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Title: Collectable Pre-Owned Tutima Pacific Automatic
Description: EXCELLENT condition. These are awesome watches with bead blasted
cases and bracelets. Comes with the original boxes and papers. Good
shape. Minor scuffs and age seen, mostly on the bracelet and clasp area.
Keeps great time. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown and one of the most
brightly lit luminescent dials I have ever tested. Up against several
modern divers and luminescent competitors here on the site, this watch
is probably four times as bright. Took some photos but I'm not sure they
came out just yet. Better than the gas filled tube models we have here,
the Fortis I just listed, the brand new Swiss Army yachting watch which
has some new fangled "ultimate swiss illumination system" and a few
others. Measures 40 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x 10.5 mm thick.
{$470} Item #5942
HOLD
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Title: Nice Affordable
Fortis Day Date Automatic
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. Nice well made watch from 10 years ago or
so. Maybe a little younger than that but one of our careful collectors
has taken care of it quite well over the years. One or two small nicks
and that is about it. Maybe a micro-fine scuff or two. This has a signed
screw down crown, mineral glass crystal, quick set day date, original
strap (slightly worn) and original buckle. Model 595-22 from a long
number on the back. Runs great. Measures 40 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 47 mm long x 11 mm thick.
{$385} Item #5943
HOLD
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Title: Large Omega Tank
in Superb Condition
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Sweet watch! Omega dress watches in this
style (tank) are fairly scarce and finding one in good condition is
really difficult. Just shy of unused condition with a mint original
dial, nearmint Omega hand wound movement, original low profile glass
crystal, original signed crown, original nearmint 14k gold filled Omega
signed case (American made), Camille Fournet Omega strap from my collection and vintage
gold filled Omega buckle. We have not polished or cleaned the case and
it does show some tarnish which all gold filled or gold items will do
(except for high gold content/less alloy). Its easy to remove by hand
with a light rub of a polishing cloth. Keeps great time and we can sonic
clean the case if you like and even service the movement if you prefer
for about $75 and that includes a one year warranty. I wouldn't do it
until the watch stops keeping good time. I'll reduce the price by $100
if you don't want the strap and buckle. Measures 25 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 38 mm long x 9 mm thick.
{$575} Item #5846
HOLD
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Title: Hard to Find SS
Wyler Triple Date Automatic
Serviced
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. Triple date watches are getting hard to find
these days as collectors know a good value and are snapping them up.
Triple date AUTOMATIC watches in steel cases are really rare with a
few Movado examples seen in
the market place and that is about it. This is a nice large sized Wyler.
Large for the day which is 1940's, late or early 50's. Aged dial is the
original. Some obvious nicks and scratches on the case although Wayne
has buffed it lightly and it looks real nice in person. As does the dial
which has a spot near the 10, cool blue date chapter on the outside and
a good overall appearance at arms length. New acrylic crystal and easy
to grip crown along with some gaskets have been installed and Wayne has
also fully serviced, oiled and timed the Wyler movement (made by
A. Schild) which is Swiss and a rare caliber. Sub second dial makes it
easier to jam all those functions in the case as center second watches
require more wheels and parts. Holed lugs are easy to install straps and
heavy numbered screw on back. Case number 31951-8153. Measures 33.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 41 mm long x 12.5 x mm thick.
{$365} Item #5912
HOLD
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Title: Pre-Owned
Luminnox Yacht Timer, Quartz
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Large high grade Swiss quartz chrono of
sorts with a special yacht timer function. Attractive layout and
comfortable, well made brushed and polished steel bracelet. Date at six
is a bit different. Some other features are 100 meter water resistance,
sapphire crystal, "end of life" function for battery, special
luminescent quality according to the manufacturer and two extra links, box
and papers/manual. Has some faint scuffs on the bracelet and some scuffs
and nicks on the bezel. Not found for less than $640 on discount
websites from what I can see. Measures 43 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 4 mm long x 1xx mm thick.
