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Recommended Longines Watches On Ebay

  1. khmt2 Nov 3, 2015

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    Thanks Dennis for putting me straight, 2) in particular explains away a mystery that has been bugging me. :thumbsup:
     
  2. ulackfocus Nov 3, 2015

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    No worries. If you've ever seen a watch that had a medallion removed (happens with these Conquests and Omega Constellations on occasion) you'd see how the spot for the medallion is carved out of the caseback. Polishing that all the way down would make the entire caseback very thin.

    EDIT: Just wanted to say I had spotted this watch a couple days ago and recommended it to a member after having a good look at it and comparing it to an identical one that a TimeZone member own(ed). The data I had on that was confirmed by this listing, and I've seen these with the same set up (bowler crown, no magnifier, plain caseback) a few times over the last 7 or so years.
     
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  3. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 3, 2015

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    In other words, this is a rare and beautiful watch!
    I don't believe you saying you are the one who WON the auction... just considering this reference, right?
     
  4. ulackfocus Nov 3, 2015

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    I think he's saying he did win the auction, but hasn't paid yet.

    Dude, pay and get that. It's in stellar shape, and these presentation watches that lack an inscription are very uncommon. I'm supposed to be in shutdown mode, plus I just sent Kyle a chunk of change (see the "And what did you buy today?" thread), so I had to pass. No big deal though as I would have lost figuring a $2000 bid would have brought it home.

    ..... and by the way, congrats! :thumbsup:
     
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  5. JohnSteed Nov 3, 2015

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    + 25 ;)
     
  6. primabaleron Nov 5, 2015

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    Well, unfortunately I did not win the auction. Therefore, I do not pay :)
    Thank you guys for all the information. Useful to me in the future !
     
  7. codice86 Nov 5, 2015

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    I was the one buying it. £460 off ebay and with paypal gift. I had bought from him before (both on here and on ebay) and never had issues, so I felt comfortable in proceeding this way.

    I'll try to post a picture later when I get home
     
  8. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 5, 2015

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    Looking forward to seeing which watch you are talking about, since @jose75 already fessed-up to this one:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/151868699561?rmvSB=truePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  9. codice86 Nov 5, 2015

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    That is the one, not sure what @jose75 is referring to..
     
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  10. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Nov 5, 2015

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    He was referring to the same watch.

    I'm not going to speak for @jose75 , but after what he told me, it sounds like the seller might have been up to his old tricks :mad:... and why he's no longer allowed here on our forum ::rant:
     
  11. x3no Nov 12, 2015

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  12. dragoman Nov 29, 2015

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  13. alam Nov 29, 2015

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  14. ulackfocus Nov 29, 2015

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    Looks good to me. Seems to be an original dial, the case looks good, and the crown is correct abeit a little worn. If you can get that watch under $700 you'd be getting a good deal. Gold filled versions like that are seen more often than solid gold specimens, but any of those caliber 34x doctor's dialed Admirals aren't everyday watches.
     
  15. dragoman Nov 29, 2015

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    Which is why watching things like this hurts...

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    ... real bad

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    Though sometimes, at 5.500 $ for the privilege, they also give a quantum, not a modicum, of solace...

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rar...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    ... or just a plain good laugh at the crazy prices some people ask.
     
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  16. LawBrk Nov 30, 2015

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    First, that is a crime against humanity, but the second is what is right and good in all of Watch-dom! What a specimen! Of all the different "Doc" watches, the Longines might be my favorite, the Hammys are fun too. Is the crown on the 14K stainless?
     
  17. PHPHD Dec 4, 2015

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    Seems like the 3rd time this is on eBay - what's going on? :cautious:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/311499044740Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  18. baoquang Dec 9, 2015

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    slept over this auction :( great condition and great final price ... hope someone of us got it

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/151898249005Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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  19. Rman Dec 9, 2015

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    Why can't the seller be named and called out?
    Seems like it would help others avoid disaster.

    Who has the watch, Codice or Jose75? All very clandestine.:cautious:
     
  20. codice86 Dec 9, 2015

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