I think for some of us who have become serious collectors, these bargains are a fun alternative to wringing our hands over $$$ purchases, analyzing every scratch, dials and hand lume matching, serial numbers....there is something nice in buying something cool or fun looking that we can just say- sure, why not. To me these watches are like finding a dime when you’re a kid and running to the store to buy candy. On some of my favorite Bulova’s and Gruens, I have more into into the service than the watch- and some I don’t bother servicing, just clean and wear- if they are close that’s good enough for those.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174369476346Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network This could be a fun one. Why I'm sharing it instead of buying it: I'm only get straps for swapping in 18mm. This one has a 20mm lug width.
Dynawind at $80. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203087090339Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Lovely GP early 60’s Elgin with spectacular circle brushed dial and cross-hatch knurling on the bezel. The dateless dial lay-out is perfection, stepped outer race track, lume pips are bright and plump. Never seen one like this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/233690961676Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
A nice one, but there is a crack in the crystal at 7:00. I am not sure how easy it would be to find a replacement.
I enjoy the hunt as much as anyone but when it gets down to the nitty gritty, I’m always asking myself - will I wear it? My early buy Tissot, Roamer and Oris have generally lost out to Omega, Longines, Certina and others. So, I look at this thread. I love this thread but wearing opportunity intervenes.
Hesitated with this one! A bit battered! Still has a certain rugged vintage diver charm. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Delta-Vi...565141?hash=item1cf16d6ed5:g:D04AAOSwLRxfQnsyPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Similar Hudson Diver https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...753966?hash=item3fe75fc92e:g:DV8AAOSwfcle4m9NPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Another Diver!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foxter-S...499861?hash=item3b4d08e855:g:zqUAAOSwmflfQC7hPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Good affordable way into the world of military watches. This one is on the small side at 32mm I think and is in nickel chrome but is clean and is what appears to be an Indian Military issued watch with the markings on the back. The seller is taking offers. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283987680596Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Waltham. Keep an eye on this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/184416785451Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
Bet this would look great in the sunlight although the seller knows his Seiko so I doubt there’s much wiggle on price. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193635363903Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
https://omegaforums.net/threads/fs-bag-o-bulovas-230-including-usa-delivery.118786/ This also belongs here I think
Agreed- it would take @Nepomuceño and I a while to sift through the garbage to come up with these. Also want to add- it’s a nice cross section of Bulova style and technology- well curated.