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Gruen Veri-thin Precision pocket watch, in box with chain. Seller says running, the quality of the watch warrants an eventual service. If you want to dip your toe into pocket watches- this is a nice one to start with. Reach out to @DaveK for a lanyard if you want to go sporty with leather rather than the dressier waistcoat chain.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/164686207387
 
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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
Gruen Veri-thin Precision pocket watch, in box with chain. Seller says running, the quality of the watch warrants an eventual service. If you want to dip your toe into pocket watches- this is a nice one to start with. Reach out to @DaveK for a lanyard if you want to go sporty with leather rather than the dressier waistcoat chain.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/164686207387
Thanks @JwRosenthal 馃憤 The OF member that buys that pocket watch gets a free prototype dress watch lanyard from me (it鈥檚 a bit better then the one shown) It鈥檚 rustic, but with nice thin leather that鈥檚 perfect for these dress watches. Your payment will be feedback and praise for my frail ego

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LuckyLes
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If the pocket watch was in Australia I would seriously consider it.
 
kev1976t
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I could have been very tempted by that watch, if it was still in the EU
 
Bill Sohne
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Hello Everyone....

Came across a very cool Eterna-Matic in steel recessed crown 35 mm screwback case... no-date, all monotone dial ... steel case and steel or white metal markers and hands... as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


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Bill Sohne
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Hi Everyone

Cool claimshell Eterna tank 230$ plus shipping 5.50 usd..... typically called a doctor's watch all steel case... seller says keeps good time.... I have bought parts from the sellerback in 2019 with no issues... other then that I have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:

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Bill Sohne
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Hello Everyone.....

I took a look at some of the other offerings from the seller of the clamshell Eterna Tank above....

VERY COOL STERLING silver early watchrpoof watch... a " LaMarne sterling silver manual wind watch serviced " . Cool Sterling signed screwback case... Love the hands, big case tube and crown, I am assuming the crown is pulled out in his photos.. I have bought parts from the sellerback in 2019 with no issues... other then that I have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:

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Bill Sohne
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UPDATE Seller just sent me an offer on the Eternamatic !!
as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


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as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


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


Good Hunting

Bill



Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hello Everyone....

Came across a very cool Eterna-Matic in steel recessed crown 35 mm screwback case... no-date, all monotone dial ... steel case and steel or white metal markers and hands... as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ETERNAMATIC-AUTOMATIC-MENS-WATCH-35MM/174618441305?hash=item28a811f659:g:0DYAAOSws~hgFfFq&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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A Tissot with a chewed up crystal. Other problem could be the lug wear from that bracelet. But it is under $100 https://www.ebay.com/itm/133656859483

I agree, the lug wear is a shame. Is the crystal cracked at 6:00 or just scratched? Both flaws are forgivable at this price though.

Does anyone know if a jeweler can fix lug wear like that on a plated case?
 
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I agree, the lug wear is a shame. Is the crystal cracked at 6:00 or just scratched? Both flaws are forgivable at this price though.

Does anyone know if a jeweler can fix lug wear like that on a plated case?
Ahh hadn't seen that crack. Also with closer inspection seems like there is lume loss as well. Pictures aren't the best however.
 
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Follow up on Belair. Here are a couple of fun divers of mine from the 1960s spruced up on stingray straps. As a guide these are under $100 if you search hard. I鈥檓 trying to build up some history for the company on Chronopedia if anyone can assist. It鈥檚 here https://chronopedia.club/Belair_Divers
 
Bill Sohne
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Hi everyone....

I have posted this one in the past.... I keep coming back to it.. its a nice watch .... Gold screwback eternamatic.... as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


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Hello everyone....

I have a few Marvin watches mostly Flying Dutchmen ... but this popped up and looked really cool... a triple date.... called an "AutoDate" but is a manual wind watch.....as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


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Bill Sohne
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Hello everyone...

This is one of my favorite model Seamaster chronometer models . The case has been polished but still has some of its edging.. nice example from Japan ... Seller includes shipping and they have a 10% off . it not perfect but its a great watch and I would not be scared to wear it in public ! As usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:



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wagudc
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hello everyone...

This is one of my favorite model Seamaster chronometer models . The case has been polished but still has some of its edging.. nice example from Japan ... Seller includes shipping and they have a 10% off . it not perfect but its a great watch and I would not be scared to wear it in public ! As usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:



Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Seamaster-168-022-chronometer-Cal-564-Automatic-Mens-Watch-K-98913/324361789088?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180105095853%26meid%3D5d36cc485b134fa3b1e0aa848c032d8e%26pid%3D100903%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D20%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D293877424810%26itm%3D324361789088%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2510209%26brand%3DOMEGA&_trksid=p2510209.c100903.m5276&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Overall the watch is very nice, but it looks like it had a major owie on the side of the upper left lug that was polished out.

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wagudc
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hi everyone....

I have posted this one in the past.... I keep coming back to it.. its a nice watch .... Gold screwback eternamatic.... as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-9k-9ct-Solid-Gold-Eterna-Matic-Mens-Watch-Garrard-Box-SERVICED/143934775508?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Dc8efcf9cfda445fb93d225f2b08289f4%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D184642512438%26itm%3D143934775508%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DEterna&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aec2b5d8a-6896-11eb-ab11-fe9ceedac849%7Cparentrq%3A782309861770ada61bb42996ffead72c%7Ciid%3A1&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008


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This is a great watch. Nice condition, very fair price for solid gold IMO.
 
wagudc
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Bill Sohne Bill Sohne
Hello everyone....

I have a few Marvin watches mostly Flying Dutchmen ... but this popped up and looked really cool... a triple date.... called an "AutoDate" but is a manual wind watch.....as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:


Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ORIGINAL-MARVIN-AUTODATE-TRIPLE-CALENDAR-MANUAL-WIND-WORKING-VINTAGE-WATCH/203103253478?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Super cool, love the Spanish day, month.
 
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