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Title:
Fantastic Omega Pie Pan Constellation
Serviced
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Rare condition which is not found
easily. Mint original gold pie pan dial is to die for. Look at the
close-up photos by clicking on the image to the left. Most pie pan dials
are silvered, not gold. This is a two tone case which consists of a
steel main body with a solid gold bezel, gold cap over the lugs and a
solid gold constellation medallion on the back. We are able to compare
the condition of each part (dial, case and movement) to determine
originality of the watch as a whole. As the market becomes saturated
with sellers (ebay) we find hundreds of examples in each genre of "put-togethers".
Some make a career out of it. Dials of all types are surfacing which are
almost indistinguishable from originals although they are newly made
overseas. Purchased from an estate the only part of this watch which is
not mint is the steel part of the back. A light inscription has been
buffed out leaving the mint medallion showing no sign of wear. The
caliber 550 movement is unused for the most part and has only been
serviced once by our watchmaker. Notice its pristine condition and lack
of burr marks on screw heads or washout. It has 24 jewels and has been
fully serviced, oiled and timed. Mint signed eight sided crown
with no wear. Mint signed acrylic crystal which had never been buffed.
Mint dial with mint lum dots and mint hands, all original. Nearmint
167.005 gold and steel case which has had the steel portion of the back
buffed. Circa 1964 with new seals also besides the service. A new $120
crocodile strap is attached. The condition of this fine high grade
chronometer grade timepiece can not be overstated. Must see in person to
appreciate. Comes with a one year service warranty. Measures 34 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 43 mm long x 11 mm thick.
{$1675}
Item #5249
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Title:
Gorgeous Two Tone Omega Pie Pan Constellation
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Original pie pan dial is nice but not
perfect. It has tiny bubbles which are just large enough to be visible
with the naked eye if you look very close. In person the overall
appearance is fantastic appearing near mint. The 24j chronometer grade
Omega Caliber 561 is shock protected and appears to have been serviced
half a dozen times at least with a few scuffs and burr marks on screw
heads. It keeps great time and functions properly. Solid gold bezel, lug
caps and observatory are in very nice shape not having been over buffed.
Crown is signed and may be a later gold filled replacement. It is large
and easy to grip. We are including a free
Service for this watch useable at any time and a $75 value (two
week wait if wanting before shipment). A brand new
Hadley Roma genuine crocodile strap
and authentic gold plated vintage Omega buckle is included too! Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 43 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$1175}
Item #5097
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Title:
Two Tone Omega Pie Pan Constellation
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. A beautiful completely original
timepiece from an estate. Dial, crystal, crown, movement and case all
born together. Even the seal looks like the original. We can change the
seal and crystal if you like as there is a small nick in the crystal
near the magnifier. Solid gold bezel and thick gold cap over the steel
body. No scratches or other signs of overuse on the case. The original
pie pan dial shows bubbling of the lacquer, not uncommon but
significantly less valued for this. At arms length it looks like frost.
Signed Omega crystal. Signed 10 sided Omega crown. The 24j Caliber 561 movement runs great and keeps good time. The case
back reference number is 14902-62-SC and has three service marks from
(what I can tell) 1975, 1988 and 2005. We have a real nice dark brown
Hadley Roma 895 installed. Measures 35.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 42 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$975}
Item #5224
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Title:
Wonderful 14k YGF Omega Seamaster with Cupped Bezel
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Sweet unbuffed case condition. Mint
original dial is a real stunner. Rare case design has scuffs and some
small nicks on the outside of the cool reflective bezel and might grade
a little lower than nearmint. There is a presentation, done well on the
back which has not been buffed either and has its original circular sand
marks/finish. Click on the image to the left for close-up shots. The Omega
Caliber 563 full rotor automatic movement has 17 jewels, a Glucydur
screwless balance, 50 hour power reserve, Incabloc shock resistance,
19,800 bph and swan's neck fine regulation. Signed crown, strap and
buckle. Measures 34 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$490}
Item #5101
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Title:
1968 Tudor Submariner
Serviced
Description: EXCELLENT condition. This is what I call a $1000 lesson. The
lesson, given to my customers will cost us 1k compared to what most if
not all the other dealers out there would do. Most would call this
nearmint and report a refinished dial or maybe not even say that.
