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Recommended Good Value / Vintage - New Deals On EBAY & other Auctions

  1. b-lilja Feb 13, 2021

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    Mine says hi...these are TERRIFIC watches. Mine needed a service - but quartz services are cheap. I prefer to keep it original - and for some reason, I have the feeling an 80s movement is tougher than a new one...

    Try to find one on an original strap...NATO like but without all the extra length/wrap back - and a pretty cool buckle.

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  2. b-lilja Feb 13, 2021

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    Thanks for putting that page together!
     
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  3. TDBK Feb 13, 2021

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    What does a Japanese eBay have to do with it? I usually see this with Yahoo Japan auction items being relisted on US eBay, but there was a thread here recently about it being done for a watch for sale from a dealer site.

    Personally I don't have a problem with this, for a US customer who doesn't know how to find and buy from Japan, it's a service. For the true seller, it gives more potential customers.

    I've bought one watch after finding it on eBay and then tracking down the source auction on Yahoo Japan.
     
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  5. Professor Feb 14, 2021

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  6. Nepomuceño Feb 14, 2021

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  7. wsfarrell Feb 14, 2021

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    That looks like the same watch, and confirms my belief that the dealer, who may not speak English, is working in collaboration with a couple of Japanese eBay sellers who do, in order to expand his market. No arbitrage, no photo theft.
     
  8. Nepomuceño Feb 14, 2021

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    Hamilton. One of these popped up a while ago on eBay and a member snagged it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/124573997675Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  9. timoss Feb 14, 2021

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    This is a nice watch someone here should buy it! I would but I am saving for a larger purchase...
     
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  10. JwRosenthal Feb 14, 2021

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    I just copied the pic and was about to post that Hammy- that’s a diamond in the rough!
     
  11. timoss Feb 15, 2021

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    Ok here's one... to be honest I don't follow these well enough to know if this is a "good deal," but since it includes a "make an offer," I figure it could be. I just like the '70s funk factor. Groovy case shape and unusual dial color. Looks to be in good original condition:
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/124574226898?ul_noapp=truePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  12. Gav1967 Tend not to fret too much Feb 15, 2021

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    I can see the attraction but would be nervous:-

    Looks a bit too much like one of the Korean special dials

    Claims serviced but no movement shot

    Something about the description "all original parts" concerns me. Original omega, original to that watch? Not sure what it means

    No feedback as a seller and no other items for sale

    2 photos only and not great ones at that

    Sellers name looks like a computer generated random name.

    Probably all fine but all the above accumulation of issues get my senses tingling.

    you could send questions in to the seller but don't think it's for me.

    Take care.

    Gav
     
  13. timoss Feb 15, 2021

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    All good points. I should have added that I don't know anything about these models, either :whistling:
     
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  14. Norfolk Feb 15, 2021

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    Note these wont work with the earlier models with offset caseback for battery....they have a 947.111 which is NLA. If anyone sees a NOS please grab it for me! I have a few pre-1983 which are in need of a donor.
     
  15. Nepomuceño Feb 15, 2021

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    He's sending out unsolicited offers :whistling:
     
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  16. JwRosenthal Feb 15, 2021

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    OF Bargain Alert:

    Our very own @DaveK is selling a watch. This one a nice stainless number with recently serviced AS movement which probably cost more to service than he is asking.
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    He says the lugs are “sharp and confident”, but I would go further in saying they are proud, strong and will enhance your sexual prowess. He says the dial is “playful” as it catches the light, but I would suggest whimsical and impish perhaps as the descriptors.
    Regardless of superlatives- this is a nice watch for little money, that’s serviced and ready to roll. Best of all, it’s from a guy we all know and love.

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/laufik-stainless-steel-swiss-manual-wind.127477/
     
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  17. Nepomuceño Feb 15, 2021

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    Grab bag on eBay. Three decent vintage watches for under $100. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133665890834Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  18. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Feb 15, 2021

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    Never underestimate superlaxitives
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  19. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Feb 15, 2021

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    I need a bit of this after all the GAS I’m suffering from (gear acquisition syndrome)
     
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  20. Nepomuceño Feb 16, 2021

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