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  1. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 5, 2020

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    i don't know where this falls on the value spectrum at 580. i guess that depends on who you ask.

    i will say is you'll have some f-off value with it. not to mention a very cool and unusual dial.

    35mm all dial means it will prolly wear larger

    never hurts to ask the seller they'll take "x" amount for it. the buy it now price will always be there.

    seller wants 110 to ship to the USA. that's another obstacle you could ask about as well

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIAGET-Mens-Antique-Watch-Hand-winding-1950s/264703756391?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=225074&meid=f41edd840f2441be8af6fd874fc9b89e&pid=100005&rk=6&rkt=12&mehot=co&sd=153916096918&itm=264703756391&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=SimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithBBEV2aDemotion&brand=Piaget&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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  2. sxl2004 May 5, 2020

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    I like the rug width of 19mm
    ;)
     
  3. Vitezi May 5, 2020

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    When I first dipped my newbie toe into vintage watches, I was advised by sage and wizened collectors to look for steel cases (limits the problems with flaking chrome or gold plate), dials with applied indices and logos (limits the exposure to redials), and to time-only movements from the 1950s and 1960s.

    Here are two examples of unpolished Tissot Seastars from the late 1950s with robust full-rotor automatic movements and fancy indices, priced around USD $150:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-100-o...star-in-very-excellent-condition/254587186938Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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    The above example even retains its original crown :thumbsup:

    Another version here:
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tissot-Armbanduhr-SEASTAR-Automatik-1950er-Jahre/264672700862Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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    If you are patient and willing to hunt, you can find these with an uncommon factory-signed bracelet by Gay Freres. GF bracelets featuring the classic cursive logo were only made in 1958 and early 1959. This watch and bracelet were both made in 1958 and have been married together since:
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  4. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 8, 2020

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    okay...who bought my piaget???

    here is a watch i've had marked for months.

    Vintage Roamer Rockshell Cape Horn Dress Watch NOS w/Original Box.

    don't know what the sellers bottom line is, but i offered 200 and was auto rejected from a $550 buy it now. i suspect it might be around 400 as this watch has been available for a few months now.

    watch has a great look and is new

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Roamer-Rockshell-Cape-Horn-Dress-Watch-NOS-w-Original-Box/163572732977?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=225074&meid=9532e49450a64033b84acc5a13444df8&pid=100678&rk=4&rkt=14&mehot=none&sd=202920298072&itm=163572732977&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&brand=Roamer&_trksid=p2380057.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci:665536ba-90f1-11ea-8b22-facfa7a83ed8|parentrq:f2e01f751710a860a633801affb3943a|iid:1Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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  5. wagudc May 8, 2020

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    An hour to go and no bids. This is a nice little vintage piece for $150 usd shipped.
     
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  6. redzer007 May 8, 2020

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    That's a super sharp case, and the second hand is superb. Would be tempted if CUS
     
  7. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 13, 2020

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  8. JwRosenthal May 13, 2020

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    That’s a really good deal if that coupon works. If it were the 36mm Airman I would be all over it.
     
  9. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 14, 2020

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    ebay has no record of the sold watch in the system. clearly there was some kind of shenanigans or fraud with the watch
     
  10. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 14, 2020

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  11. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 14, 2020

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    jenny caribbean

    i had one of these but it was a tad too big and just a lil blingy for me @ 42mm

    i prolly would have kept it if it was 39mm...calling all big wristers....yes,..this means you ganz

    only 495

    the rubber strap is comfy...and considering doxa is selling their new rubber on the carbon for 440, well...you know...ha

    seller also has orange and silver dials....i guess these were the worst sellers on the jenny line

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jenny-5003...15419:g:FD8AAOSwVkBeRBrc:sc:Other!06896!US!-1Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network



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  12. ConElPueblo May 14, 2020

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  15. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 14, 2020

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    good catch. i didn't even notice that. i might reconsider it.
     
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  16. JwRosenthal May 14, 2020

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    Seller calls it a “Calatrava”....ugh! Points off for that!
     
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  17. pIoNeErOfThEnILe May 14, 2020

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    lol...... i didn't even notice that either.. ....pronto's are undervalued imo. well,....some of them.

    seller isn't taking any messages. watch description is all but coming out to say that it may need a service, so there's another 100.

    shipping to usa might be expensive or whatever number he wants it to be...one step forward, two steps back

    the watch might cost you 300 with tax/shipping..not including the hundo for the service.....suddenly, i do not want it anymore
     
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  18. JwRosenthal May 14, 2020

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    This seems to be the theme with these “bargain” watches- we as “collectors” who actually know what’s involved with getting a watch, and owning a watch- start to see less of a bargain when we start doing the math.
     
  19. wagudc May 14, 2020

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    I agree with you, but I am glad you shared it. I like to see these off the beaten path watches.
     
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  20. Dan S May 14, 2020

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    I really want one of these, and I noticed that one on eBay and tried to talk myself into it. But it just had too many issues.