Further inspection would reveal a new dial and a new insert or bezel.
I've decided to report this information to my customers, telling it like
it is and ask half price. If you do a search you'll see original
reference 7016 Tudor subs selling for $2400 and up. The case on this
watch is nearly mint as you can see in the photos and is marked
properly. The correct ETA caliber 2483 automatic movement has 25 jewels
and is marked Montres Tudor, SA Geneva on the rotor as it should be. It
keeps good time but is at the watchmakers shop for service. A gorgeous
Hadley Roma python strap is
attached as is a new Hadley
Roma solid link steel bracelet. Please do not buy this if you plan
on reselling it as completely original. Measures 40 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 47 mm long x 15 mm thick.
{$1275}
Item #5264
HOLD
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Title:
HR Exotic Genuine Python Snake Skin Straps
Description: These are rare python snake
skins. Currently we have 18 mm and 20 mm sizes in
natural color which is a black and white or gray type color. Each strap
has a different and unique pattern, of course. They include a 1
year HR warranty against manufacturer defects.
{$49.95}
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Title:
New Old Stock Hamilton Military Ca. 1972
Description:
MINT condition. Property of a collector. Solid one
piece parkerized steel which was waterproof to 30ft with a tritium
luminescent dial and shock protected, anti-magnetic hand wound Hamilton
for military use during the Vietnam war. Acrylic crystal and original
box including the packing material. Runs great and still lights up very
well. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 42 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$425}
Item #3612
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Title:
New Old Stock SS Three Register Elgin Chronograph
Description:
MINT condition. Property of a collector. Unused and
unsold to the public this all steel Elgin has a beautiful mint hand
wound and shock protected Valjoux (Swiss made) 7736 chronograph movement
and a gorgeous white, black and red dial with tritium (luminescent
material in the hands and on the indices). The steel case is Swiss made
and has a waterproof steel screw on back. Completely original including
the Elgin signed French made calfskin straps, one black and white and
one gray and white. Also, the original box and Incabloc hang tag.
Acrylic crystal. We'll throw in a new Hadley
Roma 881 or 882 oil tan so you can keep the original straps
pristine. Measures 43 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 43 mm long x 14 mm thick.
{$775}
Item #5262
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Title:
New Old Stock Steel Croton Chronomaster Chronograph
Description:
MINT condition. Really cool steel chronograph with a
uni-directional timing bezel and date which quick sets the old fashioned
way by turning the hour hand past mid-night then back to nine and
repeat. Gorgeous maroon and white dial is mint as is every part of this
original Swiss made hand wound timepiece. It has Tritium luminescent
material in the hands and indices. The tropic sport strap is supple and
unused. Inner and outer boxes along with two price tags are also unused
as is the large Croton tag. In addition two papers included which are
original. One is the service paper and warranty for Croton Computer
watches and the other, instructions. Waterproof at the time to 20 atms
and shock protected. Two serial numbers are also engraved on the slotted
screw back. We'll throw in a new Hadley Roma
881 or 882 oil tan so you can keep the original straps pristine. Measures 37.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 43 mm long x 15 mm thick.
{$575}
Item #4690
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Title:
Gorgeous 14k Hamilton Allison
Serviced
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. A beautiful 14k yellow gold 1930's
American made timepiece with a gorgeous sterling silver dial and solid
14k gold Arabic numerals. Fully serviced, oiled and timed by the
previous owner at RGM and also having a nice thin glass crystal. The
large crown is easy to grip but probably not original. A nice slightly
used Hadley Roma 2005 genuine
alligator strap is included. This strap retails for $149.95! Measures 22 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 37 mm long x 8 mm thick.
{$475}
Item #5256
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Title:
Pre-Owned Carbon Fiber Dial Oris Automatic
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. A cool modern watch with carbon dial, hard
plastic bezel, sapphire crystal and heavy steel diver
construction. Easy to read with large day and date at six and attractive
25 jewel Swiss movement seen through the display back. Comes with original box and
papers. Measures 42 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 50 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$390}
Item #5244
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Title:
Hadley Roma
Heavy Steel Bracelets
Description: Nice heavy bracelets with solid
thick links. Currently we have 18 mm, 20 mm and 22
mm sizes in straight end or curved ends. With divers extension in the
clasp. See close-up photos by clicking on the image to the left. They include a 1 year
HR warranty against manufacturer defects.
