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  1. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 11, 2013

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  2. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Jun 11, 2013

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    Well you always can make an offer :p. I think Dennis will come out with his famous $1 offer........or probably 1 pence
     
  3. alam Jun 11, 2013

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    This one is a very special one, that will be hand-packed with lots of care by Ms. Anna in London :)
     
  4. NT931 Jun 11, 2013

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    And amazingly there's another seller on ebay asking for $89 Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Networkfor the pouch!

    And even more amazingly, if you look at this page Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network, it looks like someone did buy one from the seller at $89 on May 13th... :eek:
     
  5. ulackfocus Jun 11, 2013

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    I'm not surprised at all.
     
  6. Dash1 Jun 11, 2013

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    Unbelievable!
     
  7. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 11, 2013

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    I saw this the other day! Second time its been listed. Jokers!
     
  8. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jun 11, 2013

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    I could make some money with the cases I have here in the shop apparently! LOL!

    I can't imagine anyone would spend that much on these - they are very cheaply made....in China....

    Cheers, Al
     
  9. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 11, 2013

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    They are, but i have two and they make great travel cases for when you take a couple of pieces with you. I paid £8 for my first and the other when i had a service on my Seamaster.

    List yours on ebay for £12 each they will fly out the door ;)
     
  10. ulackfocus Jun 11, 2013

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    Al, you would be shocked at how much money you could scrape together from what you may think is junk. I had an old DateJust gold crown that was replaced many years ago during a service. Put it on eBay a while back and was pleasantly surprised to get a few bucks for it.
     
  11. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jun 11, 2013

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    I'm sure there are people who would buy this stuff....I guess if I can get 12 pounds for the Omega case, I should charge at least 24 for the Blancpain one I have...same exact thing, only black and with a different name on it...

    As for gold crowns - well I just replaced one on a TT Seamaster, and it will be going back to the owner of course - it's solid 18k gold and I'm sure he can get some good scrap value from it that will at least help offset the cost of the new one. It wasn't cheap!

    Cheers, Al
     
  12. ulackfocus Jun 11, 2013

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    I think I have several Ω crowns, including an early 60's 14.70x / Seamaster De Ville scalloped style and a 50's Seamaster cloverleaf one. I have a pretty decent 50's Seamaster 2646-2 case, crystal, and retainer ring too. Not worth inventorying all the parts stuff since I'm not a watchmaker.

    I'd love to get a tiny pink gold Eterna logo crown to match my 18ct 1466U, and an alarm AS1475 or AS1930 movement for my NOS Wristalarm pieces.
     
  13. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Jun 11, 2013

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    I need one of these... if this is in fact a correct Centenary crown.

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  14. KARNAK Jun 15, 2013

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    Morning all,
    Cannot believe this Anna in London is looking for £79.99 or $125.41, I had 5 of these, 2 gave away to a fellow friend collector, the rest (3) I tried to sell on EBAY, I first had them listed for £15, did not get one offer, then I reduced the price to £10 still not get one single bid so I can't figure how this person expects to get that kinda money, I figure they have been out in the sun too long, actually the way the weather is here make that rain.So I have 3 of them in my watch parts box.
    Regards,
    KARNAK