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Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying

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    #1472
    CarltonBrowne
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭CarltonBrowne


    I had one of these and never got around to modding it.
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    They are an excellent watch for the money with the possible exception of the bracelet which is a little squeaky. I used mine as an excuse to buy one of these; I stripped it down and treated it with some silicon oil (and put it back together again).
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    #1473
    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    cheaper than meranom ...and in stock

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/262399068626


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    #1474
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,664 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Seller says 'I was lucky enough to find this rare perfect movement calibre......'

    The rest as they say is bull history.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LONGINES-Rare-Aged-1944-Stunning-Watch-Swiss-Caliber-15J-Vintage-Military-Style-/391434359452?hash=item5b234e529c:g:wh4AAOSwubRXEJp0

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #1475
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,317 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    What do yee reckon of this?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-Rare-Aged-1955-Great-Swiss-Wrist-Watch-Cal-410-17j-Vintage-Military-Style/391438262533?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36383%26meid%3D70e26c450cb747ac9d32c341daba5c99%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D391434359452


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    #1476
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Dodgy as feck. At least the seller is clear in describing it as a "marriage". It's a bitzer, a mongrel made up from different old parts with a new dial and case. Avoid like the plague BB.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #1477
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,664 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Dodgy as feck. At least the seller is clear in describing it as a "marriage". It's a bitzer, a mongrel made up from different old parts with a new dial and case. Avoid like the plague BB.

    I'm shocked that it made £128.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #1478
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,980 ✭✭✭893bet


    http://touch.adverts.ie/vintage/omega-1915-gold-cased-benson-1937-rolex-unicorn-silver-case-1927/10330139

    These seem well priced. What say you wibbs?


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    #1479
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    the Omega is a made up frankenwatch. Pretty much take it as a rule that if you see a watch's seconds subdial at the 9 o'clock position it's not original. Never mind that no wristwatch had that design of case or lugs at that time.

    The Benson is nice, as is the Unicorn. I'd not be so sure in calling it a Rolex really. It was one of their trademarks back in the day(more for places like Australia, NZ IIRC?), the quality wouldn't be "Rolex level", though Rolex could be variable enough themselves back then.

    To be fair it's not a bad price for a "ready to go" vintage collection. Still 580 quid could get you a very nice single vintage watch. For example, with a bit of patience it could get you a named "Trench" watch from 1914-18 handily enough. The watches would be small by today's standards too. around 30mm for the Benson and Unicorn I'd reckon.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #1480
    Homer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭Homer


    Incidentally the unicorn was mine originally and I had some minor repairs done to it and a strap added before I moved it on. It's in very nice condition considering the age.


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    #1481
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,980 ✭✭✭893bet


    Interesting photo choice. Prob a fake.

    http://touch.adverts.ie/vintage/rolex/10414647


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    #1482
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    893bet wrote: »
    Interesting photo choice. Prob a fake.

    http://touch.adverts.ie/vintage/rolex/10414647

    How do you go from selling personalized bible and automatic washing line to a €8.5k rolex...

    What bright spark takes a pic of the watch with his phone in the mirror...

    His boney legs alone would put me off, also a lot of references speak to "her" the pics are defo not a "Her"

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1483
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,980 ✭✭✭893bet


    Deep Thought wrote: »
    How do you go from selling personalized bible and automatic washing line to a €8.5k rolex...

    What bright spark takes a pic of the watch with his phone in the mirror...

    His boney legs alone would put me off, also a lot of references speak to "her" the pics are defo not a "Her"

    Tempted to troll him with a "do u lift brah" or similar but the off chance he might be genuine.


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    #1484
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,049 ✭✭✭Pique


    The classy tats imply he may not have had the watch long.