{$36.95}
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Title:
Fantastic Rare Longines AllGuard
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Just a wonderful large watch in superb
condition. All original and unbuffed. Plenty of light scuffs like what
you might expect for a watch of this age, different from most watches
sold by dealers who buff the dickens out of everything. This is a
Conquest case, for the most part and the precursor for the Conquest. Same body and thick back except there
is no fancy gold and enamel logo. Original crown and gorgeous in-house
Caliber 19AS early automatic movement. Measures 35 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 43 mm long x 12 mm thick.
{$545}
Item #5057
SOLD
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Title:10k Yellow Gold American Made Hamilton Masterpiece
Serviced
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Sweet dress watch in solid gold with an
inscription/presentation on the back of the two piece case. Movement
comes out through the front. Original silvered dial is very nice but
does have a brown mark between the 4 and 5. Nearly mint condition at a
glance and carrying an American made Hamilton Cal 770 which has 22
jewels and has been fully serviced, oiled and timed by our
watchmaker. A brand new Hirsch strap is attached.
Signed crown. Comes with a one year service warranty. Measures 32 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x 8 mm thick.
{$329}
Item #5172
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Title:
Nice Eterna-matic 3000 w/Gold Bezel
Description:
NEARMINT condition. Notable version of the world's leader
in movement manufacture. Eterna SA was the parent company of ETA. The
Eterna-matic 3000 continued to make revolutionary achievements with its
1453 series. It was the thinnest center second w/date automatic in the
world when made, ca. 1962. The watch is only 5 mm thick, not including
the acrylic crystal. This is a Caliber 1455 U which has 21 jewels, a
bi-directional ball bearing rotor, Glucydur screwless balance, Nivarox
hairspring, patented Eterna U-shock resistance, 18,000 bph, 50 hour
power reserve and fine regulator adjustment. The crown has been
replaced. One of our finest
Hadley Roma
straps is attached. It is one of The Collection series
HR2000 retailing for $49.95. Measures 35 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x 8.5 mm thick.
{$329}
Item #5073
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Title:
Heavy SS Eterna Sonic Electronic
Description: NEARMINT condition. Neat extra heavy steel bracelet which
is only medium or short length. Common for older watches as we were
quite a bit smaller, even 40 years ago. On average we were not so fat,
certainly. The watch measures 7 and 1/2 inches long but probably fits a
7 inch wrist or smaller. Links can be removed. Most would call this new
old stock as I don't think it has been used or worn much, but there are
numerous scuffs here and there. The finish is original and has not been
buffed out. The glass crystal is is a bit foggy and the seal underneath
has liquefied. This is a tuning fork movement which hums like an
Accutron when running. My watchmaker's eyes nearly popped out if his
head when he saw it as it is extremely high grade and very expensive. He
said that in the old days when replacement movements were still
available the cost was $200 each! It has the original signed crown and signed
bracelet which is the same design seen on the Breitling Transocean. Measures 37.5 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 37.5 mm long x 11 mm thick.
{$425}
Item #5260
HOLD
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Title:
Two Tone Omega Hand Wind
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. Nice affordable steel and gold 1961
vintage Omega time piece. Refinished dial looks decent. New unsigned GF
crown and acrylic crystal. Gold bezel and cap on the lugs. Pink hand
wound Omega Caliber 600 runs great and has been checked over by our
watchmaker. A brand new
Hadley Roma oil tan strap is attached. Gold or steel buckle, your
choice. Measures 34 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 40 mm long x mm thick.
{$229}
Item #5171
SOLD
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Title:
18k Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref. 3411
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. Sweet affordable (for a PP) timeless
vintage watch, Circa 1963. Original silvered dial is fantastic without
flaw except for some gray fading near the edges, mostly seen under the
seven and some also seen on the edge from one to four and near the top. The case has been
buffed a few times and has some very faint nicks on the bezel, seen with
a 10x loupe. Heavier than most gold watches with a signed PP crown and
archive paper from Patek which confirms the correct and matching
(matching their records) movement and case numbers. The Caliber 27SC is
one of the worlds prettiest movements as you can see by clicking on the
image to the left. Our pictures don't really capture its full beauty.