{$389} Item #5962
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Title: Unusual White and
Black Ladies E. Borel Cocktail Watch
Serviced
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. First time I've seen this model in white
gold filled (case material), silver/white and black dial. It has the
cool double dial, one rotating clockwise over the other to create the
kaleidoscope effect. The gorgeous nickel plated, 17 jewel hand wound
movement is Swiss made, shock protected (see the Incabloc spring around
the balance staff cap jewel) and has been fully serviced, oiled and
timed by Wayne our watchmaker and carries a one year service
warranty. The only condition factor or ageing can be seen at the top of
the dial just over the Ernest Borel signature. Not seen easily with the
naked eye. Measures 25 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 34 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$399} Item #5902
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Title: Beautiful
Blue Dialed SS Rolex Air-King, Circa 1982
Serviced
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. Purchased from an estate and only owned by
the family, not collectors. Fantastic original blue dial is to die for
on a Rolex and I believe that is one reason why Air-King watches have
gone up in value. Also, the clean no-date dial configuration is
attractive and enjoyed by purists. The stainless steel oyster case is in
original unbuffed condition but it was used for many years so there are
nicks and scuffs. We notice the finish as original by looking at the
tops of the lugs and the small center portion of the back and the edges
of the transition areas. Wayne serviced this watch about 3 years ago
when our friend, the heir first received it. The jubilee bracelet is
correctly marked for a 19 mm jubilee bracelet at the time and these
watches along with most other models, including sport models, came with
jubilee bracelets. It is a reference 62510-H. It is a bit loose but
completely usable and is not worn enough to worry about longevity or
safety. I'll deduct $300 if you want the head only. It would look real
nice on a padded gator or croc strap. A quick search will show this
model for sale for much more most sites. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x 12 mm thick.
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Title:
Beautiful Pre-Owned LNIB Ball Engineer
II
Description:
NEARMINT condition. One owner high grade automatic with some
cool features like the tritium gas filled tubes in the dial and hands.
Really unique flat anti-glare sapphire crystal. Screw down crown. Sweet
polished and brushed comfortable steel bracelet with hidden double
deployant clasp. 100 ft water resist. Original box, papers, booklet,
unsigned warranty card, hang tag and two extra links which are unused.
Light scuffs only. Should hand polish to nearmint easily. Retail for
these has gone up quickly and this model is no longer available from
what I can see. Now lowest price I can find is about $1600. Measures 38 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 45 mm long x 13.5 mm thick.
{$1169} Item #5961
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Title:
Gorgeous Two Tone Ebel Classic Wave
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. This is a mid-sized quartz version which is
just small enough for a woman and still large enough for men if you want
something with a low profile and not bulky. Very well made watches with
extra fine finishes on the head and bracelet. Comes with the original
inner and outer boxes and four extra links. I think I've smushed one of
the corners of the outer cardboard Ebel box as it was perfect. Anyway,
the watch is nearmint or better. Solid gold bezel is held in place with
screws which give access to the high grade Swiss quartz movement for
battery changes as the case is one piece of steel, shaped like a bowl
with no removable back. Quite a few superficial scuffs and a few very
small nicks on the gold bezel. Measures 32 mm wide (not including
the crown) x 36 mm long x 6 mm thick.
{$669} Item #5924
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Title:
Pre-Owned Swiss Army Dive Master 500 Meter
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Huge Swiss made watch with a quartz
movement, screw down crown, extra long (8"+) heavy bracelet with a wet
suit extension in the clasp, rotating timing bezel and a sapphire
crystal. All original with 10% light scuffs but no box. Retail is about
$600 or a little more for this bracelet model. Very bright and easy to
read. This is exactly the kind and type of watch I prefer for water
sports as it is made for it, very tough, good looking and affordable if
lost or ruined. Just my 2 cents on how I carry a watch over water. Measures 45
mm wide (not including the crown) x 53 mm long x 14.5 mm thick.
