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Case Size: 20mm????
Yikes. I'm gonna say that's a mistake. I'm guessing more like 33mm. And more like 18mm lugs.
 
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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.

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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.
Yay!! You have always been a great cheerleader on this thread- so glad you found one that spoke to you. Those lugs are fabulous and I agree- the speckles do add to the look. Put a fun strap on it, nothing too serious, and I’m sure you’ll love it!
 
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Nepomuceño Nepomuceño
Nice Bulova with what seems to be the original bracelet. https://www.ebay.com/itm/264936063470
Arrived today - not too shabby at all. Original reverse coffin bracelet fits well - clean cross hair dial with creamy lume and running accurately in the 3 hours since possession taken. What more could you ask for for $75! Super thing. Original brushing on case. Now I need to find a box for it! Thanks again you guys....I do think these Seaking Whales are a good thing and very under-rated.
 
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Yikes. I'm gonna say that's a mistake. I'm guessing more like 33mm. And more like 18mm lugs.

I'm in the hunt , hopefully I will be able to confirm case sign in person
 
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Saw that one- lovely but 31mm
31mm-33mm wearable for a man in my opinion. Although I do prefer 31.5mm and above.
 
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31mm-33mm wearable for a man in my opinion. Although I do prefer 31.5mm and above.
Normally I would agree with you, but the C-cases, like cushion cases, tend to wear a bit smaller than they are- the C-cased Connie’s at 35mm are about perfect for that form factor I think.
 
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Normally I would agree with you, but the C-cases, like cushion cases, tend to wear a bit smaller than they are- the C-cased Connie’s at 35mm are about perfect for that form factor I think.
Interesting. I think the smallest C Case I own is 34mm so you may be on to something.
 
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Interesting. I think the smallest C Case I own is 34mm so you may be on to something.
My earlier post about size needs to be taken with some caveats- form factor plays much into it- shape of case, bezel to dial ratio- it usually always come down to the size of the dial.
 
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Offer accepted. Thanks for pointing it out! Really a lovely example.

Congrats! It is a very nice one.
 
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