Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)

[Dan S]

Technical dial.

 

[ghce]

Dan S

Technical dial.

Sharp too!

 

[jantjewgm]

Chronostop, arrived today.

 

[WarrenEllis]

A nicely roughed up PVD Squale 1521 with the rare orange dial, from Ebay. Sadly it arrived with several technical issues and an AM crown, but I was able to get a full refund after contacting Ebay. Their system for that works pretty well.

 

[ghce]

This back from major repairs and service.
Roamer Mustang Indianapolis early 44 Jewel version.

Been sitting at my Watchmaker for the last couple of months trying to find parts, some previous idiot repairer had installed the incorrect cap jewels in it and the balance wheel would not fit it properly even though it ran, also date change not working correctly and needed new rotor and pallet.

In the end I bit the bullet and bought a good working Roamer Vanguard 316 with the correct movement for $160.00 off FB yesterday and yesterday and today my Watchmaker canabalized it so that the Mustang might live using many more parts than ones noted above.

Still more to do however as I need an original OEM lens to replace the severely damaged one in it.

Its been a money pit for sure.





And the now dead Vanguard 316



Looked like this yesterday





PS the Vanguard might one day live again if I can find a replacement movement for it in the future and maybe a less brassed case.

Edited: Jun 23, 2023

 

[ghce]

This Titoni Airmaster also arrived in today, it's drop dead gorgeous and an easy 10/10, zero marks or wear, cannot even detect the faintest scratches in the case, 100% certain this has never seen more than a few hours of wearing at the most.
Most likely a display watch so NOS as is the Hirsh strap.
My photos can't do justice to the way this thing reflects light with its faceted lens and 2 story high and angled indices, it's freaking amazing!!

 

[JetLinks]

If I can't have my Dad's Red Racing Speedmaster, then the Japanese version was the next best thing for me! Multiple trips to Japan, wandering around dozens of beautiful watch shops and even missing out on a few pieces were all part of the enjoyable ride!!

 

[Alex Cheers]

New arrival, not for me but for Mrs. Cheers
Lovely details!

 

[MacRulez4Ever]

Rare Oris star diver , same bracelet and case as Zenith A3637
Gay freres bracelet Stamped 1/70 with original Z0 endlinks

 

[Alpha]

Unfortunately my memory is not good enough to remember when I last purchased a watch

 

[impalla62ss]

Grand Seiko 6145-8000 (early dial)

 

[__ryan__]

I've been after a vintage diver and managed to land this 113. I believe it to be all original except for maybe the hand lume, which I might have redone. Would be nice to find the GF bracelet as well.

Edited: Jun 30, 2023

 

[OneTwo]

Might not tell me the time but found this gem buried in the back of a local a local antique shop’s display case. Still has the Heuer Reference sticker on the back

 

[Dsloan]

Technos Sky Light! It's not as classy as a Connie, but it's 1/10 the price and has an ETA movement!

Now, to figure out what stop to put on it...

 

[dougwhiz]

Nice catch! I had one of these too. You might get the Connie bug now.

There's always this guide if you're stuck on a strap choice!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-pretentious-snobby-old-fashioned-guide-to-choosing-a-strap.154166/

 

[Dsloan]

dougwhiz

Nice catch! I had one of these too. You might get the Connie bug now.

There's always this guide if you're stuck on a strap choice!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-pretentious-snobby-old-fashioned-guide-to-choosing-a-strap.154166/

Thanks! I'll go put it on a teal bund strap and prepare to get roasted.

 

[McKinley]

Picked up this Mido Ocean Star Powerwind at a vintage/antique shop while on a "loop" to similar shops and then seafood for dinner, with my wife. Started right up when I shook it and has kept perfect time for 7 hours. The as found and then the cleaned up pics. Oh, almost forgot, $40 U.S. dollars out the door. I am very happy with my first Mido......an underappreciated brand.

Edited: Jul 6, 2023

 

[allwoundup]

McKinley

Picked up this Mido Ocean Star Powerwind at a vintage/antique shop while on a "loop" to similar shops and then seafood for dinner, with my wife. Started right up when I shook it and has kept perfect time for 7 hours. The as found and then the cleaned up pics. Oh, almost forgot, $40 U.S. dollars out the door. I am very happy with my first Mido......an underappreciated brand.

Nice catch...congrats!

 

[sxl2004]

 

[ghce]

ghce

This back from major repairs and service.
Roamer Mustang Indianapolis early 44 Jewel version.

Been sitting at my Watchmaker for the last couple of months trying to find parts, some previous idiot repairer had installed the incorrect cap jewels in it and the balance wheel would not fit it properly even though it ran, also date change not working correctly and needed new rotor and pallet.

In the end I bit the bullet and bought a good working Roamer Vanguard 316 with the correct movement for $160.00 off FB yesterday and yesterday and today my Watchmaker canabalized it so that the Mustang might live using many more parts than ones noted above.

Still more to do however as I need an original OEM lens to replace the severely damaged one in it.

Its been a money pit for sure.





And the now dead Vanguard 316



Looked like this yesterday





PS the Vanguard might one day live again if I can find a replacement movement for it in the future and maybe a less brassed case.

Ongoing to this previous double banger purchase repair and scrap to save the more attractive and desirable Roamer Mustang Indianapolis.

I won this Roamer Vanguard at auction this afternoon to see if I can resurrect the donor Roamer Vanguard used in its restoration.







Mix and match for sure but wont be a franken!

PS but I guess I will still need another MST471 movement to resurrect this one....
Ahhhhh when will this madness end !!!!!!!!

Edited: Jul 9, 2023