{$219} Item #5956
HOLD
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Title: Older Hamilton
Automatic Field Chronograph
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Property of a Hamilton collector with the
original inner and outer Hamilton boxes, unsigned warranty card,
original chrono instruction booklet, Hamilton instruction booklet,
Hamilton world wide store location card, signed strap and signed buckle. I used to see these watches often back in
the day as they were very popular. LL Bean had a model which looked just
like this. From the late 80's or 1990's is my guess. Although the
original strap is well used, I am not finding a single scuff or scratch
on the parkerized steel case, the crystal or any other part. Pick
another strap also so you can have a new one. Non screw down crown
but extremely well made watch with a somewhat rare day/date (quick set
of course). Probably mineral glass crystals, not sapphire. This is
a high grade Swiss automatic with a shock protected 17 jewel Valjoux
7750 movement. After getting my loupe out and looking closely I see a
few very small nicks on the bezel and bezel area. Measures 40 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 45 mm long x 15 mm thick.
{$590} Item #5935
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Title:
Sweet Pre-Owned Revue Thommen Cricket Alarm
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. If you didn't know, Revue Thommen is a recognizable aircraft instrumentation manufacturer in addition to
being very famous for Lyndon Johnson's (US Vice President) preference to
wearing a "Cricket". He is seen in several photographs wearing it. This
particular watch is about 10 years old and was sold brand new to one of
our customers who has traded it in. Wayne has gone through the watch and
checked the MSR Caliber 80 in-house hand wound mechanical alarm movement
problems and accuracy. It is
running perfectly and in superb condition. The heavy steel case is
mid-sized for modern watches and has been lightly buffed. RT's brick
link bracelets are well made and comfortable. This watch comes with its
original box and cards which are unsigned. It also has two extra
links. This is a limited edition and has a series number unique to this
watch. It also has one of the finest modern or vintage watch dials I
have ever seen in this price range. I call it Guilloche (the fancy design in the middle) but that might not be correct. The
alarm sound is pleasant and not overly loud or annoying. These watches
retail for double this price or more. Measures 35 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 42 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$675} Item #5917
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Title: Nice Large
Bulova Oceanographer Snorkel Dive Watch
Description: VERYGOOD condition.
Probably one of my favorite Bulova watches this large stainless steel
diver has a nice original black dial with acrylic columns for markers
which grab and hold light, a Bakelite bezel in excellent condition,
funky large ss screw back case circa 1969 and new Hadley Roma Breitling
style padded leather strap. Runs great and uses a high grade Swiss
automatic. Signed crown. Acrylic crystal is probably original with the
Cyclops magnifier on the underside. Measures 41 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 43 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$290} Item #5858
SOLD
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Title: Sweet 21j
Burlington Special Pocket Watches
Serviced
Description:
VERYGOOD/EXCELLENT condition. A pair of identical Burlington 21 jewel
pocket watches. Sweet movements in both of these (the same model in
each) with fancy bridge style plates where you can see the wheel train,
escapement, balance assembly and the whole works for the most part.
Notice the raised jewel settings which are screwed down and a double
roller. Both have identical gold filled cases with fancy engine turning
and decorations. Both have original silvered metal dials with painted
black Arabic numerals. Both have original Breguet style blued steel
hands. Both are pendant/stem set and both have been serviced by Mr.
Brown, our pocket watch man. Bottom watch (sold) is less money for the aged
dial and buffed/slightly smooth finish. It also has a some light
brassing, not seen except if you know where to look like the bottom of
the bow which is slightly bent. The movements of each are pretty sharp
and would be about 3k if seen in a brand name modern wrist watch as they
are unique and in-house, American made and of course, extinct.
These were worn by men in a vest pocket with a T-bar style pocket watch
chain and also might have had a fancy fob of some sort attached at the
other end of the chain. Measures 44 mm in diameter x 11 mm thick.
