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sliceoftime_
·Acquired my first Zenith... been listening to the amazing ticking...Temporary strap, I’m thinking a very dark grey suede in due course...
Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)
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sliceoftime_
·Something really, really old.
Thanks again to "you know who you are."
Thanks again to "you know who you are."
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khanmu
·Dibs!
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watchme
·An EBay find...the watchmaker should have a look
at the caliber. As expected.
at the caliber. As expected.
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Jwit
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Professor
·I've only recently come to appreciate the Caravel watches. Long ago before I ever really gave vintage watches much thought I remember the Caravel was looked down on as an off brand alternative to Bulova, lower cost and lower quality, though apparently these were quality watches.
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slique12
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efauser
·Crappy, washed out photo but the watch has arrived and is in spectacular condition.
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Syrte
·This just arrived... with thanks to @Northernman for his help. Now I have to figure out what to do with them....
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sxl2004
·This just arrived... with thanks to @Northernman for his help. Now I have to figure out what to do with them....
Great find.!
Simple minds will point to using them as watch straps, but I am sure more creative minds can come up with other possibilities.
😲🙄😉😀
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immustard
·This came in the post today 👍
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airansun
·Got this:
Movement
Changed back and band.
Now it’s mine!
Movement
Changed back and band.
Now it’s mine!
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesWeapons Grade Watch
Have had a yen for some years to take a Seiko Turtle out for a spin so gathered this 6309 7040 into the "Home For Wayward Watches" for a test drive. Been wearing it 24 hours and it's accurate by my unfussy definition, appearing to have lost 6 seconds.
While its size and weight may be nothing special by current market tastes this is a large and heavy watch to my way of thinking. Am surprised at how comfortable it is to wear on its original rubber strap. This is a bit of a departure for me who has always admired dress watches most of all. Being retired from an office environment I'll branch out a bit and wear a large beater occasionally.
Not too keen on the lack winding capabilities but can get used to it. Day/date are a couple of features I don't care for, cluttering a dial, but it doesn't look so out of place here and is very easy to set.
Don't care for the hands on this one. They look poorly re-lumed so may keep an eye out for some better originals for replacement. May also find a better bezel. Might just leave the original bezel be.
Seller's photo here
When compared to my long-time ol' Glycine beater or to the Zodiac Sea Wolf, this thing is huge.
Have had a yen for some years to take a Seiko Turtle out for a spin so gathered this 6309 7040 into the "Home For Wayward Watches" for a test drive. Been wearing it 24 hours and it's accurate by my unfussy definition, appearing to have lost 6 seconds.
While its size and weight may be nothing special by current market tastes this is a large and heavy watch to my way of thinking. Am surprised at how comfortable it is to wear on its original rubber strap. This is a bit of a departure for me who has always admired dress watches most of all. Being retired from an office environment I'll branch out a bit and wear a large beater occasionally.
Not too keen on the lack winding capabilities but can get used to it. Day/date are a couple of features I don't care for, cluttering a dial, but it doesn't look so out of place here and is very easy to set.
Don't care for the hands on this one. They look poorly re-lumed so may keep an eye out for some better originals for replacement. May also find a better bezel. Might just leave the original bezel be.
Seller's photo here
When compared to my long-time ol' Glycine beater or to the Zodiac Sea Wolf, this thing is huge.
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ConElPueblo
·Weapons Grade Watch
When compared to my long-time ol' Glycine beater or to the Zodiac Sea Wolf, this thing is huge.
Congrats on a great watch 😀
Note how the lug to lug distance is only a bit larger than on you Glycine. These things wear deceptively small.
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