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Very interesting story, thank you 👍
I'm pretty sure the medallions were pressed into the case back, the circular cut out being done during manufacturing.
Rather than medallions being drilled out, though that is possible, I believe these were just not installed. The opening could have been filled later on if they decided on a new design or on a custom basis for presentation watches.
 
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Someone buy this please! I don’t know if I can resist on this one.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/203240938436
holy cow ..... i think that is a uncommon 36 mm over sized example... i have one that i paid more then 150$ for it

damm..... i was watching the news... I would have bought this one ! augh.

great pickup for someone

best
bill
 
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holy cow ..... i think that is a uncommon 36 mm over sized example... i have one that i paid more then 150$ for it

damm..... i was watching the news... I would have bought this one ! augh.

great pickup for someone

best
bill

I looked but the ad said 'case size' 33mm, which is too small for me.

Where did you get “36mm” from?
 
Bill Sohne
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Hi everyone....

its an open auction... but very cool Compressor 2 cased watch .....

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...oAAOSwhHZf9I8a&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Spruce Spruce
I looked but the ad said 'case size' 33mm, which is too small for me.

Where did you get “36mm” from?

HI @Spruce

The 917p is 28 mm in diameter...

look at the caseback photo below and see the "large" gap between the edge of the movement and the inside of the case opening...

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also look at the recessed crown ...

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Look at the bracelet .... these are typically 16 mm wide and the width between the lugs looks to be 18 mm also a telltale that it is larger sized mido....

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Plus I have this exact watch.... and its killer dial!!!!

and I just did a search ... even Hodinkee had one for sale ... ( sold ).

https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1950s-mido-powerwind-multifort?variant=40593131471


Not to worry ... there will be others !!

Good Hunting

Bill
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Bill Sohne
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Hi everyone...

I have been watching this 14k gold Longines.... love the case , love the dial , love the butter knife hands.... If I was interested I would send the seller an offer ... by his. ebay name he/she is some sort of pawnbroker... aka no emotional attachment .... 18 mm watch strap, 34 mm case 14k gold.

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...wAAOSwsnhfE5DA&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


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Good Hunting

Bill
 
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holy cow ..... i think that is a uncommon 36 mm over sized example... i have one that i paid more then 150$ for it

damm..... i was watching the news... I would have bought this one ! augh.

great pickup for someone

best
bill
Like you Bill, this is tough therapy. I am a Mido guy- but I’m trying soooo hard to be good. Life is about tough choices.
 
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi everyone...

I have been watching this 14k gold Longines.... love the case , love the dial , love the butter knife hands.... If I was interested I would send the seller an offer ... by his. ebay name he/she is some sort of pawnbroker... aka no emotional attachment .... 18 mm watch strap, 34 mm case 14k gold.

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LONGINES-SUB-SECONDS-WATCH-14K-Yellow-Gold-Case/193837534788?hash=item2d219e0e44:g:ISwAAOSwsnhfE5DA&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


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Good Hunting

Bill


This is so beautiful, but then I read 34mm...ouch, I just can't do that small...my eyes wont let me. Thanks for posting!
 
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FYI: Seller came back with $150 offer after I put this on my Watchlist.

I get the feeling that the seller doesn't know anything about pricing watches, considering they have this Seiko 5 with a $149 BIN:

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At $75 I'd consider the Longines since it obviously needs a service right away. The crazing on the dial I find oddly attractive, but the sloppy green lume pips that were added really detract.
 
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This is so beautiful, but then I read 34mm...ouch, I just can't do that small...my eyes wont let me. Thanks for posting!
It will wear larger due to big lugs
 
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Since @Bill Sohne brought up the trick of searching on common misspellings, here is a trick for you. Search "harfloater" on EBay. It is a common misspelling of halfrotor, i.e. bumper.
 
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This is so beautiful, but then I read 34mm...ouch, I just can't do that small...my eyes wont let me. Thanks for posting!

As you probably know, you're missing out on a ton of great watches at a pretty good price. Maybe buy a cheapie 33-34mm with an attractive dial and give a few test runs. You might be surprised. I have an 8" wrist, most of my watches are 34-36mm. I have a 40mm diver that I rarely wear due to it's obnoxious size.
 
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As you probably know, you're missing out on a ton of great watches at a pretty good price. Maybe buy a cheapie 33-34mm with an attractive dial and give a few test runs. You might be surprised. I have an 8" wrist, most of my watches are 34-36mm. I have a 40mm diver that I rarely wear due to it's obnoxious size.

I appreciate the kind thoughts from you and Bill, but the issue is my eyes, I have to wear a size big enough to see the hands, and most antiques are small handed, coupled with the small dials, I just cant see them. Rats!
 
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I appreciate the kind thoughts from you and Bill, but the issue is my eyes, I have to wear a size big enough to see the hands, and most antiques are small handed, coupled with the small dials, I just cant see them. Rats!
I have found military watches are good for that- my 31mm Elgin A11 is far more readable than my Speedmaster. For me it’s about contrast and differentiation of dial features. I can’t quickly read silver on silver dials like my Seamaster’s- I love them, but hard to read.
My Speedmaster has stick indices, stick hands, and lots of little stick markers...lots of confusing sticks to read at a glance. My Sinn 103 is far more readable with big numerals, large syringe hands and dial print in different sizes.
 
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