Interesting day yesterday at the NYC flea market and I didn't buy anything which probably means the day was a success 😁
Our pally George had this gorgeous jumbo Angelus in his shop and it's really a sight to behold in person. Was tempted to snatch it up but I spent way too much on watches this month already!
I wisely skipped NYC yesterday as the temperature and parking would be too difficult to deal with and instead took a spin up the shoreline area of Connecticut to check my usual haunts for watch treasure. In the exclusive stuffy town of Essex I found this forlorn looking Omega for $150. Believe it or not the thing runs like new and the dial is perfect, but what is with all the grunge and that distorted crystal? I showed these pictures to a fellow forum pal last night and he suggested perhaps it was worn by a chef and the crystal melted during his cooking. Seems like the most plausible explanation with all that grime on it too. 😁
Oh I forgot to mention I couldn't help myself and bought it. Today I will see what I can do with that distorted crystal...if there's any hope for saving it. I'm not so concerned about the grunge as that should clean up just fine with a bit of alcohol and a small brush. I hope.
Well since I had nothing better to do today I went at this Omega and while the crystal looks better I'm afraid it's a gonner and will need replacement. It's just too distorted to sand smooth but I gave it all I got. The case cleanup was a breeze with a bit of alcohol, soft artist brush and a rag.
Now it's time to take a quick spin to the antique group shop one town away as it's sunday and they might have something for new arrivals.
Well since I had nothing better to do today I went at this Omega and while the crystal looks better I'm afraid it's a gonner and will need replacement. It's just too distorted to sand smooth but I gave it all I got. The case cleanup was a breeze with a bit of alcohol, soft artist brush and a rag.
Now it's time to take a quick spin to the antique group shop one town away as it's sunday and they might have something for new arrivals.
Fred is exhibiting signs of addiction
Well yesterday's ride to the antique group shop produced a 1956 Bulova for $95 with a perfect original black dial partially obscured by a marked up and cracked crystal. The dial has a very pronounced pie pan dome shape to it that for the life of me I can't capture in pictures. Nice big size too. Still running and keeping great time today so I guess it's gonna get a new acrylic and leather strap and join our already overflowing collection of charming cheapies to play with and wear 😁
