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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.
It’s past my point of patina, but it is attractive and at $165, it’s not a bad deal- can use it as-is manually wound unless your anal enough to get a parts movement for the rotor assembly

- which btw, I have done- had a lovely bumper Gruen that someone had removed the rotor- it bugged me despite working fine. I spent more on the parts movement than I did the watch- but now it’s complete
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It’s past my point of patina, but it is attractive and at $165, it’s not a bad deal- can use it as-is manually wound unless your anal enough to get a parts movement for the rotor assembly

- which btw, I have done- had a lovely bumper Gruen that someone had removed the rotor- it bugged me despite working fine. I spent more on the parts movement than I did the watch- but now it’s complete
I’m not going to lie- I have been tempted to get this one. You know I enjoy taking cameras apart and repairing them, I have been kicking the idea of learning to do the same on older watch movements. Relaxing the missing parts and bringing this one back has sounded intriguing to me.
 
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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?
Not me, nope. No way, Jose. Not possible. Never happened, not even once.
 
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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.

WTB - Watch Handy Friend
 
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I know there isn't much love for quartz on here, but how's this for a nice little 80's Vacheron inspired Certina. Looks NOS to me.

https://www.ebay.de/itm/224259214416

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Ooof no U.S. shipping. I would of tried lol. I love some of these 70-80s quartz with the integrated bracelets. If I could go back in time and pick up an Oysterquartz for $1200 that would be nice.
 
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Black strap came in. Added to the Benrus. Ebay bargain purchase now complete. Dang these look great on black.
 
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Black strap came in. Added to the Benrus. Ebay bargain purchase now complete. Dang these look great on black.
Well that's a stunner. Enjoy!
 
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Ooof no U.S. shipping. I would of tried lol. I love some of these 70-80s quartz with the integrated bracelets. If I could go back in time and pick up an Oysterquartz for $1200 that would be nice.

You're not alone, an early quartz watch is on my wish list.
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One for the UK crowd but seems to have worldwide shipping option. Great piece of late 60's/early 70's for next to nothing. Sellers says is running smoothly. Crazy that it has best offers open aswell considering price...

Great(stainless steel) case shape and always love those blocky markers.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373373987062

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This is a modern reissue of the David Scott Bulova quartz watch that was worn on the moon.


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/moon-watch-sells-for-$1million

I have tried one of these on and it is big (44mm), but doesn't feel ridiculous. Perhaps it wears more like 42. It is a cool watch. Make a low ball offer if you are interested, I think the price is a little high for used. The bracelet is pretty nice, but I would put it on a Velcro NASA replica strap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulova-lunar-pilot-chronograph-/284098401402?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

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It is a surprisingly faithful replica, same size and everything. Plus you save round about $1.3 million going with the replica over the original.
 
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This is a modern reissue of the David Scott Bulova quartz watch that was worn on the moon.

Scratch that particular recommendation, I just noticed it was an auction. Do a search on "Bulova Lunar Pilot" can easily be had for the low $300s maybe even upper $200s.
 
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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?
I still click books and newspapers 😟
 
Bill Sohne
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HI everyone

Always loved this Certina BOX !

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...MAAOSwb~Rfvcx3&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

it goes off in a few hours

Good Hunting
Bill
 
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I offered $250 cash since he's local'ish to me.. it was rejected

wagudc wagudc
Scratch that particular recommendation, I just noticed it was an auction. Do a search on "Bulova Lunar Pilot" can easily be had for the low $300s maybe even upper $200s.
 
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HI everyone

Always loved this Certina BOX !

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CERTINA-DS-WATCH-PRESENTATION-BOX-CASE-GOOD-USED-CONDITION/114539625376?hash=item1aab17fba0:g:RvMAAOSwb~Rfvcx3&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

it goes off in a few hours

Good Hunting
Bill
I think the slogan alone is worth it-

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who wrote that , Ian Flemming?

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I offered $250 cash since he's local'ish to me.. it was rejected

There are other options if you search.
 
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