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How about a Lemania based chronograph with a DON bezel for under 500$ ?

  1. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Oct 30, 2015

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    Ok, not a perfect specimen, but pretty nice IMO.

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  2. watchlovr Oct 30, 2015

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    I wonder if the bezels are the same size?!
     
  3. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Oct 30, 2015

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    They are not as far as I can tell.

     
  4. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Oct 30, 2015

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    Probably the smaller 35mm diameter size, similar t:eek: the Heures which also have DoN bezels... guessing though.
     
  5. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Oct 30, 2015

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    The bezel on the Tissot has an internal diameter of 28.5mm and external diameter of 34.5mm.


     
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  6. Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Oct 31, 2015

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    Not typically a fan, but I love that one (and I'll tell you why).
    Back in the late 80's, an auction house in Oakland (Harvey Clar's for any Oakland, California locals) used to auction estate jewelry (among other stuff like furniture and art). I used to buy bags of watches for $20-$30 USD. The bags typically contained 3 to 5 examples, usually the same make, and usually running. Brands I remember include Zodiac, Wittnauer, Elgin, the cheap stuff. One bag contained this Tissot model.
    I always wanted it repaired and running, but the movement was genuinely FUBAR, missing parts, etc. Now that I have the money, I've lost interest in that dream. As you can imagine, the value of the watch has increased substantially in the last 25+ years, and finding a cheap donor is a challenge I don't want to entertain now.
    Sorry to ramble, but I really like that watch! Congrats.
    I'll have to see what remains of mine. I know it's in pieces, and I think I know where it's at, but at this hour I should be asleep like the rest of the household...
    (P.S. Hope all is well with "Ed"!)
     
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  7. Joe K. Curious about this text thingy below his avatar Oct 31, 2015

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    Cool story!
    I bought the watch b/c the dial looked interesting and the movement. TBH I was concerned about the fact that it might need additional investment, but so far seems to be doing ok.

    Ed sends his regards. He is doing fine but wishes he got out more ;-)


     
  8. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Oct 31, 2015

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    Joe, that's a nice piece! :)