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  1. JwRosenthal Mar 20, 2021

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    Stainless Wyler with black dial and syringe hands. Probably around 33mm, nice looking watch. Seller has make offer.

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/384046673567Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  2. Syzygy Mar 20, 2021

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    And here it is. A fun piece indeed. IMG_0620.jpg
     
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  3. JwRosenthal Mar 20, 2021

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    That’s a friggin awesome watch.
     
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  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 20, 2021

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    Congrats mate nice pickup especially at that price.
     
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  5. JwRosenthal Mar 20, 2021

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    Oh- that’s the last one that popped up and he grabbed it. The one on eBay I posted today is still there for the taking.
     
  6. Professor Mar 20, 2021

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    I've been under the impression that a "tank" watch is rectangular rather than square and with lugs the same width as the case body. The lugs resembling very slightly the fenders over the treads.
    The Tonneau is recognized by its barrel like silhouette.
    Square is pretty much a simple square with TV dials being rounded at the corners like the older TV screens.
    The "Cushion" case being more or less square with rounded exterior corners and a sort of fat more or less convex front.
    Am I correct?
     
  7. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 20, 2021

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    Well Cartier calls the tank the tank and the Santos with square dial the carrée which is just… square in French. But it sounds more impressive since French tends to do that.

    Like J'ai utilisé un piston pour débloquer la merde coincée dans la plomberie sounds like some elegant description of a watch movement but it isn’t.
     
  8. JwRosenthal Mar 20, 2021

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    I believe you are correct, I just use “tank style” for ease, but it’s actually just lazy. I’m sure I can find the exact name of each shape- but in the time it would take me to research and identify them, the watch may sell and someone here could miss the watch ;)
     
  9. arturo7 Mar 20, 2021

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    Ya know, there is a lesson that I am slowly learning: Sometimes, you need to look at a watch in and of itself. Don't compare it to things on your wish list, don't judge it against the so-called "grail watches." Just slow down and view a watch as a world unto itself.

    I'd post a pic of one but, as I said, it's a lesson I'm slowly learning...
     
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  10. JwRosenthal Mar 20, 2021

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    Hallelujah! Every watch I own I feel that way about. I can wear a $35 Gruen bumper one day (love the ping-pong soundtrack) and a Navitimer the next (wave that arm too fast and the rotor on the 7750 may take flight) - both are totally their own experience and bring as much joy.
     
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  11. COYI Mar 21, 2021

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    This one just arrived back from the watchmaker. Thanks for posting the listing on this thread, I'm very happy with how it turned out :thumbsup:

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  12. Nepomuceño Mar 21, 2021

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  13. COYI Mar 21, 2021

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    AS1903
     
  14. JwRosenthal Mar 21, 2021

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    Cant go wrong with an A.Schild
     
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  15. JwRosenthal Mar 21, 2021

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  16. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Mar 21, 2021

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  17. JwRosenthal Mar 21, 2021

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  18. Nepomuceño Mar 21, 2021

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    Fairly attractive Seiko. It's running but the seller is calling it a parts watch. https://www.ebay.com/itm/254911837402Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  19. JwRosenthal Mar 21, 2021

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    14k Jules Jergensen with Florentine bezel. This watch is truly elegant and at 33mm is a great size for a formal watch. Scratches on the crystal should polish/ wet- sand out.

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  20. Duracuir1 Never Used A Kodak Mar 21, 2021

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    Gone already. Thanks JW and @Scarecrow Boat. I will miss it but it is getting a good home.