Which is the rarest watch you’ve ever owned?

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A black hobnail dialed Constellation 2652. To my knowledge, there are only three known examples. The other two are also owned by OF members.
I hung out with Matt again and got to see this one in person and my oh my is this one unbelievably gorgeous.
 
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Dial is not right., Omega not right , automatic not right. …. I would not buy this watch.

Good hunting

Bill
Lots of fake parts on that watch.
 
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"Rare" as in you don't see these that often:



And "rare" as in you don't ever find these in this condition:
Love the texture and esthetics. Great proportions and color. Thank you for sharing!
 
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hi

I just dislike the term " RARE" in talking watches.... It a term i use to order a steak at Peter Luger's Steakhouse.

These are uncommon at best .... made on an assembly line.....

I will go with an uncommon watch .... not my most uncommon but its a start ...

how are about a S.58 Zenith with a bumper 133.8 movement... and a uncommon stretch Zenith bracelet but someone filed down the end pieces ( working to find another set. ) but it works over all ….

Good hunting
Bill Sohne
 
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I like watches that are different than the norm
I like odd shaped + unusual watches
Here are some rare ones I've found-
1930's Longines Tank with Platinum Case, Diamond Numerals + Indices, Gold Settings + Crown, + Multi Faceted Crystal
All original + just serviced

1950 Bulova Academy Award-just serviced and now owned by my wife

1960 Bulova American Eagle-just serviced

1959 Hamilton Thor just serviced + new crystal

1984 Seiko Astronaut- same as the type worn on Space Lab in the 1980's- as found
 
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1959 Bulova SVP III (SVP: Style, Value, Performance)
I like watches that are different than the norm
I like odd shaped + unusual watches
Here are some rare ones I've found-
1930's Longines Tank with Platinum Case, Diamond Numerals + Indices, Gold Settings + Crown, + Multi Faceted Crystal
All original + just serviced

1950 Bulova Academy Award-just serviced and now owned by my wife

1960 Bulova American Eagle-just serviced

1959 Hamilton Thor just serviced + new crystal

1984 Seiko Astronaut- same as the type worn on Space Lab in the 1980's- as found

 
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FHF Jump Hour. First Digital Watch. 3 Windows or Rotary Discs. 1929. Still working.

Cartier has released a 2025 jumphour, AP & Chronoswiss have relaunched revival jump hour retro watches.

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Think this is pretty rare, an issued stopwatch. Nothing special in that but check the issue number.