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·Listing up for sale this beautiful Ed White that I picked up from @Spacefruit last year. I am sure I will regret this but I am chasing down a grail.
Included in the sale:
Watch and strap that I received it on.
A period correct 7912 bracelet dated 3/62 with generic no.6 end links
Extract of the archives
Price:
$18,000.00 shipped OBRO
Or
$16,000.00 shipped for head and extract only
Payment:
Wire transfer, Paypal (buyer pays fees) or friends and family. Local F2F deal in Baltimore/Washington area always welcome.
Pictures and info from @Spacefruit below with his permission.
Provenance and History
Bought by me in 2012 from Wannabuyawatch in Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. Sold at the time as serviced in their workshops.
Worn sporadically by me.
I recently obtained an extract from Omega stating that it was delivered to Mexico 8 October 1965.
This extract is included in the sale.
It is the rare, -64 variant.
this next photo in indirect sunlight:
The dial is beautiful, and the hands correct. Note the missing paint on the minute hand. I have not attempted to restore this, or the watch in any way. I am selling it as it came to me.
The crystal shows some marks so I de-cased the movement to show a clear shot of this fabulous dial - which does have one small blemish at the 34 minute mark by the track.
Here is a close up of the 34 minute mark:
Sides have been re-brushed.
The case back is good without damage and is not polished.
Pushers and crown are probably original. (I have not changed them and they match original specs, not service).
Inside there is the correct period dustcover (note no finger prints - I NEVER touch them, only with tweezers!)
The movement is excellent and although not serviced is running in tolerance and jewels appear oiled. It might need a service in next few years.
This watch could easily be "restored" - and in a good way. The case could be refinished, and the hands repainted, but for me I prefer it as it is now. The next owner will have the choice - and I am happy to help if that is the decision.
What is wrong with this watch?
The case sides have been brushed by hand. it is a small thing and easily corrected but I left it as part of the watch history.
The minute hand has a paint loss 3/4 of the way to the tip.
The dial has a mark at 34 min.
What is good about this watch?
First and foremost, it is attractive, the overall look is very good. Mrs Fruit said, "Why are you selling that one?" (the Aga darling the Aga).
The parts appear to me to be original, and are all correct for the year. This is especially unusual in that the crown and pushers are original as well as the rest.
The Extract - this is a really important thing for a watch of this price, and this watch has it.
Included in the sale:
Watch and strap that I received it on.
A period correct 7912 bracelet dated 3/62 with generic no.6 end links
Extract of the archives
Price:
$18,000.00 shipped OBRO
Or
$16,000.00 shipped for head and extract only
Payment:
Wire transfer, Paypal (buyer pays fees) or friends and family. Local F2F deal in Baltimore/Washington area always welcome.
Pictures and info from @Spacefruit below with his permission.
Provenance and History
Bought by me in 2012 from Wannabuyawatch in Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. Sold at the time as serviced in their workshops.
Worn sporadically by me.
I recently obtained an extract from Omega stating that it was delivered to Mexico 8 October 1965.
This extract is included in the sale.
It is the rare, -64 variant.
this next photo in indirect sunlight:
The dial is beautiful, and the hands correct. Note the missing paint on the minute hand. I have not attempted to restore this, or the watch in any way. I am selling it as it came to me.
The crystal shows some marks so I de-cased the movement to show a clear shot of this fabulous dial - which does have one small blemish at the 34 minute mark by the track.
Here is a close up of the 34 minute mark:
Sides have been re-brushed.
The case back is good without damage and is not polished.
Pushers and crown are probably original. (I have not changed them and they match original specs, not service).
Inside there is the correct period dustcover (note no finger prints - I NEVER touch them, only with tweezers!)
The movement is excellent and although not serviced is running in tolerance and jewels appear oiled. It might need a service in next few years.
This watch could easily be "restored" - and in a good way. The case could be refinished, and the hands repainted, but for me I prefer it as it is now. The next owner will have the choice - and I am happy to help if that is the decision.
What is wrong with this watch?
The case sides have been brushed by hand. it is a small thing and easily corrected but I left it as part of the watch history.
The minute hand has a paint loss 3/4 of the way to the tip.
The dial has a mark at 34 min.
What is good about this watch?
First and foremost, it is attractive, the overall look is very good. Mrs Fruit said, "Why are you selling that one?" (the Aga darling the Aga).
The parts appear to me to be original, and are all correct for the year. This is especially unusual in that the crown and pushers are original as well as the rest.
The Extract - this is a really important thing for a watch of this price, and this watch has it.
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