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Looking at the photos of that one and I think that "serviced" should be in quotes after seeing the movement shot:

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I've been eyeing this one on ebay for a bit, but I know nothing about the brand. Is it worth it? noticed its pretty dinged up on the back of the lugs with some odd coloration on the front but still? They are asking $150
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You need to start a new thread, this one is for recommendations.
You will then get replies.
Also you will need to quote price if you want to know it’s worth.
 
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I've been eyeing this one on ebay for a bit, but I know nothing about the brand. Is it worth it? noticed its pretty dinged up on the back of the lugs with some odd coloration on the front but still? They are asking $150

So at $125 it's not terrible, but not really a great bargain as it is gold plated (which is less desirable at least to me), is missing the case back medallion, and as you pointed out it is pretty dinged up. It is absolutely possible to get one of these in almost pristine shape with the original bracelet/band for $200
 
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So at $125 it's not terrible, but not really a great bargain as it is gold plated (which is less desirable at least to me), is missing the case back medallion, and as you pointed out it is pretty dinged up. It is absolutely possible to get one of these in almost pristine shape with the original bracelet/band for $200
Thank you, my brain didn't even notice the missing medallion. I have been trying to find one like these in gold/silver (preferably silver w/bracelet) because it seems like a great watch for the price point. I guess I will just keeping waiting for a pristine one to show up
 
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Thank you, my brain didn't even notice the missing medallion. I have been trying to find one like these in gold/silver (preferably silver w/bracelet) because it seems like a great watch for the price point. I guess I will just keeping waiting for a pristine one to show up
Plating looks worn as well so hard pass. As said before, you can find a stunning stainless one for not much more- be patient grasshopper,
 
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really cool watch!
They really are a lot of fun. I wore mine on the factory strap, but found it a bit too thin and dainty feeling. With the help of JW, I was able to quickly source a '60's Fortner Komfit and it was a game changer. Changed it from 'oh, nice' to 'this is frikin awesome!'
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They really are a lot of fun. I wore mine on the factory strap, but found it a bit too thin and dainty feeling. With the help of JW, I was able to quickly source a '60's Fortner Komfit and it was a game changer. Changed it from 'oh, nice' to 'this is frikin awesome!'
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I had mine on a military strap, but I find it uncomfortable. Being one of the nicest people on OF, @JwRosenthal found the same komfit for me on eBay earlier. Thanks for sharing.
 
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I just spent all my energy resisting…. Too many watches…. FYI Seller offered it to me $350 so make that offer
 
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I just spent all my energy resisting…. Too many watches…. FYI Seller offered it to me $350 so make that offer
Better start shopping 16mm strap options! Fluco has some nice ones in that size.
 
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If I hadn't bought one recently with a similar vibe.........

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If I hadn't bought one recently with a similar vibe.........

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Is this a knockoff Fifty Fathoms?
 
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Is this a knockoff Fifty Fathoms?
Knock-off is a such a crude term for watches owned by members of this forum, we reserve that for the Invicta and Steinhart crowd. Here it’s “in the style of”.
 
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Knock-off is a such a crude term for watches owned by members of this forum, we reserve that for the Invicta and Steinhart crowd. Here it’s “in the style of”.
Sorry, I am not a native English speaker, I did not mean to be disrespectful. I guess replica would have been a more appropriate term.
 
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