{$245SOLD/$365} Item #5918
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Title: Original Owner SS Jaeger
LeCoultre Grande Date 8 Day Reverso
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Sweet! Large and having a rare double wheel
big date, double mainspring Jaeger LeCoultre Caliber 875 movement on
display through the sapphire crystal back where you can see contrasting
blue screws, fancy Geneva stripes or plate decoration, cut-out area near
the center wheel and visible balance assembly. On the other side we see
a simple but beautiful engine turned dial with power wind indicator top
left. Made originally for active polo players who wanted to protect the
glass or crystal from damage or rough conditions and the famous flip
over construction is the result. I think that this watch retailed for 11
or 12k but I can't find any for sale so I know few are available. Wayne
lightly buffed some micro-fine scuffs from the case and there are one or
two faint nicks if you look real close but they are small. The largest
and most noticeable is that tiny mark just north of 11, near the top of
the main body of the case. The used JLC strap gives an idea of how much
the original owner used the watch. Year or two of use in total? The
original box and papers are marked 2005. A new Hadley Roma
Caiman MS 2012 strap is also
included and fits the original signed JLC deployant buckle. Not any
strap will fit it. The original used JLC strap also comes with this
watch. Wayne said that it is keeping superb time and has a fantastic and
impressive movement. Measures 29.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 47 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$6775} Item #5804
{$5789}
SALE
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Title:
Rare Gruen 1500ft Automatic Dive Watch
Description:
GOOD/VERYGOOD condition. Pretty nice shape except for the case which
has been buffed and refinished but still shows lots of dings and nicks
which didn't buff out. Extremely thick and heavy duty with a very thick
screw on case back, high pressure original thick glass crystal, easily
legible original orange dial with lum and uni-directional Bakelite
bezel. Runs good with old style quick set date. Move the hour hand past
mid-night back past nine and repeat. Some loss of paint on the underside
of the crystal, seen down by the six and some scratches on the outside.
Measures 54 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 50 mm long x 15.5 mm thick.
{$425} Item #5497
{$389}
SALE
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Title: Sweet Blue Dial
Mirexal Superautomatic 1000ft Dive Watch
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. This is a very cool watch with a heavy but
not too thick steel case and a super thick beveled glass crystal. Also,
a beautiful two tone dial, floating indices for high visibility under
water just like we see on many divers.
Click here for an
Oceanographer example. The signed crown screws down like Rolex watches
and most modern divers. And this is a quick set date which is only found
on the latest vintage watches as most were slow set up until the late
60's or even 1970. The uni-directional rotating bezel has black numbers
and some of them have lost their paint but the rest of the watch is
almost near mint. Very nice condition and absolutely gorgeous to see on
your wrist. Anyway, I like the way it looks with blue center and perfect
orange white hands. A new Hadley
Roma dark brown shark skin strap is attached. Keeps great time, is
Swiss made and unusual. Measures 40/42 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 45 mm long x 14 mm thick.
{$329} Item #5763
{$269}
HOLD
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Title:
Cool Torgoen T1 Pilot's Chronograph
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Although this is a quartz timepiece it is
well made with top grade steel in the heavy bracelet and head. It is a
chronograph with an inner rotating slide rule bezel for pilots to figure
gas mileage while flying and it has a tachymeter and it will do
conversions and multiplying and dividing and probably a bunch of other
stuff I haven't figured out yet. Retails for $450. Lots of scuffs
on the bracelet but I can buff it out and restore the brushed finish if
you like. 100 meter water resist but no screw down crown. Mineral glass
crystal I am assuming since it does not say sapphire on the back. Swiss
movement. Comes with small box and important instruction manual which
you'll need for working the slide rule (excepting engineers and
mathematicians over 55 who probably came up using them). Measures 43 mm wide (not including the crown) x 52 mm long x 15 mm thick.
{$265} Item #5749
{$179}
HOLD
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Title:
SS Ball Official Standard Trainmaster
Serviced
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. This is a great bargain for someone who
wants one of these watches but doesn't want to pay the usual $600 price.
