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Recommended Zenith Watches On Ebay (Not Inquires)

  1. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Apr 23, 2013

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    I like this first generation 3019 PHC - a Datron - better, though it's got the 17J engine:

    1971-72 Datron Pilot
     
  2. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Apr 23, 2013

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    And hey, if you want to upgrade it, all you need is this:

    14J UpgradePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  3. John Chris Il Duca de Luca Apr 23, 2013

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    You see what evil lurks in the hearts of men - alas, this quick little upgrade takes place all too often, methinks!
     
  4. papaebetu Apr 23, 2013

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    In this Zenith Pilot series was made a rare caseback; I will send you more news soon ;)
     
  5. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Apr 23, 2013

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    We look forward to it.

    You're awake early this morning! ;)
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 27, 2013

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  7. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Apr 27, 2013

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    The movement looks, ummm, bad.
     
  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 27, 2013

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    Indeed looks like its seen its fair share of water
     
  9. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 27, 2013

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    very unrealistic price for a watch in this condition. You could get a very fine one for less.
     
  10. John Chris Il Duca de Luca Apr 27, 2013

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    I agree. The key is always the movement. This one is from late in the production (= least desirable version, save only the non-certified ones from the same era) and in rough shape - check out the regulator.
     
  11. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 1, 2013

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    here's that cal. 146 chronograph with the paperclip repair of the minute recorder jumper, only this time, the seller is smart enough not to show movement pics

    http://www.ebay.de/itm/ZENITH-Chron...soires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item35c71f19d3Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  12. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 4, 2013

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  14. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist May 10, 2013

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    I didn't see it either. Good deal, despite minor shortcomings you mention, factory replacement hands and tastefully relumed hour markers.
    Interesting case number for a late-production A386: 230E879... between the known ranges of 922Dxxx-923Dxxx and 231Exxx-233Exxx. LouS take note. ;)
     
  15. andy_s May 10, 2013

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    Minor indeed, I point them out purely in reference to price rather than a criticism. The hands looked OK to me, at least the main hands - is there a characteristic of replacement hands I've missed? The lume appears consistent, as you say.
     
  16. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist May 10, 2013

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    Well minor points are the fun part. We're here for the quibbling. :)

    The subdial hands have pointy ends... like mine. I prefer this design, but original hands have squared ends. I think the hour, minute and chrono sweep second paddle hands are replacements because... the subdial hands have pointy ends. ;). And because they look so good. Not sure how else to tell with those.
     
  17. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 13, 2013

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  18. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 19, 2013

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  19. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist May 19, 2013

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  20. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 19, 2013

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