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  1. JwRosenthal Ω 2

    JwRosenthal Feb 6, 2021

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    This one must be taking great restraint on your part Bill, kind of like me passing on that Depthomatic for $680 (I am now kicking myself). This really feels more like torture than therapy sometimes.
     
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  2. JwRosenthal Ω 2

    JwRosenthal Feb 6, 2021

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    40’s Helbros with salmon/ copper colored sector dial. This could be a diamond in the rough- I have a feeling that dial is spectacular. Probably small-ish around 31mm, may be 32. This could be a stunner.

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/154321317474Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  3. JwRosenthal Ω 2

    JwRosenthal Feb 6, 2021

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    Nice SS Elgin day/date with linen dial and bright yellow lume pips on the chapter ring (looks like all are there except 10 is weak). I have/had (wife procured it) a Benrus like this and the 35mm chunky case really wears beautifully since it’s all dial. Nice watch for under $100.
    Edit- posted too fast, looks like there is discoloration around the dial- take that into consideration.
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/293998049321Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  4. Norfolk

    Norfolk Feb 6, 2021

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    Thank you kind sir for the heads up on this one, snagged for $51. A beautiful bumper in superb condition. That black blemish was part of the lume floating around. Just need a crystal to complete - if anyone knows the reference. I always find it charming when there are service marks inside caseback. In this case going back to 1956.
     
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  5. JwRosenthal Ω 2

    JwRosenthal Feb 6, 2021

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    At first I thought @Norfolk was actually sharing an eBay deal- but then I saw he already bought it ;)
    Silly me :rolleyes:
     
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  6. Vitezi Ω 1

    Vitezi Feb 6, 2021

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    Well done! Happy to have enabled! :D
     
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  7. wagudc

    wagudc Feb 6, 2021

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  8. Bill Sohne Ω 2

    Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 7, 2021

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    Hello everyone...

    Not sure if this is going to end up being a deal or not.... But this is really nice.... Early bumper sweep second choronmetre cal 352 ( 28.10 RA SC PC T1 Rg AM) aka 28.10 SC Rg ... as per bulletin . This KIT looks like it has all the goodies... as usual just to be clear have no relationship with the seller. Here is an affiliate link:

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...97.m4902.l9144&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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  9. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Feb 7, 2021

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    Bill -

    It’s a shame about the dial and hands on that one. Never seen a Ref. 2516 with leaf hands. But it would be almost impossible to find a similar watch with original box and paperwork.

    Serial number is only 69 away from my Ref. 2517 Omega Chronometre, which also came without the “Adjusted five (5) positions, etc.”

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    Above picture taken before I replaced the rotor with an engraved one later on.

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  10. Spruce Ω 2

    Spruce Sunburst dial fan Feb 7, 2021

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  11. Bill Sohne Ω 2

    Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 7, 2021

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    Hi

    it might be a good deal , not a inexpensive one.


    But wanted to point out uncommon stuff .....and stuff that would make me open my wallet .

    Good Hunting

    bill
     
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  12. Bill Sohne Ω 2

    Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 7, 2021

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    Hi Evan

    nice watch ..... I am still on fence w dial but would just discount on side of caution and call it a redial for purchase reasons /value. I have seen leaf hands on this model in the past so that does not “ ring any alarms “ .

    I am watching this one ....

    Good hunting
    Bill
     
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  13. Bill Sohne Ω 2

    Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 7, 2021

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    Hi

    odd I thought it had an opening bid of 380.

    don’t buy it at 485 . My bad

    best
    Bill
     
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  14. JwRosenthal Ω 2

    JwRosenthal Feb 7, 2021

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    We have another Benrus D-Day watch!

    Broken crystal but should take a generic fine.

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/233888289269Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  15. JwRosenthal Ω 2

    JwRosenthal Feb 7, 2021

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    1957 stainless Bulova with waffle dial. This is very similar to my black Surf King- one of the slimmest and most comfortable watches I own.

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/333882597128Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  16. Professor

    Professor Feb 8, 2021

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    Oh those beautiful lugs. Running condition with BIN of 55 USD.
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    Did I mention them sexy lugs?
    Just noticed it has drilled lugs.
    The dial is described as Rose but looks more Peach to me.
     
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  17. Dsplash

    Dsplash Feb 8, 2021

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    It’s the 4th or 5th different auction for this one. He even tried one with a 1$ starting bid I ended up winning but my 200$ didn’t reach the reserve...
     
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  18. Seiko Five-O

    Seiko Five-O Feb 8, 2021

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    Hello everyone. For my first post I would like to thank Bill Sohne for his sterling work! Thanks to him I got this great watch and had you told me it was brand new, I wouldn't have been surprised! It's a blue dial...
     
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  19. Spruce Ω 2

    Spruce Sunburst dial fan Feb 8, 2021

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    Very handsome watch
     
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  20. connieseamaster

    connieseamaster Feb 8, 2021

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