Perfect white dial with highly legible black Arabic numerals, black
hands and a red second hand. The steel case is perfect on top with the
original satin finish but does have some light pitting on the back. This
is from the original owner who had caustic sweat. We see that often on
tool watches as this was made to be worn by engineers, conductors and
train masters while at work. It does not affect the water resistant
integrity of the screw back case, just the aesthetics. The 25j Ball
(base caliber ETA 2822) automatic movement has been fully serviced,
oiled and timed by our watchmaker and comes with a one year service
warranty. A new crystal and crown have also been installed. A brand new
Hadley Roma black leather perforated sporting style strap with a
steel buckle is included but you may choose something different if you
want. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x 11 mm thick.
{$449} Item #5571
{$389}
HOLD
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Title:
Gorgeous Omega Bumper Wind w/Two Tone Dial
Serviced
Description: EXCELLENT condition. Probably made around 1952 with a nicely
done presentation/inscription on the back with a date of 1953. Click on
the photo to the left for close-ups. Super clean watch in a 14k yellow
gold filled three piece case. There are some marks on the back where the
case was opened a few times but all parts, dial, movement and case all
match in condition. The inside of the press on back has one other
service mark besides our watchmaker's Wayne. He just fully serviced,
oiled and timed the Caliber 351 bumper wind movement and that
includes a brand new mainspring and a one year service warranty. It has
its original two tone dial which has darkened a little bit but very
evenly and is a real stunning look in person. Original crown. Also has a
brand new Hadley
Roma MS1002 American made strap. Measures 33 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 37.5 mm long x 11.5 mm thick.
{$525}
Item #5315
{$429}
SALE
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Title:
Cool Silver Purse or Desk Watch
Description:
GOOD condition. Bargain priced for a couple of reasons. The
dial is really attractive but refinished and Tiffany does not match the
Windsor Watch Co. movement so my guess is that someone added Tiffany to
their Windsor Watch Co. purse watch dial when it was refinished. Nice
piece with a cabochon crown and nice silver case which probably had a
ray skin or chagrin covering it and that is the second reason this is
priced about half of what it might bring if all original. Runs fine. One
can also carry this in their pocket and put it out on the desk during
work. Measures 33 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 42 mm long x 9 mm thick.
{$329} Item #5355
{$199}
SOLD
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Title:
Wonderful European Market Omega Bumper Wind
Serviced
Description:
GOOD condition. This post war time watch, circa 1946
was sold in Europe right after the end of the war. The difference is
case design and dial. A gorgeous original two tone sub second dial does
not have "swiss" at the bottom as that was an import law in the US. It
does show some age spots in the lacquer spread evenly all over. Very
cool stylized gold leaf Arabic numerals, original hands and a fully
serviced, oiled and timed 17j Caliber 30.10 RA PC bumper wind
movement which comes with a one year service warranty. It does have
discoloration on the rotor which is not very attractive but it does not
affect the functionality of the watch. The press on back has a reference
#2374/3 and a special ring to hold the back in place. There is some
pitting visible on the ring and a little bit on the middle body. This
would have happened years ago. The crown is a modern unsigned
replacement which is easy to grip and the crystal is new also. We've
installed a brand new Hadley Roma brown leather strap which has a
stainless steel buckle to match the head of the watch. Rare and unusual
European design. Measures 35.2 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 42 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$395}
Item #5376
HOLD
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Title:
Nice Military Issue Waltham Ordinance Department
AS FOUND
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. A great looking watch even though the case
has been buffed heavily in the past and the dial refinished (not by us).
The crown and low profile glass crystal probably are not original either
but our affordable price reflects that. Runs great and has been checked
on the timing machine for accuracy. A nice new Hadley Roma 881 oil tan
strap in the new saddle color is attached along with a stainless steel
buckle. Measures 31.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 38 mm long x 10.5 mm thick.
