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  1. eskimoquinn Jun 13, 2022

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    I am trying to learn to fish. I saw this watch on eBay and it looks right to me...original dial, correct movement, case doesn't look over polished, average price 700usd. Am I correct here, have I overlooked or misjudged?
     
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  2. Davidt Jun 13, 2022

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    The crown is incorrect but that aside it looks like a good example and a fair price.
     
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  3. eskimoquinn Jun 13, 2022

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    Thank you so much Davidt, I did not notice the Crown. So much to learn.
     
  4. eskimoquinn Jun 13, 2022

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    Better pic of the crown.
     
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  5. SkunkPrince Jun 13, 2022

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    The original crown is discontinued, so that is the current replacement. I wouldn't reject a watch because of it if you otherwise like it.
     
  6. Dan S Jun 13, 2022

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    With the bracelet, $700 seems like a good price (not sure what you mean by "average price"); I like the cross-hair dial.

    You will want to check that the vertical brushing on the case sides is intact and that the case-back isn't badly over polished. This is a pretty common reference (in Japan), so you can be patient for a good one. As you may know, there is also a chronometer version and some other similar references (168.024, 166.009, etc.).

    Lower-left: 166.009
    Upper-right: 166.010 (chronometer)

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  7. eskimoquinn Jun 13, 2022

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    Thank you!

    What I meant was that the price seemed reasonable for what was being offered based on previous ebay sales.
     
  8. SkunkPrince Jun 13, 2022

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    Additionally, be aware that there are two types of case. One has a strictly flat side where the graining is, and the other is curved, which is what I have. I point this out not that one is any better than the other, but in case you compare two and notice they're different.
     
  9. tamura Jun 13, 2022

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    Good price, but I am still more a Fan of the no date version - 165010
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  10. eskimoquinn Jul 7, 2022

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    I ended up going with the no date version.
     
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  11. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Jul 7, 2022

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    Photos?
     
  12. eskimoquinn Jul 8, 2022

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    Will post when I get it for sure.
     
  13. eskimoquinn Jul 13, 2022

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    Here ya go...
     
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  14. eskimoquinn Jul 13, 2022

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    Now to find a BoR bracelet...
     
  15. Dan S Jul 13, 2022

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    That is nothing like the no-date version of the 166.010 IMO. TOTALLY different style. See @tamura's post.
     
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  16. eskimoquinn Jul 13, 2022

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    Fair...I was not being precise. I found a reference I liked and it also has no date.
     
  17. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Jul 13, 2022

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    I’m sure you’ll enjoy wearing it but it’s not what I thought you were getting ……… :)
     
  18. eskimoquinn Jul 13, 2022

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    Yeah I think that crosshair was what got me. It's a 165.002 btw since I didn't say before.
     
  19. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Jul 13, 2022

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    It certainly looks like a 165.002. Enjoy
     
  20. SkunkPrince Jul 13, 2022

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    Huh no bracelet listed for that reference, officially. Might have to see what fits.