Plus, eBay pics were awful. Leap of faith was required.

 

Maybe fortune truly does favour the brave after all. That watch is beautiful - well done!

 

Thanks so much. Either the brave, or the foolhardy...thankfully this one paid off nicely. But it’s always nerve wracking...!

 

So hard to be on hiatus seeing these lovely acquisitions. Still celebrating what I have in the safe!

 

I’ll be away next week, giving you a chance to make hay. Ready, set....

 

...of course they do have internet access in some pretty remote places these days...hmm.

 

Nah ... I was where you are last three years. I’ve accumulated and now am holding.

 

I think I’m done for a while as well. (Said every addict, ever...).

 

1930s waterproof

 

some pieces of my humble collection

 

Just got this small 32.5mm Mil-style watch. @Dre's chart was super helpful in dating this one to ~1944 and confirming the 267 movement is correct for the reference. Love the warm lume, blued hands, and red second hand...

 

Nice patina

 

These cousins are kinda cool . The Nina belongs to a buddy here on the forum and the 03 has since moved on to greener pastures.

 

Here’s my girl:

 

Another Polerouter. Shame about the non original crown though I can't really justify the asking prices for a proper one.

 

Very happy to share with you guys my other UG's gem:
a very rare Stainless Steel 37mm Dato-Compax in, I would say, wonderful conditions.
(hands to be relumed, yes).

 

Con

Congrats!
DIBS!
What a lovely condition your watches have, at least this one and your Aero-compax.
Both 37mm I presume.

 

Stunning piece! Congrats

 

amazing !! get the hands properly relumed to match the dial !!