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  1. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Dec 25, 2017

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    Bought a Christmas present for my watches a couple of days ago:)

    It has taken two days to go from this...
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    To this...
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  2. Paulomega Dec 25, 2017

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    How many different colors of Companion Dials have you come across?

    Besides being beautiful they have this understated elegance that those of us who love Omegas can appreciate. Nothing like in your face but you will appreciate if you are content within.
     
  3. voere pawn brokers are all about $$$ Dec 25, 2017

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    Old Seiko gs from the late 90's it's a quartz. I needed a beater as a grab and go watch this one will serve that purpose.
     
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  4. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 25, 2017

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    Bought last week, a very rare Hamilton Byrd from about 1932. This was one of the "Explorer" series of watches with the new rectangular cal. 401 (adapted from the Illinois caliber 207), and featured a hand-made 14K case. Only 250 or so were produced in yellow gold. Retail price was very high in the midst of the Depression, $150.
     
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  5. Professor Dec 25, 2017

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    Along with wrist bones and Jimmie Hoffa's medic alert bracelet.

    That Hamilton is a real beauty..

    I've noticed most modern watches that mimic this styling turn out to be the size of Dick Tracy's wrist radio. I guess they just stuff a standard movement into a rectangular casing.
     
  6. casavova007 Dec 25, 2017

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    Just came a cross this one last week at the local shop but wasn't sure if the dial is nit refinished
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  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 25, 2017

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    Looks good to me.
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  8. voere pawn brokers are all about $$$ Dec 25, 2017

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    Another Seiko in the works the deal on the GS I posted above fell through. So I hunted for another and found this one cosmetically challenged and non working the price was good. Since I want a beater this one fits the bill.


    I checked the Seiko repair web site a complete overhaul on the 9f82 is just over 300 bucks. That includes new gaskets, pressure testing, and cleaning of the case and bracelet.

    If all works out I will have less than 500 in the watch. Late 90's Seiko not running is more than just a battery change. I would be amazed that a new battery would make it run again. The chances for that to happen are slim and next to none.

    I have all the equipment to refinish the watch and bracelet. I'll wait on the refinishing and see what it takes to get it running. I enjoy playing around project watches. Sometimes I can be my own worst enemy. My thoughts are sending the watch back to Seiko is my best bet.
     
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  9. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Dec 26, 2017

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    pretty happy to pick up a set of tritium hands. they look like they have never been mounted and have aged so very nice.

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  10. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Dec 26, 2017

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    Might have to take the boat out with the new Captain

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  11. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Dec 26, 2017

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  12. Hattrick Dec 27, 2017

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    Definitely last one of the year, all the way from Japan , not pristine but i like it . Maybe a GS next
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  13. ConElPueblo Dec 27, 2017

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    This pretty little number just came into my hands today :)

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  14. Professor Dec 27, 2017

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    Sweet! I really like the arrowhead markers.
    Been looking over Certinas when they show up online, interesting line.
     
  15. Jonatan Dec 27, 2017

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    Got me a few more crowns. I'm still waiting to find that watch this is missing one.
     
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  16. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Dec 27, 2017

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    One last one... 20171227_164631.jpg
     
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  17. Vanallard Dec 27, 2017

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    Pulled the trigger on this vintage Hamilton (picture from the original listing). The listing wasn’t very descriptive but my research tells me it’s a 1968 Hamilton Lancaster FF. Solid 14k white gold case, bezel decorated with 24 diamonds and an original list price of $400 (making it the most expensive model that year)!
     
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  18. Watchmutt Dec 27, 2017

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    Just got this tonight. I had to post the pic in 2 threads :)
     
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  19. Professor Dec 27, 2017

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    Just picked this one up, being shipped should get it soon.
    Not a great watch but it has a certain charm.

    I probably paid less than it cost when new. If I can't get it working its still a nice cheap addition to the herd and a conversation piece.
    It would fit between my Ingraham dollar pocket watch and my U S Time Zorro watch. The low tech tier.

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    Sold non working but the movement looks complete and sound. Hopefully cleaning and lubing is all it needs.
    The case back shows no scaring, It may never have been serviced and just froze up over the years from hardened lubes. s-l1600 (2).jpg s-l1600 (3).jpg


    Update ITS ALIVE!!!!

    Soon as I opened the back the balance started slowly moving. I put a drop of lighter fluid on the back of the movement and within a few seconds the watch started ticking over very strongly.
    I'll let it run till it winds down then make plans on how to proceed.
    The movement is a rather primitive and sturdy one, descended from mantle clocks and throwaway dollar pocket watches. Not sure if I should strip it down or just try to work some modern watch lube into or onto the moving parts.
    May just finish cleaning it up and hang it up for display only.
    The band is a Boy's size battleship grey pigskin from the look of it.
    The same case and movement was used as Gents, Ladies and Boy's watches, only band and finish being different with some variation in the face treatment. The face of this one is a silvery grey, in excellent condition and clean.

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    Price was the princely sum of $10 with free shipping.
     
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  20. Rolycoaster Dec 28, 2017

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    [​IMG] Couldn't resist, prices seem to be going up constantly so it was now or never w_1272.jpg
     
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