The seller just offered me half off on this Benrus. Please someone save me from myself. It's quartz (I think) and a little worn, but it looks fun and is a comfy 38mm case size.

 

I like this thread because it gives me something to do with eBay listings which tempt me but which I manage to resist buying.

Here's a Rado Diastar with a crazy faceted sapphire crystal, a hardened steel case, and a fully serviced ETA movement for $200: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-19...ETA-2782-SERVICED-Tungsten-Steel/254644385741Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

That’s one hell of a deal considering its serviced too! This would be equally stunning on a woman at 35mm, who’s got a birthday or anniversary coming?!

And I love this thread for the same reasons, I can’t buy everything that’s cool so try to share it with my friends.

 

Got it and for £50 bucks cheaper

 

Lol! My first inclination was “dammit, how did I miss that!”, then I remembered that I threw it out there... thank you for sparing me from having to buy it.

 

Lovely black dialed Lord Elgin in GF case. Looks pretty damn original to me and those deco numerals are awesome! Another one for those with small wrists who can pull this size off.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114294071365Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Same seller as above:


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I don’t speak French but the letters NOS translate...as does the word Groovy!


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I'm not really a Benrus guy myself. I try to focus my collection on Hamiltons, but I would say that Benrus is largely under appreciated in the world of vintage American watches. They were right up there with companies like Waltham, Elgin, Illinois, Bulova and probably a step below Hamilton or Gruen during the 1930s-1950s.

 

They actually came into there stride I think in the 60’s (that military contract money helped I’m sure) with some really great designing, and ETA movements. I’ve had/have several from that era that are impressive watches and stand up against anything from the period.

 

How about this for an interesting single-pusher enamel dialled 1920s/30s (?!) chronograph ? Ends in 4hrs.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1920-30s-GENTS-ENAMEL-DIAL-ONE-BUTTON-CHRONOGRAPH-NEAR-MINT-ORIGINAL-CONDITION/133460046771?hash=item1f12d6b3b3:g:d8IAAOSwUy9fBbng&LH_ItemCondition=3000Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Lovely spirally tachymeter and Breguet numerals. At 41mm, this must have been enormous in it's day. I can't believe 1920s.
Any thoughts on this one?

 

Probably a pocket watch originally?

 

I wondered that... with the lugs welded on? That's a big job isn't it?

 

You can find lots of them, search for marriage watch.
Not an uncommon thing to do since pocketwatches are very cheap compared to wristwatches from this time!

 

Yes, some of those later 39 jewel automatics are quite interesting. A recent Benrus model that intrigued me is a watch called the "Jungle Master" from the 60s. Plus, Benrus made many mil-spec, field watches for Vietnam that have become very collectable in recent years.

 

Ok, this is not our traditional eBay value listing- but this thing is breathtaking! Please, someone buy this and keep it from the smelt. Get it serviced and wear it with a long gold chain (for our female members), buy it as a gift for a lady in your life, or just keep it in a glass watch display stand and just look at it-somebody buy this!!


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Great looking Eterna

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224086661903Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Great Seiko although getting quite spendy

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Some real Longines Vibes going on here

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Beautiful watch. If I bought it for my gf she would think I was buying it for myself!
I assume add 20% VAT to the price as it's in the US?

 

If not clear I mean The antique Emile Jacot!