cvp3 2,103 Posted November 21, 2017 Really this is turning into an addiction. The re-issue Timex Marlin really fucked me up. I'd really run to the end of my "want-train" on reps. Nothing out there that really appealed to me. Then I bought the Timex Marlin. Since then I've bought nearly 40 vintage hand-winders and HMT redials. At $10 to $30 it's like reaching into a fucking candy bowl of sweet goodness. Now I discovered a Japan-market-only Timex offering.......the Midget. This cost me 8 hours of web-searching and finally found a backdoor way to get these to the states. After "tricking" the Rakuten system to accept my order I began a 3 day dialog with a Japan-based seller. Really great service and communication, explaining that they've never had a US buyer before but they were determined to ensure I was a happy customer. Not for everybody at only 38mm, it's based on an Ingersoll pocket watch that was converted to a wristwatch for service in WWI. RedWing convertible leather strap, crown enabled indiglo light..........I ordered both colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted November 22, 2017 Neat, and comes to about... $170? Er, that don't seem right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted November 22, 2017 Yup, $175 actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted November 22, 2017 I have to admit that for me - with many things - it's the chase that I love. Sounds like you had/have a good chase going on here Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piloten 332 Posted November 22, 2017 Reading your post the second time through, I finally saw "indiglo". So, quartz, then. Damn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingy 1 Posted November 22, 2017 Interesting...Indiglo huh? always a light in the night LOL ...and a big crown... 38mm is not my usual, but hey they look good...keep us informed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted November 23, 2017 Love this picture........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted November 23, 2017 Here's a lume pic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
