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A rough but decent enough stainless steel Marvin.
https://www.ebay.nl/itm/Vintage-MAR...776647?hash=item48f2d64f87:g:1zwAAOSw5epfup2S
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Hi Everyone....

I am a sucker for Super compressors..

This one is off the beaten path....

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...G_SOON.R1.TR18&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

Not inexpensive but interesting .... more of an education then a purchase...

Good Hunting
Bill
 
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This is an interesting one... https://www.ebay.ca/itm/164580731906
That is very cool. Does anyone know of a repairman/watchmaker that can convert pocket watches into wristwatches via adding lugs? There is a company where you can purchase one's already done but at well over $1K.
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Hi everyone...

One of my favorite brands that are below the RADAR is Roamer Rockshell series....

This example is a little beaten on... has "Hardshell" coating...

take a look at it ....

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...cAAOSwIUBf1nUZ&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

Some of the earlier ones the bracelet was made by Gay Freres for Roamer....

Good hunting
Bill
 
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi everyone...

One of my favorite brands that are below the RADAR is Roamer Rockshell series....

This example is a little beaten on... has "Hardshell" coating...

take a look at it ....

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Roamer-Rockshell-Mark-IV-Wrist-Watch-Automatic-Stainless-Divers/363218964558?hash=item549189904e:g:2xcAAOSwIUBf1nUZ&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

Some of the earlier ones the bracelet was made by Gay Freres for Roamer....

Good hunting
Bill

Looks like they were capitalizing on the Rado Diastars?
 
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rcs914 rcs914
Looks like they were capitalizing on the Rado Diastars?
Hi @rcs914

not really ...

Roamer was making the Rockshell without the super scratch proof shell.... this is the first time I noticed an example with it ...


They are large fun 70s style watches !

I will keep an eye out for others ...

Good hunting

Bill
 
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Hi Everyone.

I also look for old watch tools etc....

this already sold .. .but its very cool!!!

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...orig_cvip=true&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

I can see testing a Seamaster ref 2577 with this !!!

Good Hunting
Bill
 
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Hi Everyone.

I also look for old watch tools etc....

this already sold .. .but its very cool!!!

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Original-Pressure-Tester-Manufactured-by-Omega-Collectors-Piece-Tool-5K-/192889599439?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l10137.c10&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

I can see testing a Seamaster ref 2577 with this !!!

Good Hunting
Bill
Cool tool!
 
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Hi Everyone....

nice Eterna tank.... with a buy it now or best offer....

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...MAAOSwhZFf2DQq&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


Good Hunting
Bill
 
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Hi everyone....

this is on my watchlist..... I posted it before... checks alot of boxes.. case , dial and even has proper crown.
movement signed Savoy watch.. probably correct but not a show stopper for me....

any thoughts?

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0....c100667.m2042&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


Good Hunting
Bill
 
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That is very cool. Does anyone know of a repairman/watchmaker that can convert pocket watches into wristwatches via adding lugs? There is a company where you can purchase one's already done but at well over $1K.
Back in the day you could order a kit to convert your pocket watch into a wrist watch. Doubt you'd find anything like that today.

You could check vintage Russian watches. There are still a few original pre WW2 converted watches up for sale on occasion. These were popular there before the Russians established their state owned watch factories. The largest sizes were often used by their military , the large dials being easier to read at a glance in low light.

Another possibility would be to find a non working conversion cheap and transfer your movement and perhaps crystal into it's case.
 
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi everyone....

this is on my watchlist..... I posted it before... checks alot of boxes.. case , dial and even has proper crown.
movement signed Savoy watch.. probably correct but not a show stopper for me....

any thoughts?

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-DIVER-TRADITION-500-Single-Compressor-Mens-34mm-Steel-Divers-Watch-11711/393049417696?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3Db06bfa8f9f9843bfac7c39e762c966c5%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D223412545641%26itm%3D393049417696%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2334524%26brand%3DTraditions&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


Good Hunting
Bill

I like it. It's in my watch list, but I don't think I'll pull the trigger.
 
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi everyone....

this is on my watchlist..... I posted it before... checks alot of boxes.. case , dial and even has proper crown.
movement signed Savoy watch.. probably correct but not a show stopper for me....

any thoughts?

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-DIVER-TRADITION-500-Single-Compressor-Mens-34mm-Steel-Divers-Watch-11711/393049417696?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3Db06bfa8f9f9843bfac7c39e762c966c5%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D223412545641%26itm%3D393049417696%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2334524%26brand%3DTraditions&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


Good Hunting
Bill

Maybe a little helpful insight for you 😀

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rcs914
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi everyone....

this is on my watchlist..... I posted it before... checks alot of boxes.. case , dial and even has proper crown.
movement signed Savoy watch.. probably correct but not a show stopper for me....

any thoughts?

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-DIVER-TRADITION-500-Single-Compressor-Mens-34mm-Steel-Divers-Watch-11711/393049417696?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3Db06bfa8f9f9843bfac7c39e762c966c5%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D223412545641%26itm%3D393049417696%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2334524%26brand%3DTraditions&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


Good Hunting
Bill

I know Tradition watches were sold through Sears, but I've not seen that one previously. It has a strong "Railmaster" vibe to me.
 
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I know Tradition watches were sold through Sears, but I've not seen that one previously. It has a strong "Railmaster" vibe to me.

Should be antoher watch manufacturer (blue) from the usa

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Should be antoher watch manufacturer (blue) from the usa

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I'm pretty sure that watch is from the Sears one - the script for "Tradition" is the same as their other watches, but it could be coincidental, as the other more famous Tradition diver with the bakelite bezel has "sears Roebuck" inside the case and on the movement. I wonder if it has the original movement or a replacement though? A few other of the Tradtition 500 watches I found have AS1430 movements marked with "tradition watch co" vs the Savoy that is in this one. Regardless it looks really nice.

https://www.carousell.sg/p/vintage-tradition-compressor-diver-176514379/
 
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