Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)

1685 · Feb 23, 2016

Picked up what appears to be a nice older well (won't say vintage as I have no clue) worn leather strap and Omega deployant with a loupe, well cause I was paying for shipping anyway might as well have something else in the box 😁

Nice fit and broken in like an old ball glove

And on the 300 (older acquisition)

i20rider · Feb 23, 2016

alam
fresh out of the box, taking it to the range tomorrow for some target practice 👍

That is fantastic. Enjoy it

wareagle35 · Feb 24, 2016

Fresh out of the box

watchknut · Feb 24, 2016

I bought a lot of brand new JPM straps on ebay...now my kids have new shoes!

uvalaw2005 · Feb 24, 2016

Bought the Damasko DA36 for the third time. First one had a bracelet, then I decided I didn't need it, now I decided I did.

bdatki · Feb 24, 2016

uvalaw2005
Bought the Damasko DA36 for the third time. First one had a bracelet, then I decided I didn't need it, now I decided I did.

Nice! I have been looking at these lustfully recently...

KCScott · Feb 24, 2016

The Demasko is on my list. I always think of the DA36 when I think Damasko. A lot of technology for the money. I hear the Demasko bracelets are very nice.

peatnick · Feb 24, 2016

166.003

Calibre 560 dates to 1963

Still has original yellow seal

Dial looks pretty clean

dougiedude · Feb 24, 2016

I just now gave this post its own thread (link found below) if you care to comment on this one, thanks!!

https://omegaforums.net/threads/76-accutron-with-interesting-provenance.36195/#post-410722

Bought a $5 battery and installed it in my 'not running' $10 estate sale find and put it on appropriate leather; all to good result: a sweet humming noise, excellent time-keeping, and an appealing look:

Interesting provenance I found on this watch, too.

George E. Amos not only worked for Kodak for nearly 50 years (since he was 18 year old), he also served honorably in the U.S. Army, 65th Division, under General Patton. He was a medic all through Germany during the war, then returned to his home and work in Baltimore, Maryland.

This information was found in his obituary from April 2011.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/di...eorge-Amos&lc=7119&pid=150017494&mid=4621577#

Another interesting note is that he was given the watch as a gift from Eastman Kodak on the occasion of his 40th Anniversary with the company, when he was 57 years old... I am also 57 years old! 😜

Therefore, I must keep this watch until I find a 57 year-old buyer (or, he/she finds the watch, just as I did!) 😁

Like I said at the top: I just now gave this post its own thread (link found below) if you care to comment on this one over there, thanks!!

https://omegaforums.net/threads/76-accutron-with-interesting-provenance.36195/#post-410722

STANDY · Feb 24, 2016

@dougiedude or it gets bought at your estate sale for a few bucks like all your gems. 😁😁

Sorry dude couldn't resist😉

CajunTiger · Feb 25, 2016

and a few more straps from Stewart at Heuerville

GuiltyBoomerang · Feb 25, 2016

Picked up two watches off eBay from the same seller. These are seller pics, I will probably post more when some other items arrive...

First up a Roamer Super Shock with a Brevete caseback:

A steal for $38! Then a rather unique Relide with date hand:

And this is when the greed of eBay kicks in. The price went from $38 to $173 in about 5 minutes 😲

wx_073 · Feb 25, 2016

Nothing today but looking a orange bezel insert for Planet Ocean 45.5mm. ..

GuiltyBoomerang · Feb 25, 2016

wx_073
Nothing today but looking a orange bezel insert for Planet Ocean 45.5mm. ..

Does it have to be geniune or happy with aftermarket parts?

wx_073 · Feb 25, 2016

GuiltyBoomerang
Does it have to be geniune or happy with aftermarket parts?

Yes it must be genuine and preferably new or NOS condition. Cheers.

Northernman · Feb 25, 2016

A very big "wristwatch" landed with my watchmaker today. Initial inspection given thumbs-up.
😀 ::psy::

Should I replace the crystal or not? Leaning towards having it replaced, and the old one stored safely.

A 27mm handmade strap have been ordered. Need to try it on although this will, at 55mm diameter (without the wide 7mm crown), never be a daily beater!

A quick lub and clean will be needed.
The movement on the Stowa B-uhr is really stunning looking. Compared to the IWC and A. Lange & Söhne the Stowa is surely the better looking IMHO (Unitas cal 2812):