I'm NOT a frequent eBayer (buying or selling) but doesn't setting a reserve carry a fee, or at least a different fee structure from eBay? That would be justification enough for some not to do it that way.
The lugs have been resoldered... Actually I bought it then changed my mind when I noticed the repair.
Not quite sure what makes it so popular. case is sharp, older UG movement and pretty dial but not my thing ... on another note, saw this for 70 euro ... I cant identify the movement. Anyone know what it is ?
Apologies if this has been discussed here previously, but I'm considering this Polerouter, currently listed on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Un...960-Unpolished-comes-w-2x-Straps/193400423791
Aside from the unsigned crown, are there any other flaws that jump out of the pictures or listings? With the dial in particular?
Many thanks for any input that can be provided!
Wow, what a lot of Polerouter questions recently!
Focusing on the flaws as you asked, I'm not certain about the claim that it's unpolished. The lugs are not crisp and appear quite heavily polished to my eye.
I would also want the case reference and serial numbers to be present on the case back.
I'd love to know what's special about this one...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universa...ntouched-No-Longines-Cal-255-30s/264681973257
I personally thought that this was absolutely stunning. The case is amazing and the patina just my cup of tea. How many 1930s watches in this condition do we see? Sadly my head got the better of my heart this time. Just a few months ago I would have fought tooth and nail for it.
It sold for 1250 Euros, which does not seem unreasonable to me. I'm not sure how much a 1930s steel Patek 96 would cost but I suspect a great deal more.
I personally thought that this was absolutely stunning. The case is amazing and the patina just my cup of tea. How many 1930s watches in this condition do we see? Sadly my head got the better of my heart this time. Just a few months ago I would have fought tooth and nail for it.
It sold for 1250 Euros, which does not seem unreasonable to me. I'm not sure how much a 1930s steel Patek 96 would cost but I suspect a great deal more.
Very nice but I think you could probably argue that the dial with the more durable applied hour and minute markers was more desirable, particularly given the similarity in styling with the Patek 96.
This one popped up on Instagram in the last few days and sold within hours if not minutes. Slightly larger at 35mm and apparently NOS with original strap and buckle, so not directly comparable, but the asking price made the eBay watch look like a giveaway.
I have one of these which is why it caught my eye at the beginning.
It's a very nice watch with an imperfect dial and a particularly nice case but it is not worth anything near €1250; I don't remember exactly but I think I paid somewhere around £120 for it.
Anyway, I wait eagerly for the Ebay watch to be relisted 😜.
