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For anyone who is a milwatch collector - these usually fly under the radar, and the description doesn't say much about it. This is a steel-cased, 31mm Tissot, issued by the US Army Ordnance Corps, OH series. These were issued post-WWII. Serial numbers on the caseback and movement are in the correct range. The logo has faded, but hands, case, crown and overall grimy condition are correct. The description suggests it needs a service. BIN of ~$160 is reasonable for a relatively uncommon example in this condition.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334778799232

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Very attractive 34mm stainless Delano Chronometer with sunburst dial and beautiful beveled lugs. I know nothing of the brand, but the quality of the materials and finishes are well worth the asking- also has make offer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1659724798...iUtOx0VTa-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
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Gosh that was quickly gone. I once owned a Delano and was going to go for this one but - wooosh
 
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Gosh that was quickly gone. I once owned a Delano and was going to go for this one but - wooosh
If someone here got it- nice grab! Take that mesh off of it and throw it on a BOR- sexy!
 
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Gosh that was quickly gone. I once owned a Delano and was going to go for this one but - wooosh

That was a cool watch and the brand name will make a juvenile Spanish speaker laugh, "Del ano" = "of the anus" Don't let Google translate fool you though "del año" with the accent over the n is "of the year" there is no accent on the n.
 
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That was a cool watch and the brand name will make a juvenile Spanish speaker laugh, "Del ano" = "of the anus" Don't let Google translate fool you though "del año" with the accent over the n is "of the year" there is no accent on the n.
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wagudc wagudc
That was a cool watch and the brand name will make a juvenile Spanish speaker laugh, "Del ano" = "of the anus" Don't let Google translate fool you though "del año" with the accent over the n is "of the year" there is no accent on the n.
How about, "The year of the anus". Had a couple of those recently.
 
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How about, "The year of the anus". Had a couple of those recently.
Moonswatch: hold my beer.
 
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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
Nice 34mm stainless Waltham alarm watch. Most alarm watches from this era seem to be pretty pedestrian looking but this one has a really nice black dial with 3/6/12 numerals. I will avoid the hyperbole of the “E” word or “Mil” references, but a classic field dial on an alarm complication is something which we don’t often see. The only other one that comes to mind is the Benrus “Bullitt “alarm watch.

I think the asking is a nice price for a watch like this, but has make offer so may get even better.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3944826778...iUtOx0VTa-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

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That seems like a very nice deal for a steel cased alarm watch in decent condition, not exactly the same but similar to my Waltham 😀
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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
And another a17, this one is better than the last for a little more and frankly- better than mine. Says running fine but second hand “bounces” when setting- common issue, get it serviced.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3347831420...iUtOx0VTa-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

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Not sure why this caught my eye, but the second hand is precisely in the same position on both of those A17's you just posted...
 
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Not sure why this caught my eye, but the second hand is precisely in the same position on both of those A17's you just posted...
Perhaps 37 is a code….hmmm
 
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Perhaps 37 is a code….hmmm
Well, the cleaner of the two is gone already! Ha...who snagged it??!!
 
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Well, the cleaner of the two is gone already! Ha...who snagged it??!!
I saw that. I was tempted to just buy it and sell mine
 
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If someone here got it- nice grab! Take that mesh off of it and throw it on a BOR- sexy!
I managed to nab this one. Funnily enough it was before I even saw your post in the thread!

What’s better, the seller accepted my offer of $90 USD… not bad at all
 
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Nice price on a full kit Sinn 556I with factory H-link. About as classic and utilitarian as it gets- this is a watch for the post-apocalypse.
Price is about $300 off MSRP. Seller doesn’t specify how old it is so not sure if warranty is still in effect. That said, he does say make offer and $1-1.1k would be an even nicer price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1554402270...iUtOx0VTa-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
Received this one earlier today. Looks even better in person even though the condition is not excellent as described (see the nick on the bezel btw 2&3)and the bracelet was installed upside down. Thanks @JwRosenthal
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