looks like it is missing sub dial hand and description is basically that it is not running. Not sure it is worth the project in the end but that is just me.

 

Thanks! I was really curious because I found it quite attractive. I can't tell if it has a wrong crown(?) but it's just a tad too small for me anyways.

 

Yep, exactly. Which is why I'm not buying it. But if you can work on it yourself?

 

Anddddddddddd he's only gone and done this.

 

hahahahahahahaha. I bet he raised his price after seeing his "view count" shoot up.

 

This has a Lapanouse movement, or a pin pallet chronograph. Kind of like those Cimier timers.

I'll leave the decision to you on that note.

 

Yup! Or somone asked a question (like about the size) so immediately wants to cash in on the interest. These are the assholes I won't buy from even if he dropped it back to $5

 

A steal for a full set Tissot

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Gough Whitlam called, he wants his watch back.

 

Cheap diver. But prob only cheap 1 jewel movement and chrome case but it has got an expensive skin diver look

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I suppose during the period using a cheap one jewel movement had advantages.
Should the watch develop a leak ordering up a drop in replacement movement would be cheaper than having a more expensive movement serviced, especially if moisture had corroded vital parts that required replacement.
Long term accuracy, in terms of seconds per day, would be less important since dive times would be unlikely to exceed one hour.
Probably cheap enough to be disposable at the first sign of running slow or stopping.

When the WW2 era rebreather was still in common use diving below 50 feet was chancy. Scuba tanks greatly extended depth and duration of dives.

 

I beleive these cheaper skin divers were just to give the impression of an adventurous life- they weren't actually meant for real water-sports, although they were waterproof. But if you wanted to look like a deep sea diver while sitting on the beach, these were perfect.

 

More of a swimmers watch than a divers watch.

 

A Benrus 3061 taking offers - worth a punt for someone? I would but I seem to have accumulated several of them recently!

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Sorry cant get a screen grab right now....

 

Another cheap chrome diver, looks in good condition and not much risk at £40 BIN free postage within UK. Seller claims it's running well and suggests it's 42mm including crown so not as small as it looks.

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I must’ve just missed that by seconds, anyone here?

 

Oh, whoops! Yeah definitely not. Not even at $70. But don't tell that to Auction Barn!
https://auctions.auctionbarn.estate/lots/view/1-LT18Q/andre-rivalle-swiss-36mm-chrongraph-wristwatch

Estimated sale price $2250-$4500

 

Nice looking Hamilton. https://www.ebay.com/itm/154110697414Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Weirdly they seem to have listed another one with different dial. Are these foreign knock-offs? Who knows but again at £40 posted not much risk I guess.

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I think so, but your previous analysis is still probably right. An interesting take.