{$245} Item #5616
{$199}
SALE
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Title: Reconditioned British Military Issue CWC Broad Arrow
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Purchased a few of these overseas from a
military wholesaler and needing new batteries and crystals when they
arrived but apparently these were issued and sold to the wholesale buyer
so some could have seen action. Heavy parkerized steel cases with fixed
lugs, acrylic crystals and quartz movements. New nylon straps included.
Limited supply. Measures 36 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 43 mm long x 11 mm thick.
{$199} Item #5678
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Title:
Affordable 14k Lucien Piccard Seashark Automatic
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. A beautiful 14k solid yellow gold one piece
case with no removable back or bezel. Awesome pie shaped original dial
does have some lacquer bubblies if you look real close. No lum on this
one but the black hands are easy to read. Probably a newer crown as it
is not signed. Extremely affordable high grade Swiss made self
winding/automatic vintage wrist watch from the 1960's. Nice inscription
on the back is personalized. Click on the image to the left for more
photos. Runs great. Measures 33 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$369} Item #5502
{$319}
SALE
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Title:
Big New Old Stock Zodiac Quartz Chronograph
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Really good watch for the money with good
steel, nice design and high grade Swiss quartz movements. Screw down
crown. Jubilee style bracelet is different for a large chrono. Hidden
double deployant integrated into the bracelet. Retails for $450. Like
new with no sign of use and has its original tag and the previous owner,
a collector had a new battery installed. Measures 45 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 46 mm long x 13 mm thick.
{$239} Item #5797
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Title: Pre-Owned Tag Heuer Formula One
AS FOUND
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. 200 meter dive watch with a nice Swiss
quartz movement, extra well made and comfortable steel and plastic
design which fits great on the wrist. I think it might be missing one
link as it is a bit too tight for my 6 and 5/8ths inch wrist. Sapphire
crystal, divers extension in the clasp, uni-directional rotating bezel
for timing dives or baked potatoes and a few light scuffs on the clasp.
No boxes or papers. Measures 40 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 41 mm long x 12.5 mm thick.
{$369} Item #5686
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Title: Wild BMW Swiss
Made Titanium Automatic Chrono
Serviced
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. Just in from one of our collectors who had
worn this for some time, had it serviced and then traded it in. This is
a modern, limited edition BMW chronograph with an expensive Valjoux 7750
quick set automatic chrono movement and super chunky and cool titanium
case. It does have some scuffs and small edge nicks here and there but
they do not look bad and can't even be seen a foot from the eye. The
bezel is made of tungsten carbide and has no sign of use, unlike the
main body which is nicked some. I think that the bezel must be super
tough and un-nickable (new word). The most striking thing about this
watch though is the large curved sapphire crystal. On the back it says 5
bar, Swiss made, sapphire crystal and a limited edition number.
Non screw down crown. This big Bond style strap I have on it is used and
I don't sell them so if you can find something on our
Accessories page, we'll include it free of
charge. Real attractive dial also in black, white and red. Measures 38 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 48.5 mm long x 16 mm thick.
{$645} Item #5910
HOLD
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Title:
Pre-Owned Tag Heuer Formula One Chronograph
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Expensive watches new although I have not
checked the retail yet. Pre-Owned with head, signed strap and steel
buckle only, no box or papers. Just like our other
Tag Formula One below but in a
chrono or timer. Quartz. Screw down crown. Sapphire crystal. One of
these dials is a 1/10th second timer. Normal seconds at six, 30 minute
register at nine. Measures 42 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 45 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$399} Item #5881
SOLD
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Title:
Big Stainless Steel Corum Bubble
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Really hard to see much sign of age or wear
except on the original strap which is some kind of proprietary diving
type rubber, leather combination. The signed and unique double deployant
clasp has a couple of micro-fine scuffs. The use of two spring bars in
each end of the strap is kind of cool. Safer probably than just one
spring bar. Checked out by Wayne the watchmaker and he put in a brand
new battery. High grade quartz movement is Swiss as is Corum which is
known for very expensive yachting watches and as a high end boutique
brand. The large domed crystal is sapphire which is pretty hard to do
and really adds flare and eye appeal. Huge overall size and feels big on
the wrist too. Has a small date window inside the six and the numerals
and hands light up real well for nighttime. We've added a new strap but
the old one is in decent shape and can fit about any wrist except extra
large, over 8 inches. Retail for these is about $2300. Individually
serial numbered and properly marked but not boxes or papers. Measures 45 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 54 mm long x 19 mm thick.
