Or you can luck out and get an all stainless case automatic 17 jewel 20ATM rated watch like this one for $26 including shipping if people just aren't paying attention: There is no dial damage btw - that's all dust. Probably tritium dust from the hand I won't buy the chromed case watches as I've said before - it keeps me honest with spending less, and I just don't see them as a decent value - they are almost always cheaper made ones that aren't worth it, despite maybe looking cool. Here's a great example of what you are really referring to though - a Sears chome case "Compressor" that someone is trying to get $1K for. Sure it's NOS condition, but that doesn't magically make it good. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-SEARS-...471050?hash=item5b7acfed8a:g:L14AAOSwEuBfL0YOPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
A Hamilton at $99. A bad crystal is hiding that dial. Pictures are crap but that's pretty standard for eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/193646218282Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
A nice Waltham with blue script. And it's $55. https://www.ebay.com/itm/392928103540Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
A little higher up but here ya go. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203093042050Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
this one was filthy when it arrived this afternoon. But a quick wipe and much better. It still needs a good bath and new crystal. Small but stunning with this dial.
Willing to bet that crystal will wet sand out. A stunner, and all time classic from Bulova/ -congrats
Dude! Should I just start sending them directly to you via PM?? Seriously man, you need to do a show and tell thread of your own after you get all these sorted out.
C-shaped case Vantage (Hamilton sub-brand) for $20. Dial and lume is excellent, plated case looks outstanding-it's a deal- someone grab this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/143716672759Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
I don't have a clue what this is but it's funky! Probably a 1-jewel movment but it's blue, it's square and it comes with a bracelet! https://www.ebay.com/itm/174419855538Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
If I remember they were usually branded Standard Time corp, but never gave much thought to who made them. One of the bargain Swiss OEM makers I assume like FHF or someone- I'm sure there has been a thesis written on them at some point.
70s goodness https://www.ebay.com/itm/Certina-Ar...013622?hash=item2f49773b36:g:jlIAAOSwG-dfRXJ9Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
I know. I know. I just checked and I have 12 packages scheduled to arrive from Ebay in next 5 days. I must have bought at least 8 other watches since I started looking at this thread. Not to forget the rabbit holes I have disappeared down looking at unknown watch makes. What have you done to me? Its my birthday soon so can allocate them to that excuse....problem is my wife vets everything coming in via the front door for covid. I have to beat her to the postman! PS I saw that Vantage and was going to get it too but decided to leave it for others - $20 for an auto? No brainer. PPS havent forgotten about sending you that parcel - its still here on my desk!
Me too, it’s some form of collector crack. I was trawling through the first ten pages of this thread seeing what the early finds were and found a link to an auction that was still live.... made a low-ball offer.....accepted. Help.
