Arrivals, What Did You Buy Recently?(Watches)

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New incoming, this beautiful Eterna-Matic 3000 ChronometeršŸ˜Ž

Love the medallion on the back toošŸ‘

That is a bit special, is the case a gold cap?
 
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That is a bit special, is the case a gold cap?
It is indeed, 14k gold bezel and gold capped lugs over stainless steel casešŸ˜‰
 
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I bought a moonswatch today.

Least thatā€™s what Iā€™m gonna tell my wife it isā€¦
That's awesome. Someone did a short video about this one titled "It's not a f****n moonswatch". LOL
 
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That's awesome. Someone did a short video about this one titled "It's not a f****n moonswatch". LOL
Hah, I figure if anyone wants to compliment me on my moonswatch I'll just smile and nod. Dunno if I'd still wear it out touristing around some of the pickpocket hotspots out there but it's going to make a fine travel watch!
 
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Hah, I figure if anyone wants to compliment me on my moonswatch I'll just smile and nod. Dunno if I'd still wear it out touristing around some of the pickpocket hotspots out there but it's going to make a fine travel watch!
 
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Old school.
No movement pic, I could see it didn't work, but the price was right for a gamble.


 
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Just bought tonight at auction.

Both in running order from a trusted ( by me) seller.

Price? way too cheap, I was the only bidder on the Sterling silver cased chronograph and the Enicar attracted no bids but was offered post auction 20% cheaper so how could I refuse especially when the original asking price was only about US$40.00.

Seller pics

 
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This mornings haul of new to me watches.
All in perfect working order. The Enicar particularly impressed me as it's the closest thing to NOS though it appears to have been worn at some stage in the last 50 years, absolutely perfect.
As for the GMT I have been on the look out for a nice mechanical and this fitted the bill.


 
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I wasn't expecting this one to arrive so soon. I recently visited the Rolex Boutique to express my interest and 15 days later I received the call for my first Rolex.
 
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Walked into an antique store in the desert and saw this olā€™ Nivada Grenchen Antarctic. Decided to take a chance on it because it looked pretty original, the price was a bargain, and the condition looked pretty good for its age. Needs a new crystal and obviously the bracelet is not original, but it appears to have a prettyā€™s sharp case and decent dial. I donā€™t know much about these so Iā€™ll ask those more familiar, how does it look to you?
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I said to myself I wouldnā€™t buy any more watches after my recent purchases but I was able to find this brand new at a good price in Japanā€¦
My mate lent me his Phenome strap until I can source a 21mm one.
 
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Walked into an antique store in the desert and saw this olā€™ Nivada Grenchen Antarctic. Decided to take a chance on it because it looked pretty original, the price was a bargain, and the condition looked pretty good for its age. Needs a new crystal and obviously the bracelet is not original, but it appears to have a prettyā€™s sharp case and decent dial. I donā€™t know much about these so Iā€™ll ask those more familiar, how does it look to you?
I look forward to seeing it once itā€™s been cleaned up. Is it 35 diameter, like the new reissues?
 
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I look forward to seeing it once itā€™s been cleaned up. Is it 35 diameter, like the new reissues?
Iā€™m looking forward to it being cleaned up as well. Already dropped it off at the watchmaker to get a new crystal. Once itā€™s back Iā€™ll measure the case for the diameter, but yes it looked to be 35mm or just a hair under. I believe the reissue was intended to be a carbon copy of the vintage ones.
 
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Walked into an antique store in the desert and saw this olā€™ Nivada Grenchen Antarctic. Decided to take a chance on it because it looked pretty original, the price was a bargain, and the condition looked pretty good for its age. Needs a new crystal and obviously the bracelet is not original, but it appears to have a prettyā€™s sharp case and decent dial. I donā€™t know much about these so Iā€™ll ask those more familiar, how does it look to you?
Seems strange to reply to my own post but figured Iā€™d share how the watch looks now that Iā€™ve got a new crystal on it.
 
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Seems strange to reply to my own post but figured Iā€™d share how the watch looks now that Iā€™ve got a new crystal on it.

Now that is a great result, love the furniture on that dial!