eBay Finds is again! This bi-monthly installment will function a choice of watches at present listed on eBay which have caught the attention of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). For those who come throughout any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a be aware at [email protected] for potential inclusion!
Classic Benrus
Beginning off this week with a basic Benrus 3 Star classic gown watch. The yellow gold fill case has a pleasant slim bezel and slim lugs, and is in glorious situation. The silver dial has a very neat radial brushed end that radiates outward to the best from the 9 o’clock aspect, very uncommon. There’s a gold framed spherical date window at 6 o’clock that has an identical spherical date magnifier window within the authentic acrylic crystal. The watch comes on a gold tone stretch bracelet that in all probability isn’t authentic however is certainly interval appropriate. This gem comes within the authentic Benrus field. Runs nicely per the vendor, however no image of the automated motion.
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Classic Hamilton LED Watch
One other week, one other classic LED watch. These appear to be popping out of the woodwork these days for some purpose. However I’m glad they’re as a result of they’re simply too retro-cool. This instance is a classic Hamilton with its authentic bracelet and field and hangtag. The watch is gold plated, with a slim, space-age case and built-in bracelet. The vendor states the bracelet will match a 7.25” wrist max, and snugly at that, so maintain this in thoughts you probably have a bigger wrist. The watch runs, and all segments are working per the vendor. The field and authentic hold tag are an added bonus.
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Classic Omega Speedmaster Skilled Mark II
No, it’s not the “moon watch” Speedmaster, however this classic Omega Speedmaster Skilled Mark II remains to be a Speedmaster! Departing from the basic Speedmaster fashion, this chunky beast debuted in 1969, however seems very 1970’s with its 42mm oval case and built-in fashion bracelet. The metal case is in good situation, seems unpolished with sharp edges and authentic brushed end. There’s a chip on the sting of the crystal, however the dial seems to be glorious. The caliber 861 guide wind chronograph motion seems clear and works nicely per the vendor. The vendor does state that the bracelet may not be fully authentic, however at the very least it seems the half.
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Classic LeJour Computerized Chronograph
Right here we’ve one other 1960’s/1970’s classic chronograph, this time a LeJour with PVD case and Valjoux 7750 motion. The PVD coated metal case is unpolished, however like most PVD circumstances it reveals put on to the end, however this simply provides it an ideal patina’d look in the event you ask me. The black three register dial seems immaculate, with properly aged lume markers and a day/date window at 3 o’clock. The watch is powered by the enduring Valjoux 7750 automated motion, a real workhorse. The motion seems clear and works nicely per the vendor.
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Classic Omega
Subsequent up is a pleasant classic Omega presentation watch, full with authentic field and papers. The watch is a straightforward fashion gown watch, with slim gold fill case and slim lugs. The case is unpolished with sharp edges, and a presentation award engraving on the metal caseback. The silver dial is clear, with easy stick markers and fingers and a date window at 3 o’clock. Better of all, this watch comes with the entire set, inside and outer bins, and all of the paperwork. No motion image, however the vendor states the watch runs nicely. Actually cool to have an Omega full set like this.
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Bulova Wrist Alarm
Ending up this week with a magnificence, a classic Bulova Wrist Alarm. Bulova made a couple of completely different variations of this over time, and this is without doubt one of the later fashions. Regardless of the vendor’s title, I imagine this one is from the early 1970’s. The chunky metal cushion case measures 37mm huge, and is in very good situation. Unpolished, with sharp edges and authentic brushed end. The black dial seems good, with cool blue inside hash marks for the blue arrow tipped alarm hand. The twin crowns are signed “Bulova” as they need to be. This gem comes on the unique metal bracelet, with the buckle signed as nicely. The Bulova caliber 11AURCD guide wind motion is clear and works nicely per the vendor. Nice piece in superb situation, a uncommon discover!
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