The SC does stand for center second and this model has one, just not
this watch. It has been professionally removed and the seconds pinion
capped as you can see in the photos. This was often done for special
owners to give a distinctive look, different than the other models. It
does simplify the dial and we can add a second hand back if you prefer.
Not all are shock protected but this one is and that means that a slight
knock or jar will not damage your balance staff. Signed strap and 18k yellow gold buckle. A quick market evaluation
places this model at 10k retail and higher. Much higher in Europe where
the dollar is depressed. Even ebay which is a wholesale market just sold
this watch, reference 3411 for more than what we are asking. Ebay does
not offer a refund or return policy or any protection of any kind.
It is keeping excellent time consistently showing less than 10 seconds
error per day in all positions. Measures 35 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 41 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$8675}
Item #5255
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Title:
Wonderful Large Sterling Silver Porcelain Dial Waltham, Ca. 1904
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. Extra nice large silver wire lug from
the early part of the 20th century. Called a Lady Waltham and marked on
the movement this high grade pocket watch movement was converted in the
teens probably to a wristwatch. Considered originals and having a superb
unmarred porcelain dial. The hands are original too and have had new lum
inserted by our watchmaker. The Arabic numerals also would have had
luminescent material in them back in the day. Most of these early wire
lug watches had less expensive movements. This gorgeous 17j Lady Waltham
has solid gold raised jewel settings, a solid gold center wheel, large
gold screw balance wheel and a fancy star regulator. It is not marked
how many jewels but I can count at least 17. The balance is capped with
what appears to be a diamond (clear, not red) capstone or endstone.
There is an inscription on the back, Dr. Frank Thomas. The crystal is
perfect and glass. Measures 33 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 33 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$395}
Item #5230
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Title:
All Steel Citizen Echo-drive
Description:
EXCELLENT condition. Nice timepiece with the famous
Eco-drive movement which does not need to be wound or using batteries.
The sun or light powers it. Cool blue dial and steel case and bracelet.
Well made with only a few faint scuffs on the clasp side of the
bracelet. Smaller or medium wrist sized bracelet. Measures 28 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 38 mm long x 9 mm thick.
{$119}
Item #4869
HOLD
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Title:
14k Longines w/Diamond Dial
Serviced
Description:
VERYGOOD condition. A very attractive early 1950's solid
14k yellow gold Longines with an in-house Caliber 9LSwiss made 17j
movement which is one of the more attractive you might see anywhere
featuring a screw balance, fancy regulator and gold jewel settings to
mention a few virtues. It has also been fully serviced, oiled and
timed by our watchmaker and comes with a one year warranty. The case
is nice with a few small nicks here and there. Original dial has some
spots which appear more noticeable in our large photos. There are three
small diamonds and two larger ones on the dial and we have added a $50
genuine Teju lizard skin strap. Measures 24 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 37 mm long x 9 mm thick.
{$475}
Item #5261
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Title:
Nice Steel 1960's Eternamatic Centenaire "61"
Description: EXCELLENT condition.
Awesome looking watch, Circa 1962.
Eterna's own in-house movement, Caliber 1438-U keeps excellent time and
has been checked over by our watchmaker for accuracy.
The 1400 series is very similar to Eterna's 1200
series which was the first rotor auto. It
features a Glucydur screw balance, Nivarox hairspring, Eterna-U shock
resistance and a stainless steel ball bearing rotor which
winds in both directions via a patented click wheel switcher, 18,000 bph
and a power reserve of 44 hours. A 1961 Eterna add reads, "This is Centenaire-61
climaxing a century of achievement by Eterna Matic. This most advanced
self-winding watch of the world is a masterpiece of technical
superiority and fabulous looks - thin profile, hidden crown and automatic date indicator - and its automatic
accuracy is beyond compare." A brand new
Hadley Roma oil tan strap with matching stainless steel buckle is
attached. Measures 35 mm wide (not including the
crown) x 41 mm long x 10 mm thick.
{$275}
Item #5259
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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 Dick. 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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