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  1. ossfm Sep 26, 2017

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    Very nice. I just can't get away from the Oyster case. I didn't want a Rolex but those 1016 are so nice. I was looking at the Oak and Oscar just today. I think we may have the same taste in watches.
     
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  2. slique12 Sep 26, 2017

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    My first true 24 hour watch - the Zodiac Aerospace Jet.

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  3. jimmyd13 Sep 27, 2017

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    1873 going by the hallmarks.
     
  4. Skrotis Sep 27, 2017

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  5. omegasaso12 Sep 27, 2017

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    Project finished....

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  6. ConElPueblo Sep 27, 2017

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  7. Deafboy His Holiness Puer Surdus Sep 27, 2017

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    1949 Hamilton Vardon 747

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  8. boat2dan Sep 27, 2017

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    This one just landed No-Nasa 71, Need to size the bracelet! Thanks to a great member here!!
     
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  9. Kali77 Sep 27, 2017

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    So tempted to put an order in for one of the Oak & Oscars........ must resist.

    Beautiful explorer as well, great pick ups.
     
  10. Wryfox Sep 27, 2017

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    Something a little different....."Black, Starr & Frost" 8-Day Pocket Watch. Huge 78mm case. It weighs over 14oz (almost a pound!)
    Omega Goliath 8-D movement. Approx 1896. Ticking away(loudly) as I sit here at +20secs/day as it came out of the box.

    I didn't know much about Black Starr & Frost so I did some research and found that back in the day BS&F was equivalent to Cartier and Tiffany in the jewelry world. They are america's oldest watch maker and the first retailer on 5th Avenue in New York. The story goes that at the time Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Mary Todd Lincoln (his wife) owed BS&F 11 Million Dollars (in today's money) for jewelry and other goodies. Talk about an expensive wife.

    Oh yeah, the best part....paid $49 from an estate sale.:thumbsup:
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  11. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Sep 27, 2017

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    Here at the Home For Wayward Watches we had another UAA (unanticipated accidental acquisition) this past weekend while at the San Angelo, Texas gun show.

    While walking the aisles I came across some 15 to 40 year old junk quartz watches with a few older Timex, Gruen, and Mido watches thrown in. Oh, and one Hamilton. All were in a flat glass-topped display case, along with a bunch of small knick-knack firearms accouterments and accessories. There were too many stained dials and dead second hands on the other mechanical watches, but this particular Mido acted as if it wanted to run and needed help. Appears quite exquisite when viewed in person. It's pouring rain outside so crummier photos than usual are offered.

    It's the smallest men's watch I've had at only 30mm. I'm guessing it's post-World War II to early 1950s perhaps?

    $4 picked it up.

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    A real runt when compared with its Mido relative also kept here.

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  12. argonbeam Sep 27, 2017

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    Another nice save! Like the raised dot dial markers.
     
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  13. argonbeam Sep 28, 2017

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    Atlantic Suveraen (Sovereign), which predates the Worldmaster. 16 mm lugs, so wanted a non-tapered band to give a bit more wrist presence. Have now purchased 5 straps from our own @jankoxxx and he delivered yet again with a great one-piece that looks and wears great on this watch. 4 of my other daily wearers now are graced by his shell cordovan straps in various colors, which my poor iPhone photos can't do justice.

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  14. duc Sep 28, 2017

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    This just arrived. It comes from Yellowdog straps. Alex (the one man show) will customize his wares for you. Send him an email and he's quick to respond. This one is the NATO with the flappy part deleted. It looks pretty good on a number of my beaters. It's made of what appears to be wet suit neoprene. It may be worn a little bit looser than cloth or leather straps because it's clingy and holds the watch to your skin better. I like it.
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  15. Jwit Not a doctor, but plays one on ΩF Sep 28, 2017

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    Looks pretty awesome too! How are the edges prevented from fraying?
     
  16. D YOUNG Sep 28, 2017

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    Just received my new Glycine Airman SST today.
     
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  17. duc Sep 28, 2017

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    Looks like it's formed and can't fray.

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  18. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Sep 28, 2017

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    I think that multifort is a little older than early 50's.

    Do you have a picture of the case back?

    Excellent pick - put her on a BUND.
     
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  19. GuiltyBoomerang Sep 29, 2017

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    This one recently came in, seller's photos:

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    So was very happy to see this when it arrived - an original clover crown, 1954/55 Cal 501 2846-1 Seamaster:

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    Enjoying some wrist time and with an older and younger sibling in terms of decades :)

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  20. sdre Sep 29, 2017

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    How do you find the watchco? I have a chance to get this but i'm not sure if i need another diver. (tudor 79090 on the wrist atm)