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Like the one on the right? I got that on a non working diver which cost me $14. Keep watching those listings. The straps and bracelets are often worth way more than the watches...
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Dibs on the Wyler 馃榾
 
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Like the one on the right? I got that on a non working diver which cost me $14. Keep watching those listings. The straps and bracelets are often worth way more than the watches...
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With small square holes, 19mm... But Yep that texture and color.
 
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Like the one on the right? I got that on a non working diver which cost me $14. Keep watching those listings. The straps and bracelets are often worth way more than the watches...
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And yes- look at the bracelets/ straps and not just the watch.
Horn lugged Forstner Komfit- yes the NASA bracelet, on non-working Bulova POS for $69
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60's rivet stretch link bracelet on one jewel diver for $18
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Be the Shockmaster!
Nice looking GP Elgin, sunray textured dual, red second hand, turtle-ish lugs. Dial has some crud on it, may clean up- may not. Make an offer and get it for lunch money.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/324304806629
 
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And yes- look at the bracelets/ straps and not just the watch.
Horn lugged Forstner Komfit- yes the NASA bracelet, on non-working Bulova POS for $69
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60's rivet stretch link bracelet on one jewel diver for $18
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There should be a "learn how to fish" post about looking for the random stuff in ebay listings. Here's a good one I caught a couple weeks ago.

The photo from the ad, hmmmm what's that rivet band on the watch on the bottom right? Might as well make a $20 offer and find out...


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Well....

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1955 small logo 7205 bracelet. End links had been molested, but was still a nice catch and release for $20.

Keep those eyes peeled on junk watches for the good stuff.
 
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There should be a "learn how to fish" post about looking for the random stuff in ebay listings. Here's a good one I caught a couple weeks ago.

The photo from the ad, hmmmm what's that rivet band on the watch on the bottom right? Might as well make a $20 offer and find out...


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Well....

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1955 small logo 7205 bracelet. End links had been molested, but was still a nice catch and release for $20.

Keep those eyes peeled on junk watches for the good stuff.
You win
 
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Sweet little Enicar Seapearl with awesome textured dial. Case is gold plated but it looks to be in nice shape. This would be sweet paired with a suede strap for autumn.
Seller says running, and has make offer

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/303698377145
 
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Sweet little Enicar Seapearl with awesome textured dial. Case is gold plated but it looks to be in nice shape. This would be sweet paired with a suede strap for autumn.
Seller says running, and has make offer

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/303698377145
Dials like these offer a lot of visual interest.
 
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Wasn't trying to brag, just a good example of buying junk for the straps.

Now I feel like a jerk. Sorry 馃
Not at all! We all celebrate in the spoils of victory!
Had I found that I would be showing it off too.

Now the big question- do you have the watch upon which to mount that bracelet or will that $20 bracelet cost you $1.5k? 馃槜
 
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Not at all! We all celebrate in the spoils of victory!
Had I found that I would be showing it off too.

Now the big question- do you have the watch upon which to mount that bracelet or will that $20 bracelet cost you $1.5k? 馃槜
And if you don't have the watch that pairs with it, I'm sure @slique12 can help you out with that ::stirthepot::
 
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Not at all! We all celebrate in the spoils of victory!
Had I found that I would be showing it off too.

Now the big question- do you have the watch upon which to mount that bracelet or will that $20 bracelet cost you $1.5k? 馃槜

Ha! I have enough projects that started because of one cheap part.

You give a mouse a cookie.....

I sold it the day i got it to avoid temptation. I already have another "bargain" Rolex project that needs love and money.
 
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I already have another "bargain" Rolex project that needs love and money.
There is never enough love or money for a project Rolex- it's like trying to restore a boat.
 
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