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drpaul
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Hello
Just bought this for my nephew. It’s for his 1st holy communion. He is only 11 so just an ordinary quarts. I just picked up one I feel looks classic and possibly make him interested in watches.
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Came in a nice enough metal box for the price.
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I guess it doesn’t have true tachymetre function inspite of that bezel. Because pressing the pushers only start the subdials like in a stopwatch and doesn’t affect the long seconds hand at all. That makes it a stop watch right?
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The straps a 22. So I guess that watch is 40 or 42 by comparison didn’t actually measure it.
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Straps rubber but seems good quality. They’re real stitching on it too. Nice attention to detail though just cosmetic on a rubber strap.
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wrist shot. Gives me speed master vibes( yeah I wish, I know). But maybe one of these days. Have a good day.
 
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I'm new to this so would really appreciate your comments.

Looks nice, congrats. This is a show and tell thread. You’ll want to start a new thread to get feedback on your watch
 
ghce
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Just bought at auction tonight.

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Roamer 44 Stingray Ref MST471-1230.002

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Anthony Lane
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This was either a terrible buy or a good one @ $360 all in. Zenith Surf 02.0690.380 w/the cal. 2572PC. Obviously the crystal is trash, but it has just been "serviced" and has the original bracelet with the signed clasp, signed crown, and most importantly a sharp case. And it should fit my wrist.

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apsm100
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I am not sure why I paid so much for this 1947 2474-2 with a 28SC, but I do like it. 😗
Waiting on a NOS crystal and it'll be ready to wear.
 
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ghce
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Just bought this 9 minutes ago at auction.

Titoni Cosmo King.

Was the only bidder with 32 others watching this auction, paid under US$100.00 for it!

Some sellers don't know what they have got.

This is a relatively big watch at 39 to 40mm diameter and as you can see from the case back the Bezel is solid 14K gold meaning that I paid much less than the scrap value for the Bezel alone.

These watches are often seen on eBay for sale minus the Bezel as they get melted.

I have the matching black dialed Titoni Cosmo Queen which was my main motivation and my wife loves it ( Other than I collect the Very undervalued and unknown in the West Titoni brand).

The strap I hear you ask? I don't know if that's genuine or fake ( I presume fake) as I don't take particular note of Rolex intricacies, if it is genuine I truly scored big time, if not I don't really care as it was the Titoni that had my juices flowing.

In Fact I was somewhat pissed to see this watch with the Rolex strap or clasp ( fake or genuine) as it was screwing with my chances of winning the auction.
If you can tell from the photos those that know all comment appreciated.

Seller pics.

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Dsloan
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Seiko 6119-6050! I've been wanting one of these for a long time. The hands and crystal are in rough shape, but it appears to be all original (minus the bracelet) and the inner bezel still has all its paint.

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ghce ghce
Just bought this 9 minutes ago at auction.

Titoni Cosmo King.

Was the only bidder with 32 others watching this auction, paid under US$100.00 for it!

Some sellers don't know what they have got.

This is a relatively big watch at 39 to 40mm diameter and as you can see from the case back the Bezel is solid 14K gold meaning that I paid much less than the scrap value for the Bezel alone.

These watches are often seen on eBay for sale minus the Bezel as they get melted.

I have the matching black dialed Titoni Cosmo Queen which was my main motivation and my wife loves it ( Other than I collect the Very undervalued and unknown in the West Titoni brand).

The strap I hear you ask? I don't know if that's genuine or fake ( I presume fake) as I don't take particular note of Rolex intricacies, if it is genuine I truly scored big time, if not I don't really care as it was the Titoni that had my juices flowing.

Cool watch! You have to let us know the verdict on the bracelet after it arrives. I know very little of Rolex, but it doesn't look genuine to me.
 
ghce
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Cool watch! You have to let us know the verdict on the bracelet after it arrives. I know very little of Rolex, but it doesn't look genuine to me.

I think this seller has been selling off a Watchmakers estate and has of late been selling off what may have been the watchmakers personal collection/ stash rather than the tatty rubbish which he had been clearing and yes the strap looks a bit less than the current Rolex straps but historically it may be just a very early strap tech but like I said means not a lot to me as the Watch was my only desire but may need to find a genuine Titoni clasp.

Looking at Titoni's current offerings this is a design style they are still producing 60 years later!
 
ghce
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Bought this mystery PW Elgin this afternoon at auction, seller couldn't open the back to photo the movement so I thought I would take a reckless gamble as it was cheapish, paid about US$40 for it.
My reason for even bothering to bid was the dial which you tend to see on mid to higher grades even though it's only single sunk.
The other reason is it's in working order and I don't think I actually have any Elgins!
Will be kicking myself if it's a low grade 7 jewel movement!
Seller pics.

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Tayne
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My Second Hour Memoir turned up today, it’s lovely but it might be a bit small for me (finding out if I can wear a tank is kinda why I bought this).
 
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Pascal S
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This came in the mail yesterday...

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DaveK
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Bought this mystery PW Elgin this afternoon at auction, seller couldn't open the back to photo the movement so I thought I would take a reckless gamble as it was cheapish, paid about US$40 for it.
My reason for even bothering to bid was the dial which you tend to see on mid to higher grades even though it's only single sunk.
The other reason is it's in working order and I don't think I actually have any Elgins!
Will be kicking myself if it's a low grade 7 jewel movement!
Seller pics.

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I like the suspense !!
 
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