These are usually pretty ratty, that is was is pretty clean and sharp.

 

That little Aquastar finally turned up from Spain. Now have his n hers....that’s Valentines sorted!

 

To me the blue is a bit weird. But variation on a theme?Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Thanks Bill - as a Nivada fan this is the first Antarctic, late 50s, original blue second hand and matching lume very rare to find. It is 35mm without the crown, and 18mm at the lugs. Importantly, that is the original crown too. I expect this to go to $350.

 

For me as well; but it's less about it being the price vs. the chrome itself; I, too, have sworn off chrome as a way to keep my buying in check. But that's a beautiful dial and hands, and while I don't know the exact movement, based on 17 jewels/Incabloc, it's a decent one. If this had a SS case, I think it would be a reasonable purchase at a higher price. So I think that if you are actually going to wear and enjoy it, as opposed to just going in a drawer, the $200 doesn't hit your budget too hard, and you really like it, then it might be a great buy at $200.

 

Zodiac Glorious which is indeed- glorious. If you like a bit of wabisabi, this is a golden god! Plenty of even plate wear, dial has incredibly even patina, almost like a perfectly faded and worn pair of jeans.

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and the seller looks awfully familiar


Save him some eBay fees and somebody buy this thing direct- @WhatYourWatchSay

 

I wonder if it could be re-plated and how much that would run.

 

Very nice... but very small (33mm).

 

See the section by @MoclovFlop in this thread

https://omegaforums.net/threads/re-plating-a-bezel.123431/

 

Yeah, nickle seems doable, but the gold kit is $218. This place would do 20micron plate for around $200cdn=$150usd. https://www.replateit.com/pricing

 

That’s the deal of the week right there- 18k Longines for under $1k

 

Why is this still in our classifieds?!? How can you people sleep at night? I’ve seen Benrus wrist alarms sell for more than this. @knafel1983 will have to tell his children they will go hungry because of all of you! Sally Struthers is crying because of you. Where else can you get a Le Coultroureroiuerer for $400??!!



https://omegaforums.net/threads/fs-1950s-lecoultre-wrist-alarm.120929/

 

Take advantage of this poorly photographed watch at a nice BIN price ($69 !)and misclassified on eBay:
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Early 1950s 10k gold-filled bumper automatic, 36mm, and a runner too. Hands are correct and gold fill looks intact all around the case. For clarity, ask the seller for pictures of the lugs and case sides to verify minimal wear along the edges. Great starter watch for those of you who want to get into vintage watches during the golden era.

Dial looks OK under the scratched crystal and flash photo, although I cannot tell what's going on at 2 o'clock:


Ah, the joys of hunting for vintage watches with bad photography!

 

34mm Mido Multifort. Has make offer and you never know...

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Sweet little clamshell watch.
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