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  1. ELV web Jun 20, 2018

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    My recent OCD, bracelets and endlinks....
     
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  2. pedro.martinez Jun 20, 2018

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    Mailman delivered this today.
    Speedmaster 125 anniversary, 1040 mov (or 1041??)??
    1st shot after adjusting bracelet.
    Unknown history.
    I would guess it was refinished in recent years because finishing is very good in polished areas and in sunburst faces but dial seems original.


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  3. bubba48 Jun 21, 2018

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    My first Yema

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  4. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jun 21, 2018

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    You are going to find this on your wrist a lot! Mine says hi. Quite a few of us own these. 11BAC7C4-C764-477A-87BA-154D067CA01C.jpeg
     
  5. Jerseyhammer Jun 22, 2018

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    There just great value and classic design
     
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  6. abrahamovic Jun 22, 2018

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    I am this 36-38mm guy. so this is my second breitling. big thanks goes to @WatchFred on consultation and @localtime for this piece

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  7. Maybe Jun 22, 2018

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    Calendomatic Sport, keeps time but the day is not behaving right now. Do like the central seconds on this watch.
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  8. McKinley Jun 22, 2018

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    I bought this Hema chronograph today at a very clean, well set up antique shop owned by an older, well dressed and well spoken gentleman and his wife. He had two full displays full of vintage and other watches. He said the vendor who owns the watches checks each watch for functionality and has the ones who need it serviced. I know some of you will find me too trusting and foolish, but I believed him. It was priced at $295 U.S., but after some haggling got out the door for just under $218, tax included. As a complete NOOB, I am interested in everyone's opinions and thoughts on value. I am in hopes that iI didn't get taken. The case is not SS, only the back, but from the brushing still remaining on the case, I don't believe it has ever been polished. What do you all think??

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  9. seekingseaquest Jun 22, 2018

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    A diamond in the rough eBay find. Seamaster ref 2846 cal 500.

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  10. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Jun 22, 2018

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    A Lemania arrived in the post office box this morning and has been ticking merrily all day. Had scarcely heard of the name and didn't know squat about the brand before joining the Forum. Due to the evil influence of Northernman and some others on the Forum I became intrigued with Lemania and thought to add "an example or three" to the menagerie over time. This watch was was located in Texas, not a fertile field for Lemania brand watches.

    This seems a little chunk for a 35mm watch, heavy for its dimensions. Gives an impression of quality though it's been heavily used over the years. The dial is quite nice, a little creamier looking than the light on my firearms work bench shows. Markers and applied logo are in a pleasing rose gold and the aged lume plots give a pleasing effect. The stainless steel case shows the wear of years of use.

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    We'll try it on a pigskin strap.
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    A search of Google Images found a 1954 ad displaying a Lemania with a similar dial.
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    While I didn't scrutinize all the Lemania ads pulled up in Google Images I didn't notice any English language ads. Did the Lemania watches make a retail appearance in the U. S. or other English speaking countries?

    Would be grateful for any information a Lemania aficianado would share.
     
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  11. STEELE Jun 22, 2018

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    2nd Panerai and loving the simplicity of the dial.

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  12. ulackfocus Jun 22, 2018

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    What size is that Paul?
     
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  13. Draven Jun 22, 2018

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    I found this. Gold Plated 176.010
     
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  14. Jerseyhammer Jun 23, 2018

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    Enjoy
     
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  15. Reborn Jun 23, 2018

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  16. Jerseyhammer Jun 23, 2018

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    Here’s my latest aquasition today which has just arrived. Heritage Flagship L4.795.4.78.2 Dimension : Ø 38.50 mm ,Automatic,Caliber L615,42 hours of power reserve on a sweet brown Alligator strap. It feels, looks
    and fits great. A great dress watch IMO and a classic of the future.
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  17. jimmyd13 Jun 23, 2018

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    A couple more bits for the project box
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  18. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jun 23, 2018

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  19. SteveG73 Jun 24, 2018

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  20. adambisi Jun 24, 2018

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