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  1. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Nov 22, 2017

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    we are spending hard earned money on obsolete technology, but this one is silly?:confused:
     
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  2. jhross98 Nov 22, 2017

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    True. Like a world time bezel on a dive watch. The silly is what makes it spectacular
     
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  3. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 22, 2017

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    Yea what was I thunking ????????

    I’ll have another Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon and pull the trigger!
     
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  4. Overgrower Nov 23, 2017

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    Pricey but it’s an amazing example of this rare watch,
     
  5. Mlafra Nov 23, 2017

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    very very rare and yes it is the same one from the Phillips auction.
    If I was willing to put so much cash in a single watch and didn't have a very long list of watches I rather add to the collection first I would seriously think about it hihih ;)
     
  6. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Nov 23, 2017

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    I remember not hitting the BIN button on one of these five years ago because $3500 seemed silly::facepalm1::
     
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  7. Dre Nov 23, 2017

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    We are missing that guy who owns the watch now! Calling @woodwkr2 !!
     
  8. Diabolik Nov 24, 2017

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    I had the opportunity to buy a mint one in Italy at 5K (Euro). I attempted to haggle and deal fell through.

    What was I thinking ::facepalm2:: !!
     
  9. Dre Nov 24, 2017

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    Daymn what a shame! I only have 5 watches documented in my Film-Compax folder, not one them is what I would call mint. Any chance you can share some photos of this watch from Italy D for documentation purpose?
     
  10. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Nov 24, 2017

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    I recall we debated it at the time and both shrugged
     
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  11. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 24, 2017

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    Gotta be honest though .. I know these can be like Pokémon but 80 grand for a pretty ordinary old tool watch is...... arghhhhhh ...Just thought of that nasty old Tudor Sub ..... oh well someone with deep pockets is going to grab this. Guess it’s a badge of honor that UG has achieved this level!
     
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  12. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 29, 2018

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    Another one surfaces: https://www.ebay.com/itm/132642111093?rmvSB=truePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
    S/N:1174693
    Someone has managed to scrub the red printing off, but the case looks great
    s-l1600 (3).jpg s-l1600.jpg
     
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  13. Waynepjr May 29, 2018

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    Not the best dial by any standard but seeing these rarely surface ever, it should get a lot of attention.

    Wayne
     
  14. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! May 29, 2018

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    yep...thanks for sharing.
     
  15. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! May 29, 2018

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    well that didnt last long...just ended the auction and cancelled bids
    seller said its sold. Anyone here?
     
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  16. bgrisso May 29, 2018

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    its really a shame about the red scale tho, that's such an important part IMO !
     
  17. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! May 29, 2018

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    especially if you want to actually use it.
     
  18. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 29, 2018

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    Maybe the buyer has a can of red paint and a steady hand.
     
  19. Dre May 29, 2018

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  20. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 29, 2018

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    I don’t think you missed much @Dre . This one is really only for completists and brand historians, unless you have a line on a spare dial. Without the red, it’s difficult to appreciate the point of it (in fact, looks a bit like an awkward redial to my eye). I happen to have the Gallet version of the Film Compax with a compromised dial, and i don’t find that I enjoy it.
     
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