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  1. wagudc Aug 29, 2020

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    I think that might be a redial. Others can weigh in.
     
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  2. Nepomuceño Aug 29, 2020

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    Oof. I think you're right.
     
  3. Keith88lx Aug 29, 2020

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    This one has a cool dial. Says cleaned, oiled and adjusted

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  4. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    Hamilton sub-brand. Concentric dial, pips are fabulous, case is clean as hell. Crown is probably a replacement, but this is a nice watch.
     
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  5. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    SS Certina with sensational case shape and lugs. Dial has a bit of wabi-Sabi but is original and the overall appearance is lovely.
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  6. Wuza72 Aug 29, 2020

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  7. wsfarrell Aug 29, 2020

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    Got it. The story:
    Right out of the box I was unable to wind it, so I opened it up. Turns out the seller, after taking the movement shot, had replaced the retaining ring incorrectly so it pushed against the stem. I fixed that and it wound easily. Timegrapher performance was poor (+225 s/d), so I spent some time adjusting it and got it to +1 s/d. Amplitude is good at 270. There was a large piece of lint on the dial, so I removed the watch from the case and blew off the dial. The dial is 100% flawless, and the markers gleam as though it came off the line yesterday. A quick buff of the crystal and it's ready to rock. Shown below with a gratuitous Devin Thomas gyuto.

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  8. Nepomuceño Aug 29, 2020

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    Wow! Kudos to you. Glad you got it working and it looks great. This is one I wish I could have snagged but it's always good seeing these pieces end up with a member. @JwRosenthal and I can sit back and smile with (some) money still in our wallets. A win-win for everyone IMO :)
     
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  9. Nepomuceño Aug 29, 2020

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  10. wagudc Aug 29, 2020

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    Looks to be in good condition, but in need of a bath and some lume loss on one of the hands. At this price you can afford to get it serviced and lume taken care of. For under $300 you would have a great little watch.
     
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  11. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    Little being the operative. They are one of my favorite Bulova designs, but I don’t own one as they are around 30mm...just on the edge for me. But who know, I’ve dared to dip to 28.5 for a lovely Mido (on a bund strap to bulk it up) so it may not be a stretch. May have to try out my lady’s cocktail watches later :whistling:
     
  12. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    So if you ever wanted to try one of the rectangular cased watches but just didn’t want to pay for a potential fail, this is a good gateway drug. Dial isn’t bad compared to many, case plating actually looks pretty good, and seller says it’s running. Slap a nice croc on this and wear it under a long sleeved Oxford or pinpoint and go old school for a few days and see if it sticks.

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  13. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    The word of the Lord - That is Elgin. Nice SS Elgin, lovely dial under that scuffed up crystal, love the outer tracks, lume pips appear to be all there are some very light spotting on the dial.
    Make offer

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  14. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    SS Lacco with a slick-ass dial. Love the thick bezel and case proportions. says running strong and it’s $49.

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  15. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    Holy swirls Batman!! 10k Wgf Longines with sensation downturned lugs and a swirl dial the likes of which I have never seen. This thing is mesmerizing. And it’s one of the slimmest profiles I have seen in a long time- this thing probably hugs the wrist- won’t even feel it.

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  16. Nepomuceño Aug 29, 2020

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  17. JwRosenthal Aug 29, 2020

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    Roman numerals at 12/6/9, very cool!
     
  18. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Aug 29, 2020

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    looking at the subseconds track, this seems to be a redial. Thoughts?
    Good point at trying these out, I love my little gruen gentlemen’s watch, I could have a dozen of these, so many unique and slight variations in dial and case design
     
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  19. Aquariusmatic Aug 30, 2020

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    Whats the case size? I'm from across the pond and the measure he is using obviously has some play? I wouldn't be a buyer at 32 but at 34 i'd be all over it!
     
  20. JwRosenthal Aug 30, 2020

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    Was about to check but someone snagged it- was it someone here?? That Longines was insane
     
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