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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

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

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

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

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 HOLD

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

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. {$1879} Item #5963

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 or 5919

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 SOLD

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

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 HOLD

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

 
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

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

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. {value $250} Buyer paid over three times that. Not for sale.

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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 Emptor!

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