The NOS thread

[styggpyggeno1]

Just realized I have added this one to the collection since this thread was up last time. Not NOS but close (still purple goo an the back).

 

[webvan]

Wow, after the disheartening "jrpippen" thread today it was heartwarming to see these beautiful watches, thanks ! And that Memomatic, wow...just WOW !!!

 

[al128]

new forum rule:
this thread needs a yearly bump.

 

[Canuck]

styggpyggeno1

An invitation to post pictures of new old stock watches. Not put together watches built of service parts (for instance Watchco SM300: s or similar) or factory restored ones. We are talking real NOS here – watches that, for some reason, did not sell and ended up unfashionable and forgotten for a long time. Until they suddenly were rediscovered (and sometimes even considered attractive) again.
Here are mine. They came to me in different ways and at different times. Some might argue against the fact that I am using them. Well, I really like the thought of finding NOS examples but I do not like a watch not being used. It was meant to be used. I rotate them among circa 50 other watches and they only see office duty.

Citizen Leopard 36000 (bpm) on original bracelet. A somewhat unusual shaped watch
This movement also came in a chronometer version.





Seamaster 168.023, cal 751. 19mm between lugs. Do not think it needs a closer presentation...sparkly sparkly..


A large Seamaster 166.064, cal 752 (same as 751 but not a chronometer). 22mm lug width. Original Omega strap (dry beyond usable of age). Sparkly sparkly dial here too...


On a modern Hirsch alligator strap:


Large Seamaster Cosmic 2000. ref 166.0128. 20mm lugs.






At one time I had three 168.023 in my lap. Just one were mine - the rest was spoken for by another collector.


Here some other pics:




What NOS watches do you have?
Regards
JE

That's likely 36,000 beats per hour (bph) rather than beats per minute (bpm)?

 

[cicindela]

Canuck

That's likely 36,000 beats per hour (bph) rather than beats per minute (bpm)?

 

[ConElPueblo]

Canuck

That's likely 36,000 beats per hour (bph) rather than beats per minute (bpm)?

I like how an error is corrected 3½ years after being posted 😁

 

[STANDY]

Wouldn't be surprised if it was 36,000 bpm as all @styggpyggeno1 s watches are extra special......😉

 

[styggpyggeno1]

Thanks for the correction. I will fix it.

Wow! This thread has over 23 000 views!

Here is a watch that has been added since then - maybe not 100% NOS but at least 99.9.

Edited: Mar 13, 2016

 

[Georgieboy58]

This old thread reminded me that I also own at least one NOS Omega:

 

[lillatroll]

Just out of interest, if you were going to buy a NOS that you were planning to use, would you pay a premium for it or not? if so how much is reasonable? My thinking being that once you start wearing it, the premium paid for it being unworn is gone so perhaps there is little point in buying a NOS to wear. Maybe it's better to buy as nice as example as possible if its cheaper than buying a NOS unworn example. Interesting to hear peoples thoughts on this.

 

[dx009]

lillatroll

Just out of interest, if you were going to buy a NOS that you were planning to use, would you pay a premium for it or not? if so how much is reasonable? My thinking being that once you start wearing it, the premium paid for it being unworn is gone so perhaps there is little point in buying a NOS to wear. Maybe it's better to buy as nice as example as possible if its cheaper than buying a NOS unworn example. Interesting to hear peoples thoughts on this.

If I had the money and it would be a watch that I really want that would be hard to get in almost nos condition I would pay the price honestly. But the only watches I'd buy as NOS are those that are a maximum of 5-10 years. Basically modern watches, not vintages.

 

[ErikR]

Will be hard in the future do differ the 2000's NOS vintage watches (which by 2020 has some wear) and the original 1970's thats in good condition. Heres mine BTW

 

[wx_073]

Had this midsize SMP 300 year ago at moment its sold as gold bezel makes it look like small size.

 

[Jones in LA]

This appeared out of thin air in an Omega Botique in mid-2015, a full five years after its initial release. I happened to be in the shop getting a bracelet adjusted when it was shown to me. I was determined not to let this one be "the one that got away".

 

[Canuck]

One Waltham Vanguard, purchased 1953, and never used. I'm third owner. One Waltham Colonial 12-size presented in 1937, 14-karat case, with box, sleeve, and sachet, never used. Two Gruens from circa late 1940s, given to me by a retired managing director of Gruen Canada. White dial model is a "driver's" watch with articulated lugs. File photos, not the best.

 

[ConElPueblo]

...Seeing that others are posting near-NOS items, this one could probably be valid:



A one-owner Longines sold by the receipients nephew (yes, this is an ACTUAL uncle watch!!) and has only been worn a handful of times. Comes with box and papers... You have got to love the curry coloured felt 😁
It will arrive after a service from watchguy, as the seller didn't want to ship abroads, and I figured it might as well receive some TLC then.

...If anyone reading this can tell me anything about it (reference, cal, etc), I'd be thrilled to hear from them 👍

 

[watchknut]

My only NOS watch...has the original Tropic strap too.

 

[Fritz]

1980 Bulova Accutron diver and an 1893 14k Waltham..... all of the marks on them I put there because they were meant to wear!.......

 

[Andy K]

Woohoo, I have something to contribute to this thread! 😁😁😁


NOS MD 176.010, aka Seamaster Yachting Chronograph, complete with NOS strap and buckle.

 

[Jones in LA]

^^^^ Wowser!