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·Ahhhhh good to know. It seems like a very flashy design. Definitely in good shape like you said but still. A lot of these 70s and 80s divers seem so overpriced on eBay.
Recommended Good Value / Vintage - New Deals On EBAY & other Auctions
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Nepomuceño
·They are, but demand is rising and quality examples getting scarce. It’s easy from a veteran collector’s viewpoint to say something is overpriced when we remember “when”, but demand has increased and supply is shrinking.
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·Maybe something like this is a better bargain. In working condition with minimal patina. Has a Felsa movement as well by the look of it. I'm still definitely learning so thanks for the great advice JW!https://www.ebay.com/itm/164317339733
Here are three Buy It Now dive watches that I found today (and I'm not including the one I liked enough to make an offer on). Always interested to hear others' opinions!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CL...lossy-Black-Dial-Stainless-Watch/324230300461
* Really clean looking bezel with beautiful numeral design
* Bezel is worn but looks great, in my opinion.
* Chromed case with substantial wear, but just $125 BIN with Make Offer
* It's taking real discipline for me not to buy this, I probably would if I hadn't already made an offer on something else.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Paul-Raynard-Baylor-Duval-Swiss-Made-Manual-Wind-Diver/283966066685
* Love the orange
* Simple, classy, striking
* It's a little pricy for what it is (35mm, plated bezel), but looks great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bulova-Diver-Automatic-Oceanographer-1970/333566219240
* Bulova all-steel case
* Dial has some patina but generally looks good
* Half a devil is better than none
* I'd offer 30% off of asking and see what happens.
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Nepomuceño
·That is very appealing. Inability to predict likely closing price of eBay auctions leads me to not bother posting auctions in this thread, it's a recipe for disappointment.
Here are three Buy It Now dive watches that I found today (and I'm not including the one I liked enough to make an offer on). Always interested to hear others' opinions!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CL...lossy-Black-Dial-Stainless-Watch/324230300461
* Really clean looking bezel with beautiful numeral design
* Bezel is worn but looks great, in my opinion.
* Chromed case with substantial wear, but just $125 BIN with Make Offer
* It's taking real discipline for me not to buy this, I probably would if I hadn't already made an offer on something else.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Paul-Raynard-Baylor-Duval-Swiss-Made-Manual-Wind-Diver/283966066685
* Love the orange
* Simple, classy, striking
* It's a little pricy for what it is (35mm, plated bezel), but looks great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bulova-Diver-Automatic-Oceanographer-1970/333566219240
* Bulova all-steel case
* Dial has some patina but generally looks good
* Half a devil is better than none
* I'd offer 30% off of asking and see what happens.
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JwRosenthal
·That Squale isn’t going to go cheaply- I’ve been watching it since it posted. It’s full size (most you see are the mid), comes with the pouch and cards and a tropic strap, so lots of eyes on it. The dial issues are less than attractive to me, but most see that “cred” rather than damage.
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·Nice looking Swiss made stainless Elgin from the 60’s. Crown looks funky so may be a replacement (or not pushed in) but easily resolved during a service. It’s got a Disco Volante thing going on and the no-date, sunburst slate-grey dial is the star here- as it should be.
Great looking lume, hands and dial are green/yellow which is common during this era (I have several watches like this) so I highly doubt a relume.
Edit- looked again closely at the dial lume, it looks rather sloppy but the texture looks correct for the period- doesn’t mean it’s a relume but doesn’t rule it out. It’s still a neat looking watch and if you’re really anal, you could relume the dial to perfection.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333675992009
Great looking lume, hands and dial are green/yellow which is common during this era (I have several watches like this) so I highly doubt a relume.
Edit- looked again closely at the dial lume, it looks rather sloppy but the texture looks correct for the period- doesn’t mean it’s a relume but doesn’t rule it out. It’s still a neat looking watch and if you’re really anal, you could relume the dial to perfection.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333675992009
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vintage hab
·somebody snagged it. Any idea what size it is? I couldn't find the diameter on the listing
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·It didn’t say but I assume around 33-34. Since it had that dome-o-crystal is probably was pretty substantial on the wrist.
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·I usually don’t look at gold plated watches but this thing appears to be in exceptional shape and that dial is awesome (the muddling by 1 looks like light scratches on the crystal).
Manual wind Benrus at 32mm, yuge dial and indices with lovely snailing in the sub-second. Slap this thing on a dark brown croc and wear it to the office with style.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174379637422
Manual wind Benrus at 32mm, yuge dial and indices with lovely snailing in the sub-second. Slap this thing on a dark brown croc and wear it to the office with style.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174379637422
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·Ok, throwing this one out there as we have a fellow OF brother trying to make his first sale.
Nice little Helbros, needs a crystal and a clean-up but would look great on a distressed leather strap as a knock-around vintage piece or gift for a friend who wants that vintage style but is a cheap-ass. Dial is probably lovely under that skanky crystal (a $6 GS would be all that’s needed).
Make Kip and offer, he’ll probably take it.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/1950s-era-helbros-german-dial-34mm.117584/
Nice little Helbros, needs a crystal and a clean-up but would look great on a distressed leather strap as a knock-around vintage piece or gift for a friend who wants that vintage style but is a cheap-ass. Dial is probably lovely under that skanky crystal (a $6 GS would be all that’s needed).
Make Kip and offer, he’ll probably take it.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/1950s-era-helbros-german-dial-34mm.117584/
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alkearl
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ooof. what a disco ball.
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adrian scott
·The antedote? Vintage Oris
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·The antedote? Vintage Oris
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·Oof- on further review, the dial has some damage. Not a deal breaker but a matter of taste on that
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·Poor man’s Pie Pan.
1957 Zodiac Glorious date (date according to the owner)- these things are indeed glorious. This one has serious plate wear and some dial patina, but both case and dial patina are even and actually attractive. This would make a stunning “distressed” vintage dress watch for cheap- would be perfect on a dark brown suede strap with jeans and desert boots.
Edit- just did my market research on this- the starting price is actually still on the high side compared to ended auctions. Perhaps he will entertain an offer after it closes with no bids.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124287220899
1957 Zodiac Glorious date (date according to the owner)- these things are indeed glorious. This one has serious plate wear and some dial patina, but both case and dial patina are even and actually attractive. This would make a stunning “distressed” vintage dress watch for cheap- would be perfect on a dark brown suede strap with jeans and desert boots.
Edit- just did my market research on this- the starting price is actually still on the high side compared to ended auctions. Perhaps he will entertain an offer after it closes with no bids.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124287220899
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timoss
·Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the folks contributing to this thread. Very much enjoy it. Wish I had time to contribute myself. Maybe someday...
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·Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the folks contributing to this thread. Very much enjoy it. Wish I had time to contribute myself. Maybe someday...
I try to vet the ones I put up but sometimes make mistakes- and try to correct when I go back and look again (we always look again).
I have a lot of “time” in spurts depending on my workflow or if I’m having a relaxing evening on the patio. Treasure hunting is fun for me, even if I don’t need it- it’s fun to share it (warts and all) with my friends.
