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On the skin diver front we have this clean all steel Helbros
This looks great, and the style lives on (in the GO SeaQ or the Airain Sous-Marine, for example), and the Helbros Invincible is a classic brand, but unfortunately this is a chromed base metal case, and not in great shape. $125 is cheap, but I'd suggest waiting for a better watch unless you're buying in bulk.
 
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TDBK TDBK
This looks great, and the style lives on (in the GO SeaQ or the Airain Sous-Marine, for example), and the Helbros Invincible is a classic brand, but unfortunately this is a chromed base metal case, and not in great shape. $125 is cheap, but I'd suggest waiting for a better watch unless you're buying in bulk.

I noticed this as well after my post. Sorry. Maybe someone could get it for under $100 and gift it to their child.
 
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Nice no date Movado Sub Sea. Nicely priced but someone may get a deal as seller accepts offers and the watch "needs a new battery"
Should clean up very well and look awesome on a nice strap.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/175543729194
 
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Gamble alert- Longines Admiral with crappy pics form a seller with 0 feedback (we all gotta start somewhere). Dial looks nice (bright colored lume) but pics suck. Case back looks ok (but pics suck). Can’t see if the crown is signed (pics suck). But seller does say working condition so there is that. Make an offer and this may be a steal.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1448667994...iUtOx0VTa-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

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I sadly missed out 🙁
I know I don’t need another dress watch 😗

Nice lugs on that one
 
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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
Gamble alert- Longines Admiral with crappy pics form a seller with 0 feedback (we all gotta start somewhere). Dial looks nice (bright colored lume) but pics suck. Case back looks ok (but pics suck). Can’t see if the crown is signed (pics suck). But seller does say working condition so there is that. Make an offer and this may be a steal.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1448667994...iUtOx0VTa-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

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No offer button available, so maybe via PMs but ebay claims they frown upon this. YMMV.

The hands look a bit corroded maybe, but like you said, terrible pics. Why is the date wheel off center, just poor adjustment?
 
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No offer button available, so maybe via PMs but ebay claims they frown upon this. YMMV.

The hands look a bit corroded maybe, but like you said, terrible pics. Why is the date wheel off center, just poor adjustment?

I think you’re right about the hands - are they hypodermics?

The date issue is a good spot and I’d be worried about the lack of detail and photos. Parts are hard to source for these.
 
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RevZMan123 RevZMan123
No offer button available, so maybe via PMs but ebay claims they frown upon this. YMMV.

The hands look a bit corroded maybe, but like you said, terrible pics. Why is the date wheel off center, just poor adjustment?
Oops- didn’t see the no offer. Date may be the cycle engaging for date change- they don’t instantly snap at 12. Hands…this is what happens when I’m up at 3am
 
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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
Oops- didn’t see the no offer. Date may be the cycle engaging for date change- they don’t instantly snap at 12. Hands…this is what happens when I’m up at 3am

I watched and the seller offered it for $250 if that helps. I'm new at this so not so keen to take a gamble so go ahead if you want it
 
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I watched and the seller offered it for $250 if that helps. I'm new at this so not so keen to take a gamble so go ahead if you want it
Lol- I post here so I don’t get tempted to buy it!
 
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Anthony Lane Anthony Lane
Another Helbros Invincible accepting offers. Looks very clean.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2849649696...wbX-eCPTSu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Is it just me, or does the center black section of the dial with the Helbros and Invincible script seem to be twisted just a touch, as if it's aligned with 11:59:30 rather than 12:00? I keep looking at this and get the feeling I'm listing to the left...
 
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Is it just me, or does the center black section of the dial with the Helbros and Invincible script seem to be twisted just a touch, as if it's aligned with 11:59:30 rather than 12:00? I keep looking at this and get the feeling I'm listing to the left...
You should talk to your tailor about that…or your mohel.
 
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timesofplenty timesofplenty
not bad, thinking it could be a sky emperor:

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/134380611093
I saw this one, but considering the seller is a high volume watch dealer- this was either not worth their time to fix or was beyond what they wanted to invest. It could be fine and they just want it gone.
 
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