mtt.tr 0 Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) has anyone heard of this watch make (alex albertino) its fully automatic and looks a lot like a omega speedmaster broad arrow. Im bidding on it on ebay im the only person so far and it has only reached £0.01 so i thought considering they have a buy it now one for £200 it cant be that much of a mistake but does anyone know what the movement is like Brand Alex Albertino Series Speed Master Designed For Man Movement Type Automatic Crystal Hardlex Crystal Case Material Stainless Steel Case Width Bezel diameter: 42 mm Dial Color Black with Lumibrite hands Band Material Solid Stainless Steel Water Resistance 30M Can anyone explain to me what the Hardlex crystal is for. What do you lot think? Edited May 30, 2009 by mtt.tr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted May 30, 2009 Don't trust the BIN price - I think some sellers use that to trick people into thinking an item is worth more than it is... This has correct subdial spacing so it is not an A7750, must be 21J movement... it would probably be worth up to $100 but not much more... If you can get it for $50 or less, go for it. Also, check shipping, sometimes they hose you there. And check his feedback for other sales of the same watch, if he has sold others you can see what they are selling for... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Don't trust the BIN price - I think some sellers use that to trick people into thinking an item is worth more than it is... This has correct subdial spacing so it is not an A7750, must be 21J movement... it would probably be worth up to $100 but not much more... If you can get it for $50 or less, go for it. Also, check shipping, sometimes they hose you there. And check his feedback for other sales of the same watch, if he has sold others you can see what they are selling for... Thanks for the rather quick reply and postage is £15 but from what you have read would you say it seems like a good watch. Also depending on how it goes it may be dismantled and if i can get a speedmaster face i will put it in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted May 30, 2009 It's probably not going to be worth the effort to swap the dial. As John says, it's likely to be a 21j movement - which means faux chronos. You could probably pick up a rep of similar specification with an Omega dial for well under $100 I'd steer well clear personally... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) i take it a 21j is bad Edited May 30, 2009 by mtt.tr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 30, 2009 just emailed the guy its not chrono as you all knew be wise lie you are but as its only £15.01 im going to buy it as i want an automatic cheap watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted May 30, 2009 i take it a 21j is bad The '21j' movements (that description covers several different chinese movements) are inexpensive but good. They don't support chrono functions, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 30, 2009 ahh i missed it someone beat me by 20p as a went to the toilet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
