No more tanks tonight. Another 3 star 7001 benrus, SS case, bright linen dIal, pips are a little dark but all there, red second hand. Apparently a little moisture on the dial by the crown, looks like a shadow but seller mentions it. Make a offer on this- it’s lovely.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143711046161C
Certina DS!! Stainless case with those lovely twisted lugs, dial has typical patina (damage) that we see on these (which is don’t understand- weren’t these supposed to be really waterproof?!?!) and needs a crystal but apparently running. Don’t know enough about these to say if the crown and the back are correct but they look appropriate and back has wear commensurate with the case.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/383699997529
On the high side for value thread but this is worth showing.
Tissot PR 516 with a stunning blue dial that has not flaked off to hell! What makes this special is not only the stunning blue dial that is not trying to migrate back to Switzerland, but the nearly perfect bezel and ....wait for it ....the stainless racing bracelet- this thing is a time capsule. Rarely do we see them like this, and that is worth a premium. Also says make offer so let’s see who can steal this thing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303671137565
The thread title says "good value" and their certainly fits the bill. It is a very good value for the money, plus they take offers.
Another on the high side but again, worth a look.
SS Hamilton tuxedo dialed Auto. This is probably late 50’s, the case looks sharp and not dressed up for sale, probably polished and back rebrushed long ago but done well. Crystal could use a polish obviously but the dial is stunning. Concentric inner section, raised hour marker track in contrasting black and the outer stepped ring has perfect bright yellow pips that match the hands- this is an eye catching watch. Also love the vintage mesh bracelet, probably not factory but would be a pleasant surprise if it is.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164362714206
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.
If you are sitting on the sidelines thinking that these vintage watches are too small, buy this one. I don't care what people say, 35mm is plenty big for any man. This watch exudes class, something a 50s jazzman would wear.
On the high side for value thread but this is worth showing.
Tissot PR 516 with a stunning blue dial that has not flaked off to hell! What makes this special is not only the stunning blue dial that is not trying to migrate back to Switzerland, but the nearly perfect bezel and ....wait for it ....the stainless racing bracelet- this thing is a time capsule. Rarely do we see them like this, and that is worth a premium. Also says make offer so let’s see who can steal this thing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303671137565
Another from our own FS section- this is 70’s funk to the max!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/anker-watch-70s-weirdness-£50-max-isolation-challenge.119052/
