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pIoNeErOfThEnILe
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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.m1851

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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.m1851

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I like the rug width of 19mm
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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/254587186938

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The above example even retains its original crown 👍

Another version here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tissot-Armbanduhr-SEASTAR-Automatik-1950er-Jahre/264672700862

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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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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:1

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Vitezi Vitezi
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/254587186938

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The above example even retains its original crown 👍

An hour to go and no bids. This is a nice little vintage piece for $150 usd shipped.
 
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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:1

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That's a super sharp case, and the second hand is superb. Would be tempted if CUS
 
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pIoNeErOfThEnILe pIoNeErOfThEnILe
not ebay, but ashford.

not my thing but the price is right if you do like it

glycine gmt for $299.......enter coupon code - ASHGLCN299

https://www.ashford.com/us/GL0067.pid?sdtid=14037926&AID=13803057&PID=4485850&SID=de44a66094fa11eaa2447276c69fe3700INT&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&src=AACJ&PubName=Slickdeals LLC&LinkName=Movado Sale Up to 75% off&PubCID=1122587&cjevent=de802aa894fa11ea832e05690a24060e

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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.
 
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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.
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I have one of these. Good deal if you get it for $1K. I paid much more.

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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
 
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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!-1



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Seller calls it a “Calatrava”....ugh! Points off for that!


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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pIoNeErOfThEnILe pIoNeErOfThEnILe
....the watch might cost you 300 with tax/shipping..not including the hundo for the service.....suddenly, i do not want it anymore
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.
 
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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

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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ConElPueblo ConElPueblo
If you can live with some condition issues and a wrong crown and case back, this is as cheap as these gets:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ce...sh=item42187876da:g:gs8AAOSwby5evDCK#shpCntId

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If it hadn't been for the case back, I would probably have been gone for it.

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.
 
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