Disclaimer,
Does it count? ..... I didn't have anything to do with the acquisition of this watch. The DW brought it home from her favorite Estate Jeweler. It now ranks as the most notable, cost effective addition to my Collection.
$1.08 tax included.







Bob

 

That is without doubt, a grail.

Congrats @Vitezi ! I love dials signed with chronometers like this, much less from vintage Tissot!

 

Thank you kindly; the hunt for one took many years. Might be worth a write up one day.

 

Technically hasn't arrived yet but this is a nice companion to my arrowhead Connie.

 

Hi!
One of the last purchase of 2017 and also my first Omega!
Omega Seamaster Cosmic 70’s.
Changed the strap since the pic.
What a pleasure to start being a part of Omega owners.

 

*two more

 

Degemer mat

 

Got Reverso TT 1931 home new from the AD...

 

Should I be embarrassed? Couldn't resist, the nostalgia.

Bob

 

I've managed to buy two pretty nice Certina DS' this weekend - the total is now up to six in the collection. Would have stopped sooner, but those damn things are irresistible!



(seller's photo)

Manual winding with uncommon two-tone dial, lume-filled numerals and sword hands (unsure whether or not these are original, but they fit the style very nicely!). Comes on what seems to be a NOS, black Certina leather strap w/ correct buckle - score!



(photo by helpful OF member..!)

The other one is a no-date, automatic with the uncommon non-turtle back in lovely condition. It is probably pretty early as indicated by caseback and dauphine hands - can't wait to open it up! It comes to me via the OF underground railway from a helpful member, who was able to bid on an auction that was closed to me. Early DS' are prone to patinated quite strongly, so I am more than happy with the even, light aging of this one. Lume looks very reasonable, too. And oh yeah - that GF bracelet is worth almost all of the final auction price on it's own

EDIT: Oh, by the way... Neither of these were as much money as a Seamaster of the same vintage in even fair condition, let alone with any extras such as bracelets. And both of these are interesting varieties of an interesting, wearable watch and both in good condition.

 

I just bought this one. Just waiting for it to get home!!

 

Something old..


Something new..


Nothing borrowed...

And something blue...


A very eclectic series of purchases, none of them planned and each is enjoyed for a different reason.

 

It was a gamble that paid off.

 

What did the sale post look like?

 

Wasn't too risky, I am pretty conservative. It was just hard to see if it was polished or not.

 

What is next for you? Perhaps...vintage Bucherers or Enicars?

 

Ordered the GMT to replace the Submariner that I sold last year

 

Bought his last night, claimed never worn nos by seller with nice full set. He seems like a nice guy
Bulova SVP "Surf King" from 60s.