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Find the HUISABH "big thread of deals" here! Also, other watch and watch accessory deal threads.
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I am posting this in hopes someone here buys this so I won't

Vintage flip-top Casio calculator watch. Looks to be NOS. Needs a battery. Buy it now for $50 +$8 shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-C ... Sw4BBcq5Lr

This thing speaks to the nerd in me:

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Most other listings are $100+. There is live auction starting at $68 with zero bids so far. A few sold for $99, one for $60, and one inexplicably for about $22 but with $20 shipping.
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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Boourns wrote: Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:02 pm I am posting this in hopes someone here buys this so I won't

Vintage flip-top Casio calculator watch. Looks to be NOS. Needs a battery. Buy it now for $50 +$8 shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-C ... Sw4BBcq5Lr

This thing speaks to the nerd in me:

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Most other listings are $100+. There is live auction starting at $68 with zero bids so far. A few sold for $99, one for $60, and one inexplicably for about $22 but with $20 shipping.


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can we agree to not post deals based on current bid price, unless there is 0 bid and it is likely to not be sold or sold at starting bid, or it did not sell previously at a price you think is a deal?

this thread is full of posts that ends up many times the price when members post them.....

For example if there is 2 hours left and 0 bids and it has no reserve, that a deal. Or if it previously did not sell at a starting bid of 300 dollars and you think 300 is a deal, then okay. Use your best judgement please
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May or may not be a deal. No clue on vintage watches but found this one going for € 450. Looks cool and has interesting story. This thread maybe more dangerous to your pocket then the general HUISABH one :D

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Details(from Google Translate):

For sale this Stowa French Army Type 1 (Golden Durowe movement), the rarest since less than 1000 ex Type 1 have been produced.
Good general condition and operation. Gilt dial slightly past. An interesting historical piece since this watch is part of a rare series of about 2500 Stowa watches offered to France for war damage in the early 1950s. They were mainly donated to the army during the Indochina war.

More pictures at the original listing here http://forumamontres.forumactif.com/t23 ... type-1-450

Google Translate version here https://translate.google.com/translate? ... type-1-450

Afterthought: As Stowa is still around, perhaps can get in touch for verification of the said watch in case you have doubts over its authenticity and/or service costs. Good to do some due diligence.
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Only 2 hours to go on this one, so probably posting it a little bit late; but it's a bit different so someone might have an interest:

Vintage 1970's Oberon 'Digital' Mechanical.
17 Jewel handwound
Approx 38 x 28mm

Case plating and movement look in reasonable shape.

Disclaimer: I know literally nothing about vintage watches so no idea if this is a deal. It should go without saying that I have no affiliation with the seller.

Currently on auction at £17.50 (~$22.00).

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3318641049
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Unsure if this is a good option but Youtuber Jory Goodman aka T3 aka The Time Teller has started selling vintage watches recently with 1 year warranty. use Code POST1000 for 10% off(unsure when the code will expire). Link to his the website is here https://thetimetellershop.com/ . He also offers a watch sourcing service as listed here https://thetimetellershop.com/pages/wat ... g-services .

His Youtube channel is on this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugWBG ... ve527uHcfw
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A couple of vintage deals from Arlington Watches out of Sweden, who specialize in vintage and preowned.

A 1950's Smiths Empire

Sale price is $172.26

https://arlingtonwatches.com/collection ... ths-empire

Specifications
* Type: Dress Watch
* Gender: Men's / Unisex
* Country of manufacture: Great Britain
* Year of manufacture: 1950's
* Brand: Smiths
* Movement: RY
* Features: Red sweeping centre seconds
* Case Material: Chrome plated brass
* Approx. case width excl. crown: 33 mm
* Approx. case size lug-to-lug: 43 mm
* Thickness: 13 mm
* Lug width: 16 mm
* Bracelet: Brown crocodile embossed genuine leather strap
* Condition: 9/10
* Box: Generic
* Papers: Certificate of Authenticity
* Warranty: 1 Year

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The other interesting vintage deal from Arlington Watches

A NOS 1960's Olivia tonneau diver

Sale price is $197

https://arlingtonwatches.com/collection ... ia-tonneau

Specifications:
* Type: Dress Watch
* Gender: Men's / Unisex
* Country of manufacture: Switzerland
* Year of manufacture: 1960's
* Brand: Olivia
* Model: Date
* Movement: Manual
* Approx. case width excl. crown: 39 mm
* Approx. case size lug-to-lug: 40 mm
* Thickness: 12 mm
* Lug width: 18 mm
* Bracelet: NATO strap
* Condition: New old stock
* Box: Beco-Technic travel case
* Papers: Certificate of Authenticity

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pgcity wrote: Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:58 am Unsure if this is a good option but Youtuber Jory Goodman aka T3 aka The Time Teller has started selling vintage watches recently with 1 year warranty. use Code POST1000 for 10% off(unsure when the code will expire). Link to his the website is here https://thetimetellershop.com/ . He also offers a watch sourcing service as listed here https://thetimetellershop.com/pages/wat ... g-services .

His Youtube channel is on this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugWBG ... ve527uHcfw
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Try typing the words “vintage oris” into eBay. You might be surprised at how cool and affordable some of their vintage pieces from the 60s, 70s & 80s are going for. They have some really eye-catching designs in their back catalog.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage+oris

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recapt wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:09 am Try typing the words “vintage oris” into eBay. You might be surprised at how cool and affordable some of their vintage pieces from the 60s, 70s & 80s are going for. They have some really eye-catching designs in their back catalog.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage+oris

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Some of these look very unique. One minor word of caution...a high number of the Oris’ I see on the Bay look to be frankens or redials, especially from sellers in India. Check the movement and be sure to find a reference if you are concerned about authenticity.
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I just want to highlight www.gixen.com, which is a free sniper platform. It works amazingly well and has saved me a lot of money. I don’t always win the auction, but I know that my bids went in. I liked it so much that I opted for the $6/year membership to bypass the wait screen for non-paying members. Not super annoying, but it does slow one down.

Anyway, I highly recommend it.
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watchpalooza wrote:
recapt wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:09 am Try typing the words “vintage oris” into eBay. You might be surprised at how cool and affordable some of their vintage pieces from the 60s, 70s & 80s are going for. They have some really eye-catching designs in their back catalog.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage+oris

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Some of these look very unique. One minor word of caution...a high number of the Oris’ I see on the Bay look to be frankens or redials, especially from sellers in India. Check the movement and be sure to find a reference if you are concerned about authenticity.
Agreed, I nearly got burned on some Franken-Oris’ around this time last year. Most of the dials are fake and they use a cheap/crappy movement. You could almost file these under replica. Be wary.


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Sporkboy wrote:I just want to highlight www.gixen.com, which is a free sniper platform. It works amazingly well and has saved me a lot of money. I don’t always win the auction, but I know that my bids went in. I liked it so much that I opted for the $6/year membership to bypass the wait screen for non-paying members. Not super annoying, but it does slow one down.

Anyway, I highly recommend it.
I second that. I have been using gixen for a few years (both free and paid) and it works great.
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borgil wrote:
Sporkboy wrote:I just want to highlight www.gixen.com, which is a free sniper platform. It works amazingly well and has saved me a lot of money. I don’t always win the auction, but I know that my bids went in. I liked it so much that I opted for the $6/year membership to bypass the wait screen for non-paying members. Not super annoying, but it does slow one down.

Anyway, I highly recommend it.
I second that. I have been using gixen for a few years (both free and paid) and it works great.
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