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  1. RevZMan123 Sep 8, 2022

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    Thanks to @dsio for the hunt as usual. I tipped by subbing to the forums for a year. Seemed appropriate and relatively cheap based on what I've learned here in a short period of time.

    This lovely little number just got here today. A box, in a box, in a box, so to speak. I really did these old boxes and though I have another DeVille, the crazy scientific-esque second track really threw me to the wolves. And with intact lume plots -- I had to have it. I bid to max of $1,069 (nice) glad it was only $693 after shipping and tax, but I'd be happy either way.

    Box, watch holder, instruction pamphlet, and what I assume is a cleaning cloth.

    Reference: you tell me
    Movement: unknown, front loader

    Quick set works great and date flips at midnight.

    Thanks again!

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  2. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 8, 2022

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    14K GF case would indicate US production with reference KM 6292/LL 6287, these often had dual references, caliber 563. Going form memory on this, which hasn't always been the best as of late. :rolleyes:

    Always cool to see these with all their "stuff" still with them.
     
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  3. RevZMan123 Sep 8, 2022

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    I like stuff!

    Yes I saw this could be a 565 as well?
     
  4. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Sep 8, 2022

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    565 would not be found in an American cased watch.
     
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  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 8, 2022

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    Looks quite sharp, these dials are among my favourites with the sub second markings. The brown lizard looks ok on it but something else might kick it up a notch, maybe a blue strap or something with a bit more colour
     
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  6. RevZMan123 Sep 8, 2022

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    I have a 10k GF mesh but I was going to put that on another de ville. Have to see what other 18mm I have, that was the limiting factor. Thanks for the idea though!
     
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  7. pldlnr Sep 8, 2022

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    Beautiful watch. I love to see one with crisp straight lugs!
     
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  8. krogerfoot Sep 9, 2022

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    Spiffy. I’m one of (I think the minority of) collectors/enthusiasts who like personalized engravings on the caseback. The added context makes the watch special. Not all value makes a monetary difference.
     
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  9. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 9, 2022

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    Mate I really don’t mind engravings if they’re done well with quality engraving. I have skipped watches that have had the telltale signs of a deep polish to remove engraving before though and skipped a couple that look like the owners DIYed the engraving with a Dremel or something such that the writing resembled a prison tattoo.
     
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  10. southtexas Sep 9, 2022

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    Very cool. I once bought a slightly similar one on a raggedy leather bracelet from a local pawn shop for $60. When I asked to see it, she told me it wasn’t running and needed a battery change. I got it for $50.

    I walked outside, wound it up, then checked for the 14k marking hidden on the lug behind the bracelet…it was there.
     
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  11. krogerfoot Sep 9, 2022

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    It’s kind of a long story, but if I’m ever confronted by a man with his name shakily tattooed on his neck in Japanese katakana, I will be able to drop the name of the particular Alabama state correctional facility where he had it done, which I imagine will either make us fast friends or get me murdered. It’s not a great plan, but it is a plan.
     
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  12. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 9, 2022

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    Ah! You know Terrence San too?
     
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  13. krogerfoot Sep 9, 2022

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    That’s certainly the “get murdered” option.
     
  14. RevZMan123 Sep 9, 2022

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    I have yet to come across the thrift store owner who doesn't know a dead automatic from a dead battery but I'm hopeful! I already found a great Poljot in a $7 bag of watches recently. So that's like half way there. lol

    Great find and I'm glad I know the things to look for now thanks to this crew.
     
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  15. RevZMan123 Sep 9, 2022

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    StrapsCo cart has a trio of croc pattern leather straps in green, blue, and grey ready to roll so we can see some pop! Thanks for the ideas.
     
  16. southtexas Sep 9, 2022

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    Especially when it says “automatic” on the dial!
     
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  17. RevZMan123 Sep 9, 2022

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    Da komrad!
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  18. RevZMan123 Sep 15, 2022

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    Here you go, first on a green suede band I got with a 2169 I bought from seekingseaquest.
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    And then the first of 3 color popping straps.
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  19. tjdwhite Sep 15, 2022

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    The suede does it for me. I’m close to getting a strap in this green lizard …
     
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  20. RevZMan123 Sep 24, 2022

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    Finally swapped to the blue strap.
     
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