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Flea market moon watch find

janice&fred
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It’s a 1039
I would need 6+ links to fit my fat wrist
I think I will sell and buy a period 1171
And source the correct dial

by all means cash in on the small bracelet but if it was me I would leave the rest of the watch alone. This way I can look at it and smile since it's exactly as-found. The dial and hands are not ugly by any means.
 
MikiJ
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Other than the above bracelet change I'd definitely add a service then wear the heck out of it 😀
 
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Other than the above bracelet change I'd definitely add a service then wear the heck out of it 😀

Exactly. I would bore the hell out of everyone with it for years to come: "see the markII on the dial? let me tell you the story of THIS watch. One day I was strolling thru the flea market when all of a sudden I spotted..." 😁
 
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Exactly. I would bore the hell out of everyone with it for years to come: "see the markII on the dial? let me tell you the story of THIS watch. One day I was strolling thru the flea market when all of a sudden I spotted..." 😁

Exactly what I would do too.
 
rob#1
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😲 Very nice, congratulations 👍

Got to get me to some flea markets, methinks
 
Dedalus05
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Can anyone remember a better deal or barn find here at OF? Tales like this warm my greedy heart.
 
nzshadow
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I would not change a thing. (Except the bracelet - I'm a member of the Big Dumb Wrist Club too).

I would wear that little guy every livelong day.

I'm a fellow Flea Market Trawler & your come-up ( to use record nerd parlance) has made my day.

BRAVO!
 
Bill Sohne
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Hi

That is a great find !!! Enjoy the watch anyway you want to wear it or sell it or whatever !

Good Hunting

Bill
 
Lonestar
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man oh man 20 quids!!! I bow to your opportunistic purchasing skills!!! Congrats!
 
DaveK
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Can anyone remember a better deal or barn find here at OF? Tales like this warm my greedy heart.

Last year someone pulled a sweet Seiko out of a shop for a buck or two, and I am still envious of that. This might be the best deal though
 
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This might be the best deal though

Yep gonna be hard to match this one re-price to value ratio 😁
 
ConElPueblo
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Last year someone pulled a sweet Seiko out of a shop for a buck or two, and I am still envious of that. This might be the best deal though

😗

Relative to value percentage-wise, my $3 Seiko was one of the better, but in terms of sheer bargainhunt extravaganza this is a clear winner.

Let's not talk about members finding LeCoultres though...
 
Davidt
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I’ve got to say, I’d be tempted to service it and leave the hands and dial as is. It’s not going to be a show stopper but is a great daily wearer with an unusual look. I’d embrace that and stick with what is now authentic to that watch and it’s history.
 
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😗

Relative to value percentage-wise, my $3 Seiko was one of the better, but in terms of sheer bargainhunt extravaganza this is a clear winner.

Let's not talk about members finding LeCoultres though...
That’s right, all the cost was in polywatch for that one, if I recall correctly
 
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Thanks all
Happy to wear as it is but will try and find the right dial & hands
There’s no hurry
But the bands going on eBay
I’ll wear it on a nato strap until I get a 1171
 
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Mark020
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What a score!!
 
harrymai86
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Amazing find damn hope it will happen to everyone here at least once or twice. Happened to me once still couldnt forget the feeling 😜
 
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