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SOLD Omega Signal Corps Trench Watch with "Coming Home" Box (Soldier History, Medals, Etc.)

  1. toddle321 Jan 31, 2019

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    For sale is an antique/vintage original Omega Signal Corps trench watch I originally bought out of an estate, it comes with the soldier's coming home box and a card with his story.

    Dial and hands - Original dial with some radium? lume missing. I louped it and didn't see any cracks. It drives my geiger counter crazy.

    Case - The case on this watch basically won WW1 on its own and has the scars to prove it. The lugs could use straightening, but it wears just fine on a the included leather bund strap.

    Movement - The movement runs and keeps reasonable time over the couple hour period i tested it, but I have no idea what the service history is and recommend a service

    Sold on the pictured strap, with the going home box and its contents

    $875 USD shipped worldwide via USPS priority mail, or via FedEx 2-day in the US, I am located in the USA (Chicago). Payment via bankwire or quickpay/zelle preferred, paypal can be discussed

    References are available in the seller feedback section.

    Thanks OF!
     
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  2. airansun In the shuffling madness Jan 31, 2019

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    If this doesn’t go fast, I’ll eat my hat.

    ::popcorn::
     
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  3. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 31, 2019

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    Thats damn cool!! GLWS
     
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  4. Hnansen Jan 31, 2019

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    This is one of the most interesting sales post that I have seen here on OF!
    GLWS!
     
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  5. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jan 31, 2019

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    The welcome home kit is once-in-a-lifetime!
    Great provenance and a crack-free dial.
    If you are near KC, Missouri, I'd offer this to the WWI museum so that all can appreciate!
     
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  6. toddle321 Jan 31, 2019

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    And Sold! Thanks buyer and OF!
     
  7. Lonestar insert Schwartz joke HERE Feb 1, 2019

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    That was pretty friggin' awesome :thumbsup:
     
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  8. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Feb 1, 2019

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    The "Gott MIT UNS" medallion is most likely from the Prussian Army and a wonderful artifact!
    Only a collector like @toddle321 has museum quality pieces like this.

    A serious point for myself and other entry level collectors, it is a wonderful opportunity here at OF to build a fantastic collection acquiring pieces that the world class collectors like Todd are de-emphasizing or upgrading.

    I hope all the nitwits stick with ebay!
     
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  9. shishy www.hpmor.com Feb 1, 2019

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    how the hell did i miss this :thumbsdown:
     
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