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  1. Greatpa Jul 27, 2017

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    Why would you think such a thing :rolleyes:
     
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  2. Omega1 Jul 27, 2017

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    Good afternoon.. this just landed... this beautiful TISSOT... IMG_5374.JPG IMG_5373.JPG IMG_5372.JPG
     
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  3. t_swiss_t Jul 27, 2017

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    Just picked up my first spur of the moment purchase, a Titus Calypsomatic 7985. IMO, under appreciated and under valued (though this seems to be changing as of late). ~38 mm, gilt/glossy dial, nice yellow patina, no crown guards, 8 mm big crown, roulette (red/blue) date wheel, well constructed bracelet. Next to my gilt Sub it looks like a 'brother from another mother,' as they say.

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  4. AveConscientia Jul 27, 2017

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    Seiko 8223-5010 Type ii serial says it is from 1989, but all other sources I have seen say the production of type iis ended in 84'. Either way liking the vibes will be my third Seiko. Will put a perlon strap on it most likely. A another auction same watch(8223-5010)but 700$?
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  5. Tik-Tok of Oz Jul 27, 2017

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    Not watches but watch related. I'm going to need a place to keep them.
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  6. No.15 Jul 27, 2017

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    Been on a tuning fork watch tear lately. My first Omega one.


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  7. abrod520 Jul 28, 2017

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    Bought that JR04 off eBay (and not for $25k mind you!) ::psy::

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    Some watches arrive and you kind of need a few hours / days to really connect with them.... this is not one of those. This is an immediate "wow, this is cool" - frankly, I'm disappointed I didn't go hunting for one a couple years ago!

    On top of that the Yankees just retook first place in their division, and the Chinese food I ordered got here in record time.

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  8. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Jul 28, 2017

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    Congrats!!!!

    To quote @aap last time I used the "Good day" reference.

    "Did you have to use your AK?"

    Oh and dibs. :D
     
  9. abrod520 Jul 28, 2017

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    Didn't even have to.
     
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  10. atc100 Jul 29, 2017

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    It was not today,it was a project now finished IMG_20170729_110419.jpg
     
  11. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Jul 29, 2017

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  12. Tik-Tok of Oz Jul 29, 2017

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    I picked up some new straps and this inexpensive
    "watchmakers" and I use the term loosely because the quality is not what you'd want for a professional but for me to swap bands and get backs off and batteries it's fine. IMG_1998.JPG IMG_2001.JPG
     
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  13. Toishome Jul 29, 2017

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    $_57-4.JPG Dont know anything about it but it sure looks nice :D
     
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  14. AveConscientia Jul 29, 2017

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    They are cheap French divers from the 70s usually
     
  15. Toishome Jul 29, 2017

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    Sure was cheap. A bargain if you ask me for a watch that looks like that and is on a 40mm case ::love::
     
  16. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Jul 29, 2017

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    Another step closer to making my tre tacche correct. Thanks to @Fost for putting me onto this watch.

    Now it just has to arrive from Italy::facepalm1::
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  17. jimmyd13 Jul 30, 2017

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    I brought this back from the spa yesterday but spent too much time concentrating on the dodgy UG. This, admittedly depending on your tastes, is just friggin gorgeous!

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  18. Edward53 Jul 31, 2017

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    OT for a moment, but Cellugel is what you want for the red rot, stabilises it and doesn't darken the leather. It's what book conservators use.
     
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  19. jimmyd13 Jul 31, 2017

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    Thanks - I actually use a professional book binder for the more expensive/rare volumes. I don't deal in books, the same way I don't deal in watches - instead I have an extensive collection and find myself parting with some to finance others. I have some books in at the book binder's now and when I pick them up, I'll see if he can't spare a bottle of Cellugel or similar.
     
  20. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Jul 31, 2017

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    Arrived from Lithuania... 20170731_120607.jpg