Opinions on Bulova Marine Star, valjoux 7731

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Hijak

·Jul 14, 2015

Northernman

Since I bought it, I will note that down. 😎

Thank you Northernman!👍

 

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M.D.

·Jul 14, 2015

It is a great looking watch. Glad to hear it's getting some proper wrist time!

 

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Darlinboy

·Jul 14, 2015·Pratts! Will I B******S!!!

This reference wasn't even on my radar when this thread started. Now...
On my wrist.😉

 

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LouS

·Jul 14, 2015·Mrs Nataf's Other Son

You will shortly feel a need to score ExParks now. That's how the disease goes. no point in fighting it.

The Cairelli Trifecta

 

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Darlinboy

·Jul 14, 2015·Pratts! Will I B******S!!!

LouS

You will shortly feel a need to score ExParks now. That's how the disease goes. no point in fighting it.

The Cairelli Trifecta

You are correct sir, and full the trifecta beckons from there.
I have found a nice EP, but it is the white dial version, which is giving me pause. 😕

 

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LouS

·Jul 14, 2015·Mrs Nataf's Other Son

Darlinboy

You are correct sir, and full the trifecta beckons from there.
I have found a nice EP, but it is the white dial version, which is giving me pause. 😕

Oooh, no! Don't pause! That adds to the variety. Highly desirable.

 

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Darlinboy

·Jul 14, 2015·Pratts! Will I B******S!!!

LouS

Oooh, no! Don't pause! That adds to the variety. Highly desirable.

 

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ping pong patina

·Jul 15, 2015

Darlinboy

The

Darlinboy

The triangle marker on the bezel sometimes it's red sometimes it's yellow... Is there a reason for the difference in color?

Tx

 

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Adri

·Jul 15, 2015

I love this thread🥰

I feel the need to have a Bulova every day and from day to day the need grows stronger😬😬

I have to complete the mission😁

 

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LouS

·Jul 15, 2015·Mrs Nataf's Other Son

Darlinboy

You're welcome!

 

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ping pong patina

·Jul 22, 2015

Is this Bulova legit?

Never seen a white one b4.... listed on ebay right now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bul...vers-Chronograph-w-Valjoux-7740-/331588444628

 

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Northernman

·Jul 22, 2015·Lemaniac

ping pong patina

Is this Bulova legit?

Never seen a white one b4.... listed on ebay right now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bul...vers-Chronograph-w-Valjoux-7740-/331588444628

Interesting variant. Never seen one just like it before, but I also do not see anyone in their right mind create one like that later on.
I would assume it is legit!
The v7740 is a cool movement also.
👍

 

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ping pong patina

·Jul 22, 2015

Thanks for the prompt reply.... where does Bulova Marine star stands now in terms of pricing these days seems expensive for a bulova...

 

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ping pong patina

·Jul 22, 2015

think excelsior park and bulova was trading at sub USD 2000 not long ago??

 

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Northernman

·Jul 22, 2015·Lemaniac

Btw: You can see the name of the original intended company have been removed on the movement bridge.
The same may be found on some Excelsior Park Monte Carlo versions. Apart from the case back and dial it spears identical to the EP.
Other EP Monte Carlos have Breitling still signed on there. The reason is said to be that these watches was made partly using leftovers from the Breitling bankruptcy in the late 70s. Valjoux is said to have been stuck with batches of Breitling badged movements which they subsequently sold to others after big B stopped paying.

 

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wsfarrell

·Jul 22, 2015

Northernman

Btw: You can see the name of the original intended company have been removed on the movement bridge.
The same may be found on some Excelsior Park Monte Carlo versions. Apart from the case back and dial it spears identical to the EP.
Other EP Monte Carlos have Breitling still signed on there. The reason is said to be that these watches was made partly using leftovers from the Breitling bankruptcy in the late 70s. Valjoux is said to have been stuck with batches of Breitling badged movements which they subsequently sold to others after big B stopped paying.

That looks creepy, like someone filing the serial numbers off a gun.

 

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Northernman

·Jul 22, 2015·Lemaniac

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think excelsior park and bulova was trading at sub USD 2000 not long ago??

The market is hard to understand, especially on low volume models like these.
If I find a EP Monte Carlo In good nick I personally would spend more than 2K any day.
My 7730 Bulova Marine Star came in some time ago at about usd2000.

 

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·Jul 22, 2015

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bul...00de561&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=331588444628


this one doest have the removal on the movement bridge

 

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Northernman

·Jul 22, 2015·Lemaniac

wsfarrell

That looks creepy, like someone filing the serial numbers off a gun.

Valjoux had already marked the movements for Breitling. However they no longer existed. Practical solution? Grind the no longer valid marks of, and get some money for the movements while you can.
Remember those days were not the brightest for the Swiss watchmaking industry!

 

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ping pong patina

·Jul 22, 2015

i wish stock market could double like this wow