{$595} Item #5694
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Title:
New Zodiac Day/Night Dive Watch
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Well made Swiss watch with a high grade
Swiss quartz movement. The jubilee style bracelet is solid and well made
as is the large head with a screw down crown. One extra hand for a
second time zone or GMT time. Rotating 24hr bezel can also aid with
world time options besides timing. New but with micro fine scuffs here
and there. Very long bracelet. Measures 44 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 44 mm long x 12.5 mm thick.
{$179} Item #5799
HOLD
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Title: Hard to Find
Hamilton Pan Europe
Serviced
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. These are pretty rare watches made at the
end of the mechanical watch peak and very thick with a lot of nice
touches to the design. Cool Pegasus on the back with a reference
#64058-3. Water proof at the
time and anti-magnetic and shock resistant. Signed, slightly recessed
crown is original also. Super sweet original blue and white dial. The
finish of the case is marred with light scuffs and scratches but this type
of watch is difficult to refurbish with that deep radial brushed bezel
and sides. Also
has the original crystal which Harlan the watchmaker has buffed up a bit
to remove scuffs. He has also fully serviced, oiled and timed the
high grade automatic movement. Made in the 1960's this was probably worn a
few
years and then put away. It came out of an estate years ago and I've
just gotten it out and had it serviced. A slightly used Caiman croc
strap is on it because of the nice color and how it matches but call if
you want something else. This is a Swiss made vintage automatic. Measures 35 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 39 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$329} Item #5900
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Title: Authentic Factory Omega Buckles
Description:
MINT condition. We have 16mm, 18mm and 20 mm in polished
steel, brushed steel and gold plated steel. Comes in original Omega
packaging.
{$39 each/any} Item #NewOmgbuckle
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Title:
Ladies 18k White Gold Cartier Strap Buckle
Description:
NEARMINT condition. 14 mm size for any standard leather strap
where the buckle end measures 14 mm. Fully marked and hallmarked several
times. Heavy and thick with a couple of faint scratches probably from
coming off the last strap it was on. Total weight is almost 7 grams.
{$375} Item #5663
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Title:
Cool Empire Up/Down Swiss Chronograph
Description:
GOOD condition. Pretty nice 1940's vintage flat pusher, snap
back Empire chronograph with sub dials at 12 and 6 which is where the
term up/down comes from. A little bit rarer than chronos with sub dials
at 3 and 9. Overall in decent shape and keeping good time. The time
works good too. Original dial. A lot of fancy websites would ask two or
three times this amount. Measures 33 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 38 mm long x 12.5 mm thick.
{$279} Item #5442
STOLEN BY CREDIT CARD THIEF TODD
SANTORO OF GREEN BAY WISCONSIN
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Title:
Nice Baroque Freshwater Pearl Bracelets
Description: These are a special purchase I made
while on a trip recently and come from freshwater mussels in Asia. These
are real pearls, cultured/grown overseas and very affordable. Good size
but odd shapes, called Baroque in the jewelry industry. I purchased
these and a few others for gifts, not for resale but I have a lot of
them so in small quantities I am passing them on to my current
customers. About 8 inches long with
two barrel shaped bracelets and two roundish shaped pearl bracelets.
Pink and purple. Sized around 8 to 9 mm in diameter with the barrel
shapes a little larger. The round pink pearls on the far left
have sold.
{$29 each}
Item #pearlbrac
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Title:
Example Of Fake Omega Seamaster 300
Description: This is a Seamaster one
piece case (genuine) with a refinished or new (not original) Seamaster 300 dial.
