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  1. Professor Nov 18, 2020

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    I have a carved Meerschaum cheroot holder that closely resembles Ivory. Meerschaum being a mineral it may not be suited to a watch dial unless the surface was carefully sealed to avoid abrasive dust getting into the works. More likely Ivory or perhaps a very good ceramic or celluloid substitute.
     
  2. JwRosenthal Nov 18, 2020

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    If you like vanilla, no sprinkles or decadent sauces, just plain ‘ole vanilla- have I got a watch for you!

    Very nice Andre Bouchard made by Paul Peugeot (big mass maker the likes of Wakmann or NIvada whereupon other companies can put their names). All stainless with classic shape that is absolutely conventional, lovely dial with applied numerals and just enough sunburst to be interesting but not enough to be exciting, nice lume on the hands and dial that can be seen but not flashy and won’t be noticed by others, A Schild movement which is very good but not exceptional. Size is 33mm which is not big, but not small- truly middle of the road.
    This watch a guaranteed to be non-offensive in any way and incredibly polite....still more fun that both of my silver Seamasters.

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  3. Professor Nov 18, 2020

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    Resembles my rather grody Paul Peugeot. paul peugeot  1.jpg
    Mine has a licensed copy of a Seiko movement.
     
  4. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m Nov 18, 2020

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    One sold.
    One no ship UK.
    C’mon JwR, Fifteen dollar beaucoup money. Ready to spend.
    :)

    Thanks for your contributions here.
     
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  5. JwRosenthal Nov 18, 2020

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    Not sold according to what I see
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  6. Thommas Nov 18, 2020

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  7. JwRosenthal Nov 18, 2020

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    All on the high end of what they should be worth but we never see Everyman watches in this condition- the dial on that first one is awesome!
     
  8. JwRosenthal Nov 18, 2020

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    I almost bought this one, but the scraping around the center post (sloppy watchmaker) is what kept me from pulling the trigger.
    Le Cheminant stainless alarm watch, seller says fully functional. You never see alarm watches this cheap, let alone all stainless. This won’t last long.
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  9. JwRosenthal Nov 18, 2020

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    Stainless Croton Aquamatic with turtle lugs!! Today is the day of the turtle-(all we need is a Certina DS to round out the turtle theme). This is a nice watch at 33mm- sector dial with outer waffle ring- the speckling on this dial is what kept me from jumping on it, but it’s even and had a nice patina for those who like it. Seller says serviced which I find hard to believe for the price- but whatever, if it keeps time it keeps time.
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  10. Redwes25 Nov 18, 2020

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    That one is nice! Don't know if I need another 33mm watch though.... Not sure I can resist it.
     
  11. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Nov 18, 2020

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    I really like the first one a lot! But it looks like it’s got a bit of radium burn around the center of the dial.

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  12. JwRosenthal Nov 18, 2020

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    No doubt- I bet all of them have a touch if you look closely- those hands haven’t moved in 60 years
     
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  13. wagudc Nov 18, 2020

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    I am pretty sure those are shadows. I have a nearly identical watch and it is tritium. I think I even see Ts by the Swiss.

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  14. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Nov 18, 2020

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    Interesting!! I looked through the pics trying to find the T but the crystal looks like it obscured them. Thank you for sharing this with me
     
  15. wagudc Nov 18, 2020

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    Mine has the same original stretch band too, very uncomfortable in my opinion. Especially if you have chimpanzee arms like me (pulls the fur).

    I think you can see the T in the photo (but could be the top of an R) 20201118_195106.jpg
     
  16. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Nov 18, 2020

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    That was the only trace of a letter I could see as well... but now having looked at the listing again, see that I didn’t look close enough the first time. I did just see this.
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  17. 64Wing Nov 18, 2020

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  18. Nepomuceño Nov 19, 2020

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    1952 Bulova in great shape. It's an auction however but this one is special. https://www.ebay.com/itm/254777528161Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  19. Professor Nov 19, 2020

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    Realized my credit card was almost ready to expire so I figured I might as well empty that account. I put in very low ball offers on a few things including this Croton and got a pretty good counter offer so I took it.
    I'd been reading the Nivada Grenchen threads recently and they peaked my interest in this brand.
    Not that I need another small watch but if it is recently serviced and in good working condition that is a step up from most of my collection.
    Actually practically any vintage self winder in good recently serviced condition is worth more than I paid for this old girl.

    Not a great fan of Patina, but this has a very evenly speckled appearance that actually adds to the look of the dial. Gives it character.
    I hope it runs as nicely as some of this brand apparently do.

    PS
    Though the entry says the watch sold for $49 I actually got it for $41, with the 3.99 shipping charge of course plus $4 + sales tax which brought the full all in price up to $49.33.
     
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  20. pnwyankee Nov 19, 2020

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    Case Size: 20mm????