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  1. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Nov 23, 2015

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    Whether you uncover it at an estate sale, an auction, pawn shop, thrift store, an actual barn, or virtually on the web, there is something special about getting examples that are fresh to the market and in original condition.

    A recent study shows that 68% of adults check their phones within 15 minutes of waking up...and I am one of those. I read the news and execute my ebay searches.

    Much to my dismay, a beautiful, all original 166.091 Seamaster in the box, had just been listed, and I snapped it up without even reading the description. Below are some poor pics, but it looks right as rain, and even has 40 years of crud on it...at no extra charge.

    Now the hard part...waiting on the post man, and praying for an arrival before Thanksgiving. My PloProf has some company now.
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  2. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 23, 2015

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    I know a guy named Lou that says you never say a word or mention things like this until the hot little find is in your sweaty grubby mitts.
    Evil Juju, Bad Karma, not to mention the basic watch jinx. Muy
    mala suerte, und pech!!
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    I only hope that you have not don too much damage. Go and say no more:cautious:
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  3. lwong Nov 23, 2015

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    Really well done, this!
     
  4. alam Nov 23, 2015

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    ::popcorn::

    many of of us we'll be waiting for...
     
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  5. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Nov 24, 2015

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    And when it's all prettied up?

    ::popcorn::
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 24, 2015

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    Very nice indeed congrats on that one
     
  7. marturx Nov 24, 2015

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    Never mind Steve being superstitious. He must be a former athlete of some kind :D The probability that everything will turn out just fine, is very heavily in your favour! No matter if you take the victory out in advance, or not.

    Great looking piece! :thumbsup:
     
  8. Brench Nov 24, 2015

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    great catch! probably :)
     
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  9. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Nov 24, 2015

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    Congrats!!
     
  10. snick777 Nov 24, 2015

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    What a find!
     
  11. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Nov 25, 2015

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    This has to be one of the worst deals ever...
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  12. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Nov 25, 2015

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    Why is it so bad? Looks pretty good to me...
     
  13. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Nov 25, 2015

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    I was joking, it is a real gem. In amazing original condition with the box as well.
     
  14. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Nov 25, 2015

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    And it only cost you $29.95 with free shipping...

    Go ahead, make me jealous.
     
  15. demer03 Nov 25, 2015

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    Should have never sold mine. Great underappreciated model.
     
  16. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Nov 25, 2015

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    I had to pay for shipping...and even if they charged $1,000 for USPS First Class, I would still have bought it!
     
  17. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Nov 25, 2015

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    Nice find. I have one too but not with original dial :(
    Love the case shape on these.
     
  18. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Nov 26, 2015

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    A few better photos
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  19. Brench Nov 26, 2015

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    cool! nice to see it's so good.