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    #1485
    mad muffin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    Is it missing the pip? :eek:


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    #1486
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,664 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Anybody going to be 40 next year?:D

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOVELY-BULOVA-PRESIDENT-GENTS-VINTAGE-WATCH-SUPER-SLIM-CASE-GREAT-DIAL-1967-/351722915028?hash=item51e451c4d4:g:MCIAAOSw9ZdXJ2Nc

    No movement pics, might be a decent vintage dress watch, still under €20 with 2 days to run.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #1487
    aidanathome
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭aidanathome


    blue5000 wrote: »
    Anybody going to be 40 next year?:D

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOVELY-BULOVA-PRESIDENT-GENTS-VINTAGE-WATCH-SUPER-SLIM-CASE-GREAT-DIAL-1967-/351722915028?hash=item51e451c4d4:g:MCIAAOSw9ZdXJ2Nc

    No movement pics, might be a decent vintage dress watch, still under €20 with 2 days to run.

    Or 50 even! ;)


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    #1488
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,664 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    50 is the new 40:o

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #1489
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    am 50 this year and am looking for something special...

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1490
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    Deep Thought wrote: »
    am 50 this year and am looking for something special...

    Wow, you're doing alright for 50. I would have had you for 40 when we met a couple of years back.

    I'd say Spurs title collapse aged you a few more ;)


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    #1491
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    Wow, you're doing alright for 50. I would have had you for 40 when we met a couple of years back.

    I'd say Spurs title collapse aged you a few more ;)

    Thanks...

    Yep that collapse certainly aged me...

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1492
    Keyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Keyzer


    40 next year, speedie or seamaster coming my way...


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    #1493
    Oafley Jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,494 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    Max Bill Automatic 38mm sold by Amazon.fr for €575. Only one ref. but that's an amazing price.


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    #1494
    art
    Registered Users Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭art


    Oafley Jones wrote: »
    Max Bill Automatic 38mm sold by Amazon.fr for €575. Only one ref. but that's an amazing price.
    Nous sommes désolés, nous ne pouvons pas livrer cet article en Irlande

    :(


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    #1495
    Thirdfox
    Registered Users Posts: 7,110 ✭✭✭Thirdfox


    If they ship to the UK get parcelmotel to drop it down to you.


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    #1496
    firestarter51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    Thirdfox wrote: »
    If they ship to the UK get parcelmotel to drop it down to you.

    Watches are not insured with Parcel motel
    I've had a few via them and all made it thankfully
    Worth bearing in mind


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    #1497
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,664 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    firestarter51 wrote: »
    Watches are not insured with Parcel motel
    I've had a few via them and all made it thankfully
    Worth bearing in mind

    That's one big can of worms, I see on another forum where empty boxes are arriving after going through ebay's global shipping programme in the states. Watches are a high value item that are easy to conceal, thankfully everything arrived safely so far.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #1498
    firestarter51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    blue5000 wrote: »
    That's one big can of worms, I see on another forum where empty boxes are arriving after going through ebay's global shipping programme in the states. Watches are a high value item that are easy to conceal, thankfully everything arrived safely so far.

    Empty box thing is a scam isn't it
    So many scams lately with watches, I paid for a TAG Heuer alarm last week, seller said he will send me the tracking next day, heads nothing since
    Can't see the point in it, is he hoping I will just go away and forget my money lol
    Few hundred tied up now while I wait for PayPal to refund me
    Any TAG Heuer bargains around ????


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    #1499
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    I bough a Heuer Auctavia (Re-issue) couple years back.

    It arrived, and was empty....

    Went to seller, then Ebay...then the Guards

    Finally Ebay gave me my cash back...but that was the end of buying big from ebay.

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #1500
    firestarter51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    Empty box is now an option on PayPal dispute
    I've bought over 100 watches on eBay and adverts and never had an empty box
    It's not as common as people think, both parties have to go to the police and sign an affidavit as far as I know
    The most popular thing lately is not sending anything which has happened to me several times
    One fella told PayPal the riots in Northern Ireland may have interrupted the delivery (no riots at all lol


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    #1501
    art
    Registered Users Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭art


    I had a no show about ten years ago with a guy in the UK, on eBay, who wrote to me to say "if you Irish weren't sending us bombs it wouldn't have gone missing"!


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