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Nepomuceño
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Did anyone snag or see this one? $30 Tissot not working but sold. Pictures weren't great but who knows.
 
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On the high side of “deal” but seller claims fully serviced by a watchmaker- not “I got a guy”, so that does add over half the value.

This one has it all- linen dial, coin edge bezel, fantastic lugs, USA movement- but it’s small at 30mm and gold plated. If you can rock the small- this is awesome.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/143680715449
 
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not cleaned yet. Just received and threw on a random strap.

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That is downright handsome. Much better than in the eBay photos.
 
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That’s nice! Is there a pattern on the dial?

Yea a linen dial. But it has this pattern that looks like scratches but seems to be part of the dial.
 
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So I'm pretty sure that this chronograph with no name on it is a bargain at $270. The dial looks pretty amazing, along with a rose gold case. I'm guessing it's plate since the back is stainless, but it is a nice looking watch, despite the seller's awful photos.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/montre-vintage-chronographe-beau-cadran-noir/114247201669

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rcs914 rcs914
So I'm pretty sure that this chronograph with no name on it is a bargain at $270. The dial looks pretty amazing, along with a rose gold case. I'm guessing it's plate since the back is stainless, but it is a nice looking watch, despite the seller's awful photos.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/montre-vintage-chronographe-beau-cadran-noir/114247201669

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Either the dial or the hands have been replaced as the dial has lume pips (dark but there) and the hands don’t. But a cool watch for little more than the value of the movement.
 
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I'm guessing it's plate since the back is stainless
Indeed, "boitier plaqué" = "plated case."
 
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I've been watching these posts and they've been very helpful. So I went to contribute and instead bought myself a watch ::facepalm1::
... so I'm both happy and sad. My search was for a cheap military feel vintage.

So here is my second choice, a 33mm Ralco Manual Wind Tuxdeo for $139 USD with "Make Offer". Fellow members, please correct me if wrong. Picked based on
  1. Nice look - yes not quite military
  2. Original Dial and Hands
  3. Likely little or unpolished
Con's, no idea of Ralco movements are any good, but they were produced by Movado.

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And the one I actually bought, Helvetia 3190P30 Military 30mm $225 USD, but agreed on $159 USD. Before this I had no knowledge of Helvetia, but @CVivash has a great Helvetia History website that is very informative. Picked based on,
  1. Nice dial, original hands, original crown
  2. Likely unpolished
  3. Serviced (hmm... I'll ask from whom) with warranty - which I waived with the discount
Con's, I'm a little concerned with what looks like rust but let's wait and see.

Hopefully it arrives early next week!

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