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Well, no prize comes without its cost- canon wheel is loose on the Ruby wonder. It kept time at first, then the hands stopped moving (second hand keeps going). I figured something wasn’t right as it set with way too much hand movement (like no resistance). It was probably barely holding and now isn’t. I’ve had this happen before- it’s usually a fairly easy fix- but curtails the joy until it can get in cue with the massive pile I delivered to my guy.
It’s never as easy as just unpack, polish and wear- is it? 😬
I am sure she will be up and running in no time. It really is a cool variation of that watch. I have seen others and I think the ruby and the style of those hands are really cool. Also, the root beer colored bezel is a nice touch.
 
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I am sure she will be up and running in no time. It really is a cool variation of that watch. I have seen others and I think the ruby and the style of those hands are really cool. Also, the root beer colored bezel is a nice touch.
Yeah, I texted my guy and he said canon wheel is not a big deal. The problem is the prioritizing what get bumped to squeeze this one in....hmmm. He is sitting on over 25 of mine right now....I may have a problem.
 
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25 is not a bad haul. I thought I was a naughty boy this year for acquiring 12
 
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25 is not a bad haul. I thought I was a naughty boy this year for acquiring 12
That’s just what he has- that’s not all that I bought 👎

Covid has been bad news for my wallet
 
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James is the only person I know that keeps a watchmaker on a retainer. 😉
 
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So I kept this one for myself-I almost posted it, I even had the link copied and pic saved-sorry I didn’t share this time. I avoid plated divers like the plague- but the dial is RUBY!! I had to have it.

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Congrats, very swank indeed!
 
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Teachable moment with a watch that’s near and dear to my heart- the first Gen Bulova Snorkel.

Wrong h/m hands, second hand never came on a 666, bad redial & relume, case and bezel have been polished within an inch of their lives wrong crystal, wrong crown- way overpriced and it’s only worth the value of the movement (around $100) technically since everything here is a disaster:
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This one was 100% spot on, dial is excellent, hands, crystal, crown are all correct- I kick myself for not bidding-someone got one hell of a deal.

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James is the only person I know that keeps a watchmaker on a retainer. 😉
Oh- that’s just my watch handy friend- he does most of the easy jobs (cheaper watches). I pay him in watches, parts, supplies, etc.
The good stuff goes to my watchmaker and he has 4 at the moment with another dozen that are in queue (all in rotation but due for a real service). I have offered to be a part of his retirement plan- his wife is thoroughly in favor of that.
 
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Just got an unsolicited offer for this guy. Plated diver but clean and lovely dial/hands. Not running but if you can tinker, it may be worth getting it back to life.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/133591214292

It is so cool. It could be a fun project for someobe with a little skill.
 
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I would say about 75% of the time when viewing this thread I click the eBay screenshot, it goes full screen, and then I try to swipe right to get the next picture.

::facepalm1::

How about the rest of you?
 
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Just got an unsolicited offer for this guy. Plated diver but clean and lovely dial/hands. Not running but if you can tinker, it may be worth getting it back to life.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/133591214292
Curse you JW....

Mine for 60 big ones. Be a another project....he he.
 
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This one was 100% spot on, dial is excellent, hands, crystal, crown are all correct- I kick myself for not bidding-someone got one hell of a deal.

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No kidding, that was a hell of a deal.
 
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Interesting, Diver/GMT . Apparently a model Neil Armstrong had owned at one time, not NASA connected.
BIN not awfully high, recently serviced, with make offer option.
Looks great other than a crack in the edge of the crystal, which should knock down the price the seller would accept.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Circa-1965-Neil-Armstrong-Wolbrook-Skindiver-Worldtimer-Watch-Serviced/373341768357?_trkparms=aid=777001&algo=DISCO.FEED&ao=1&asc=20200211172457&meid=450806f880874121b3977bd558677b04&pid=101213&rk=1&rkt=1&mehot=none&itm=373341768357&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&algv=RecommendingSearch&brand=Antique&_trksid=p2380057.c101213.m46344&_trkparms=pageci:a6fc313e-3339-11eb-aafb-5a2387fcaf39|parentrq:1a6889411760a77dcce827cbffd39622|iid:1
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Same as a recent EBay grab of mine. The bezel is plastic.
 
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Curse you JW....

Mine for 60 big ones. Be a another project....he he.
Lol! Of course.

So when you finally fix all of these watches and realize you have a problem (I speak from no personal experience here 🙄) you should sell them here so everyone can have a crack at them.
 
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Same as a recent EBay grab of mine. The bezel is plastic.
Yeah, not a fan of these kind of divers. JG cool factor aside, it was a disposable watch.
 
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If you like patina- the good kind, not the bad kind- this is awesome. I hate patina but can a appreciate this watch. If it were less “patina’d”, it would be mine.
Stainless Duguena Watertrip with shovel hands and plenty of character. Missing rotor but hand winds and it has a very common Swiss movement so rotors can be had from parts movements (assume it was a bad bearing and they just removed it and went manual wind). About the same size and style as the Helbros- around 37-38 I assume- this won’t last long.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/193774397063
 
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If you like patina- the good kind, not the bad kind- this is awesome. I hate patina but can a appreciate this watch. If it were less “patina’d”, it would be mine.
Stainless Duguena Watertrip with shovel hands and plenty of character. Missing rotor but hand winds and it has a very common Swiss movement so rotors can be had from parts movements (assume it was a bad bearing and they just removed it and went manual wind). About the same size and style as the Helbros- around 37-38 I assume- this won’t last long.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/193774397063
I have been following this one for a while. It was initially priced a lot higher than this and failed to sell repeatedly. Each time it was relisted the seller lowered the price but that never helped. It eventually disappeared and I thought it was purchased, but I guess not.
 
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