eBay Finds is again! This bi-monthly installment will characteristic a choice of watches at the moment listed on eBay which have caught the attention of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). Should you come throughout any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a word at [email protected] for potential inclusion!
Vantage Chronograph
First up this week is a beautiful classic Vantage chronograph. The unique and mint black and white “reverse panda” dial is only a magnificence, with completely aged lume. Related styling to the well-known Heuer Carrera, that’s why it’s known as a “poor man’s Carrera”, however actually except for the title, this watch is simply nearly as good at a really cheap worth. The metal case is sweet and sharp, and the Valjoux 7733 handbook wind motion is clear as a whistle and runs effectively per the vendor. Should you’re in search of a pleasant classic chronograph, it’s exhausting to beat this Vantage.
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Bulova Sea King
Right here’s an uncommon Bulova Sea King. The oval fashion metal case positively stands out with its distinctive form. Unpolished, with unique end and crisp edges. The N0 date code dates the watch to 1970. The charcoal dial is great, with the Sea King Whale emblem and a day/date window at 3 o’clock. The watch comes on a period-correct stretch band that positively fits the watch in the event you just like the stretch bands. There isn’t any motion image however the watch runs effectively per the vendor.
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Classic Lord Elgin
This classic Lord Elgin is a candy costume watch, with a great deal of fashion. Should you want somewhat bling in your wrist rotation, this can be the one. The case is stable 10k yellow gold, and is sweet and sharp. The gold dial has a flowery linen texture, with utilized faceted gold arrow markers and gold dauphine palms. The 30 jewel Elgin computerized motion is clear and runs effectively per the vendor. Fancy, however not overly so, it is a good, elegant gold costume watch.
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Classic Accutron Spaceview
Subsequent up is a killer classic Accutron Spaceview, That is the sq., “TV” dial model that’s a lot tougher to search out than the extra frequent spherical fashion. The Spaceview mainly has no dial, besides the outer monitor for the hour and minute markers, displaying the futuristic Accutron caliber 214 tuning fork motion. The metal case seems to be unpolished, and the built-in metal bracelet is right and has the Accutron signed buckle. The watch runs effectively per the vendor, at all times a should with these classic tuning fork watches. This instance comes with the unique field which reveals some put on however no papers. It is a very nice instance of a tough to search out Accutron.
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Classic Bulova Caravelle “Satan Diver”
Right here’s one other Bulova sub-brand, this time a Caravelle 666ft “Satan Diver”. This tremendous chunky 1974 diver has an enormous block of metal case that measures 37mm huge. The case reveals some patina, however is unpolished with sharp edges. The black dial is great, with properly aged lume. The outsized white palms have massive lume plots that match the dial completely, with a cool lollipop second hand. The partially recessed diver’s bezel reveals a bit of wear and tear, however is general in first rate form. The Caravelle computerized motion is clear and runs effectively per the vendor. Nice chunky 1970’s diver that shouldn’t break the financial institution.
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Seiko 5 Sports activities Pace Timer 6139-7012
Ending this week with a superb classic Seiko 5 Sports activities Pace Timer 6139-7012 chronograph. It is a seldom seen 6139 variant, with a very nice brown dial. The cushion fashion case is unpolished with the unique brushed end crisp edges. The uncommon brown dial has some marks, however actually very tiny and on the periphery that I can see. There’s additionally some put on to the minute hand, however once more, it’s minimal. General it is a good wanting instance of a tough to search out classic Seiko 6139. The watch comes with its right and unique bracelet. The Seiko 6139 computerized motion is clear and runs effectively per the vendor. Nice probability to get an all-original JDM (Japanese Home Market) Seiko chronograph.
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