I think you could make a case with eBay about this "deposit" listing. You could buy it, pay, and then try to get the watch shipped claiming that "Buy It Now" means just that and the deposit thing is bulls and against eBay's rules.

 

Yep, I was thinking in the same lines. Just shot a report to eBay.

 

In my own, limited defense,....I was getting closer.....an am now catching my own mistakes!

 

You really never know. A fedexophobic (almost sounds like a real word... there should be a word for fear of shipping, but there ain't) seller might use eBay to advertise an item, never intending to ship at all, and then give you a deal to avoid the risk of shipping. There are those who cannot afford to lose an $8k watch, even on a very good bet, so they might sell it face-to-face for $6k. As always, safety first, but... I might consider a day trip to Naugatuck for this.

 

what does "the dial is the pink kind" mean?
watch looks like a cracker as Lou likes to say.
for $6k worth the trip IMHO (but not from Chi. lol)

 

He should self-medicate with one of his other products... might help him calm down a bit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NIB-Der...158?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fb64a346Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

A few more ultra-chrons to consider:

SS - poor pics but low BIN. Worth a shot maybe?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Automatic-Longines-Ultra-Chron-1960s-Original-Bracelet-/221716569598Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

18K, ending in 13 hrs - it previously sold at close to 700 euros, got relisted with a ridiculous BIN price, and now back on auction. Case and caseback might have had some polishing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251886904507Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

gd luck folks!

 

You mean nothing wrong other than the missing bezel.

 

Shucks, now's my turn to miss the bloody obvious!

Edited my post to replace with another candidate to consider

 

S'alright. I've made similar mistakes critiquing watches before, and I'll inevitably make them again.

 

Hmm...a bit discouraged by the last date of participation on this thread. So, for anyone who still looks here...
http://m.ebay.com/itm/141670480029Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
A beautiful example of a mid-30's Longines. A bit small perhaps for today's taste. And I'm sure an expert will be along to point out issues not obvious to me! (I'm okay with that as if it mattered)...
But here's the catch. The seller's reputation is stellar, and his ability to extract ridiculous high bids is astounding (still smarting over a nice Wittnauer that sold north of $400. Wittnauer, people!)
Here's instant gratification in a photo from the listing on US eBay (hope the link works but the item number is there).

 

Unfortunately, the dial has been refinished (though he does, fairly enough, state that in his description).

 

Too bad about the dial lacquer issue, but still a very uncommon watch, and potentially attractive at the right price…

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LONGINES-30...974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a0138cf36Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Cal 431 GC flagship ultrachron in excellent shape

http://m.ebay.com/itm/271908901519Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

4+ hrs left, less than 300usd. Gd luck folks!