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  1. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 30, 2016

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    I noticed a 300m local to me being offered on eBay a couple of weeks ago.

    The description was vague, only that the original owner had bought it in Vietnam in 1969 when sent there as a National Serviceman, the photos were a 3/10 and the seller had only sold kids clothing etc.

    I called the owner and arranged a viewing with the intention of checking the movement etc so that I could justify AUD$3000 if it stayed under the radar.

    Unfortunately on the day I was to visit him, the watch had a bid on it so I couldn't proceed with my plan as technically/morally, the watch belonged to the bidder.

    I had a few discussions with the owner and established a great rapport (both being ex military Vietnam era). He had some offers to buy but I suggested he let the auction run (probably to me detriment) and see what the final outcome was.

    He said he'd be thrilled if it got to $3,500, but I told him to wait and watch the last 10 seconds of the auction.

    He is now over the moon, the watch realised $7,400, over double what he would have settled for.

    I didn't win it but I'm just as elated as Roscoe is and happy to have helped him to a great conclusion ::psy::

    Here you go

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1968-Ome...aLFd5Q995UQjWPBBRDgNs%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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  2. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Apr 30, 2016

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    Thanks for posting this thread @JimInOz . I also watched the last 10 seconds of this auction and was surprised that it cost me $2,000+ AUD more to buy this piece than I had expected. Now I know that the seller had a learned coach! :)

    I'm pleased the funds as headed toward a deservant Veteran. My wife and I visited Australia and New Zealand recently. It was a wonderful vacation. Of special interest was learning more about the epic military tradition of these fine Allies.

    I'm also pleased to have an OF confirmation that this is truly a one owner watch. I also hope, as the seller stated, that this SM300 looks better in the flesh than it does in it's EBay listing. :)

    Regards to all from New York and looking forward to receiving this Big Triangle No Date!!
     
  3. mac_omega Apr 30, 2016

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    Jim, you are a real gentleman! ::rimshot::
     
  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 30, 2016

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    No worries, it was a story that needed to be told, and it had a happy ending.

    Just sent you a PM.

    Cheers

    Jim
     
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  5. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 30, 2016

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  6. Mr Bing Apr 30, 2016

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    Refreshing. No need to say more than that....kudos to you Sir.
     
  7. Aussie Jim Apr 30, 2016

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    Yep, had my eye on it as well. It looked pretty fine, and I am pleased that he got a good return. I deluded myself that the price would be lower than that. I have a few better photos than he put up on the ebay site. I really dont know why he didnt put these better ones in. 20160421_123729.jpg
     
  8. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! Apr 30, 2016

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    Great find. Congrats!
     
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  9. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia May 9, 2016

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  10. demollo May 10, 2016

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    Jim, really nice of you !
     
  11. Slevin kelevra May 10, 2016

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    Fantastic story. This is why I love the OF!