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Very clean looking Seiko Sportsman Calender. Bracelet looks aftermarket, or maybe just the clasp but seiko bracelets are cheap- this is all about that dial and super sharp case.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/254924242241
 
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Sinn 103B acrylic- I own this exact watch (although mine had English date wheel as opposed to German- as they should have). Full kit, shows wear but nicely even on the bezel. I haven’t seen a sub $1.5k 103 in a while, let alone full kit on bracelet- this is a nice value considering they sell for well over $2k now. Don’t know the seller but seems to have tons of feedback.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/233948651110
I've made an offer...who knows if they'll bite, but damn, this hits the budget for the year! And, holy cow...they have a boat load of pages of pieces on offer...not sure if others are a good value, but worth a look for those with an eye like JWR!
 
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I've made an offer...who knows if they'll bite, but damn, this hits the budget for the year! And, holy cow...they have a boat load of pages of pieces on offer...not sure if others are a good value, but worth a look for those with an eye like JWR!
My 103 is one of the few modern watches I have left- it’s a lifer for me. People shit on the date window, the balance of the dial- blah, blah- it’s probably one of the longest running production watches that has remained relatively unchanged for its life- and is the very definition of a tool watch. Plus it’s always been a bargain from Sinn. The bracelet is a total boat-anchor though, beautifully made hunk of H-link stainless steel that super comfy but weighs a ton- you need a pigmy pony to walk along side of you to carry the watch. On a strap it’s perfect.

Oh, and probably one of the most readable dials on the fly of any watch I own. The varying fonts, the differences in line weight between sub-dials and indices, the syringe hands- all make if far easier to read than my watch of many stick shapes that went to the moon.
 
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You certainly have a way with words JwR. Luckily, I happen to have a pigmy pony!!
 
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They countered at $1,299...decisions decisions!
 
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Good grief...I can hear "Dooo it, Dooo it, Dooo it!"

I just put in an offer of $1290. Hopefully he accepts.
 
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It is April 1st @Syzygy. Just fooling. I wouldn't do you like that. But you better buy this one before someone else does
 
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They countered at $1,299...decisions decisions!
I paid $1.3k for mine (full kit) 3-4 years ago, this is a nice deal even with the minimal wear- which actually looks good on this watch as it’s meant to be abused.
 
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For all you bargain hunters out there, I just wanted to put in a plug for checking local antique and thrift stores. I just picked up this 1938 Tavannes Tank for less than the cost of a cheap strap. The shop owner said it didn't run, but was wrong. I cautiously gave it a partial wind last night and it ran for over 24 hours and kept time. I'll be sending it off for a service soon.

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Syzygy
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Trigger pulled. I'd like to thank all the enablers on this thread!

As for the April fools joke...it says I should receive the shipment by April 8th!! LMAO!!

I'll be sure to post a pic once it's on the wrist, and again, thank you!
 
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Trigger pulled. I'd like to thank all the enablers on this thread!

As for the April fools joke...it says I should receive the shipment by April 8th!! LMAO!!

I'll be sure to post a pic once it's on the wrist, and again, thank you!
Congrats- it’s a great watch that I have no fear wearing anywhere. If the bezel wear bothers you (which I think looks cool), I’m sure you could get a new bezel from Sinn.
 
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Trigger pulled. I'd like to thank all the enablers on this thread!

As for the April fools joke...it says I should receive the shipment by April 8th!! LMAO!!

I'll be sure to post a pic once it's on the wrist, and again, thank you!


Hurray for enabling! That's a great looking piece that looks like it could stop a bullet if you ever needed to that. Wear it in good health!
 
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