purchasing of only watches with original dials carries any truth, then you're way off base.
GUB Glashutte certainly was the name of the brand at that time (1950s) and, to the best of my limited knowledge, was not the high end maker of now at all. (I have a few German Stowas from this period too, also not to the same quality as a Stowa of today) The movement in this particular watch is quite typical for GUB watches of that time. So, forgive me, but I respectfully disagree with your comment. However, at the end of the day you could certainly be right and I'll find out when the watch arrives that Seller is a shady thief. That said, I'd be surprised if there aren't others on here that haven't at least bid on something from Ebay seller "rarevintagewatches" before. Perhaps they have and there's some thread I don't know of on here calling this guy out, but he offers a 14 day, no questions asked return policy. So if you are indeed right, this goes back to Mound, Ukraine, rather Minnesota, and it cost me $15 shipping back and forth (or one less leather or NATO strap that I don't really need.)
Have at it ulackfocus:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-Vintage-Stainless-Glashutte-W-Original-Rare-Black-White-Ceramic-Dial-/161855393265?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jxLVVxYLp5UV2nwIBQHjerJU%2FpE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
I look forward to your reply.
- Eric
It's two hundred bucks - I wouldn't get worked up over it.
Dennis has the bedside manner of Larry David and Lisa Lampenelli's love child but he's always correct. Always.
I've got a half dozen Glashuttes from the 60's and 70's which are easy to purchase from sellers in Poland. The shipping costs more than the watch almost every time.
I like 'em because the steel used was the finest grade steel in the world at the time and they're heavy as bricks. They feel as though they're made out of pure platinum. All of mine are 100% original. Frankly, I'm not sure why someone would spend any time or effort to restore a hundred or even three hundred dollar watch. ?????
The negative is that no watch maker in their right mind will touch these things. They're a literal disaster to do any work on and forget about any repairs.
I guess it really doesn't matter for a 75 or 200 dollar watch.
Old Glashuttes were basically the Timex of the Eastern Bloc.
I've not seen the version of the watch you purchased with the caveat that I'm more familiar with 60's and 70's models but not the 50's.
The caseback for your watch seems all sorts of wrong but I can't comment on the dial because I've not seen one before.
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