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Sporkboy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:00 pm
eBay picture. Black PVD Boldr Venture quartz with full kit. Aside from a vintage skindiver, which I am vaguely interested, there are no watches on my radar.
What are you looking for in a vintage skindiver...anything specific?
I don’t even know yet aside from cheap, not completely trashed and functional, and I can be flexible on the function as I could shoehorn a quartz movement to fit. Nothing that I own that is under 40mm, has a rotating timing bezel. 35-38mm is what I am most comfortable with.
I am still in early days of researching these, so I don’t know what is out there. I am mostly interested to see if it is a style that could work well for me without a big investment.
It looks like this was a popular style with a lot of companies making them. Are there any brands to flat out avoid? If you know of any decent sleeper brands in this category, I would be much obliged.
watchpalooza wrote:Another vintage buy. Have been wanting one for awhile and stumbled on this one. Not in best condition, but should be serviceable:
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That. Is. Awesome. So many cool things going on there. Can’t wait to see what it looks like after service and tidying up!
Did you just scroll through page after page on eBay or how do you go about sitting through the seemingly endless/overwhelming offerings of vintage watches?
watchpalooza wrote:Another vintage buy. Have been wanting one for awhile and stumbled on this one. Not in best condition, but should be serviceable:
1D84424D-3626-4B29-909F-FFC2BF4E9F60.jpeg
That. Is. Awesome. So many cool things going on there. Can’t wait to see what it looks like after service and tidying up!
Did you just scroll through page after page on eBay or how do you go about sitting through the seemingly endless/overwhelming offerings of vintage watches?
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Same question. I feel like I get overwhelmed when looking sometimes. Maybe it's because I don't know exactly what I want or what I'm looking for
Rabirnie wrote:
That. Is. Awesome. So many cool things going on there. Can’t wait to see what it looks like after service and tidying up!
Did you just scroll through page after page on eBay or how do you go about sitting through the seemingly endless/overwhelming offerings of vintage watches?
Same question. I feel like I get overwhelmed when looking sometimes. Maybe it's because I don't know exactly what I want or what I'm looking for
Thanks! It should be a looker. I use a few methods to help narrow the search. I will collect my thoughts and will add them to the vintage deals thread here. Give me a day or so to get them posted.
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watchpalooza wrote:Another vintage buy. Have been wanting one for awhile and stumbled on this one. Not in best condition, but should be serviceable:
1D84424D-3626-4B29-909F-FFC2BF4E9F60.jpeg
That. Is. Awesome. So many cool things going on there. Can’t wait to see what it looks like after service and tidying up!
Did you just scroll through page after page on eBay or how do you go about sitting through the seemingly endless/overwhelming offerings of vintage watches?
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Same question. I feel like I get overwhelmed when looking sometimes. Maybe it's because I don't know exactly what I want or what I'm looking for
Let's be Instagram friends @bbrou33
Same! I've been wanting to get into vintage but get overwhelmed.
Rabirnie wrote:
That. Is. Awesome. So many cool things going on there. Can’t wait to see what it looks like after service and tidying up!
Did you just scroll through page after page on eBay or how do you go about sitting through the seemingly endless/overwhelming offerings of vintage watches?
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Same question. I feel like I get overwhelmed when looking sometimes. Maybe it's because I don't know exactly what I want or what I'm looking for
Let's be Instagram friends @bbrou33
Same! I've been wanting to get into vintage but get overwhelmed.
I don't mean to pile on, but I'm making mental notes of who else is interested in affordable vintage. Maybe we can help each other out if one of us runs across something.
yinzburgher wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2019 7:41 pm
I could never quite justify adding the Timex Q Reissue to my collection......until today's steep discount.......lowest I've ever seen it. Big thanks to @pdsf for finding and posting the deal!
DID I MISS SOMETHING?? I sure would like that watch at a GOOD price
yinzburgher wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2019 7:41 pm
I could never quite justify adding the Timex Q Reissue to my collection......until today's steep discount.......lowest I've ever seen it. Big thanks to @pdsf for finding and posting the deal!
DID I MISS SOMETHING?? I sure would like that watch at a GOOD price
It was $107 back on the 29th but it sold out right away. I'll let you know if I spot one for a low price.
I thought ebay starting to collect taxes in my state might mitigate some of my impulse buying.......apparently not. But in my defense, I didn't think I would actually win this auction lol. Borealis Navale Bronzo incoming! The model pictured below, new and unworn. Came to $255 after shipping and taxes but I was able to use my ebay bucks to bring that down some. And we'll see if TCB gives me a couple more dollars. Pretty good for a Miyota 9015. I've never owned a Borealis and have wanted to get one in but I was planning on it being either a Estoril or Bullshark.
That one almost got me too, guys. I was worried that I would end up ordering a bracelet on top of the watch...so I showed some self control. Plus, I have had my latest watch less than a week .
Good catch by you two. I am looking forward to seeing them.
That one almost got me too, guys. I was worried that I would end up ordering a bracelet on top of the watch...so I showed some self control. Plus, I have had my latest watch less than a week .
Good catch by you two. I am looking forward to seeing them.
I was a double sucker and DID order a bracelet on top of the watch. However, after placing my order and fully reading more, the bracelet may not fit this style of C65. I contacted Customer support right after I placed my order but this morning they claim to already have it ready for DHL shipping. So we'll see when it arrives.
I'll let you know if I spot one for a low price.
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