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Vintage Seamaster with Genuine Caterpillar Breath

Jones in LA
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Caterpillar Breath is a luxury substitute for helium filling in the case. Only the highest-end watches offer C-breath as an option.
 
RawArcher
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How many millipedes is its diameter? I think the 18 is for lug width......
 
ahsposo
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I must have a Benrus with fly farts.

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dragoman
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The funny thing is that the poor old chap is fantasizing with mytological caterpillars which once upon a time breathed into his watch,...

... and keeps mum about the 1035 or 1039 bracelet he is throwing away with the watch.

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WatchVaultNYC
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I know this is a joke thread - but seriously..

"breath" - bracelet
"caterpillar" - bracelet style that look like bulldozer ("Caterpillar") treads

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I know this is a joke thread - but for those who are serious about knowing what "caterpillar breath" is

"breath" - bracelet
"caterpillar" - bracelet style that look like bulldozer ("Caterpillar") treads

IMG_1459.jpg

Is that a sort of yakuza cockney or something?

I've never heard anything like that, and, mind you, I speak English well, I learnt it from a book

 
cicindela
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I know this is a joke thread - but seriously..

"breath" - bracelet
"caterpillar" - bracelet style that look like bulldozer ("Caterpillar") treads

IMG_1459.jpg
Always some bastard has to come along and spoil everything.
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cicindela
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Don't worry WatchVault, all replies meant in good sport. 😉
 
peatnick
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dragoman dragoman
The funny thing is that the poor old chap is fantasizing with mytological caterpillars which once upon a time breathed into his watch,...

... and keeps mum about the 1035 or 1039 bracelet he is throwing away with the watch.

$_57.JPG
Not exactly throwing out the baby with the bathwater is he? I'd say he's valued the bracelet at $1K and watch head $550 😀
 
abrod520
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Well whaddaya know, today I just happen to be wearing an old Speedmaster with its original caterpillar breath!

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gemini4
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Laugh all you want. Anyone care to guess what this "caterpillar breath" sold for a while back?
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peatnick
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not sure, yours looks a bit nicer than the one we are mocking, but they seem to go for $500 - $1000+ depending on condition ?
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Not exactly throwing out the baby with the bathwater is he? I'd say he's valued the bracelet at $1K and watch head $550 😀
Hence he appears to have valued the bracelet correctly?
 
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