Sold by another greedy, unscrupulous watch dealer north of the border as
an "early Seamaster 300" and at about three times the cost for a plain
ol' Seamaster. First we check previous Omega Seamaster 300's and their
history to determine the case style and the case reference numbers. They
have divers cases, not thin one piece Seamaster cases. Look here for an
example...LINK.
And the reference numbers won't match either. Then we notice that the
dial has been refinished. Looking at the finer detail in the text we can
see inconsistencies and just a general sloppiness with the tiniest
print. So, if you have a watch or are looking at a watch which has a
refinished dial then you must assume the original dial was not as you
see it. For instance, many dealers will refinish a plain Jane (say
Omega) dial and have it done with additional text like "Tiffany and Co."
This adds value from their perspective yet in reality the conscientious
buyer will not want a "put together" timepiece which is historically
inaccurate. This is a "put-together" Omega which was made to deceive the
customer. This is the worst kind of theft. When one buys a fake, cheaply
made Rolex or Omega one knows it is junk but...with a watch like this we
see pure deception. We posted this watch on Watchnet.com in the Deal
Watch section which is for complaints. Watchnet removed all links. The
dealer who sold the watch to a friend and customer pretty much explained
it away like this... quote from e-mail "Roman dials are sold on Oyster
cases. We all sell them as re-dials. No one is trying to rip anyone
off." Derik D. Let me explain how this is dirty. When you re-finish a dial you
MUST refinish "as original" or you must disclose to your clients what
the original dial was. For instance, the dealer calls California
bubbleback dials Roman but he means a California dial. A very rare
original BB dial with half Arabic numerals and half Roman. To refinish a
stick dial or plain BB dial to a Cally dial is dishonest if you don't
reveal the original details. He claims to have sold the watch as a
Seamaster with a refinished dial. Not according to the buyer who lost
several hundred bucks on the deal. He thought and was given the
impression the watch was an original Seamaster 300. Not out of line with
his character this dealer also included a fake Omega strap, fake Omega base
metal buckle and fake Omega crown, all marked but made in Asia. Of
course, he did not disclose this fact to the buyer. Finally, the piece
was sold as serviced but it does not run accurately and was dirty.
Another dishonest crook simply out for profit. OK, enough of this
but you should know that the old saying "Buy the Dealer" is more
important than you might think. Call or e-mail us if you want the dirty
dealers website. There are a pair of them up north which operate
with the principles I have described. Often changing dials to fit a more
expensive watch and who knows what else. Finally, if you would like to
lend support to our effort in this issue or just the website in general
you can post on Watchnet's "Good Guys" forum. A couple of customers have
already posted there.
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Title:
Another Example of a Fake Omega
Description: I really don't know what these
dealers are thinking. This is from the other unscrupulous dealer up
north and although he say's it is "not for sale" I am not sure why else
he would post the watch knowing full well it was just made, here in
America. In fact, he has two! Of course, Omega never made anything like
this, the markings are inaccurate and the case work is of
poor quality (not bad for a silversmith I guess but way below Omega's
standard). We do know where these come from so this is not just
conjecture. They have been made in significant numbers and pop up on ebay occasionally selling for around $300. The movement in the watch is an Omega movement and worth a
few bucks but beyond that this is what I consider a novelty watch
although I think the Omega symbol should be scraped out/off. Here is the dirty
dealer's text from the watch. I am sure he is fishing for a private sale
or two from this. "Here is a little something I just restored and
wanted to share with all you Omega freaks. Sterling silver case signed
Omega and the movement is the R-17 Omega cut off cornered movement.
Circa 1940's. This is a manual wind and WOW did I pay for this one but
well worth it. It's probably a prototype. Now you may SLURPPPP! all over
the key board!" As you can see he represents this as an
original "prototype" Omega even though he purchased them with the
knowledge of their recent manufacture. Dishonest? You tell me. Caveat
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Jon Shaffer
PO Box 543
Carthage, MO 64836
U.S.A.
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