FoxWilde 155 Posted September 1, 2019 I was at in Arezzo this morning and ran across a shop selling antique, intrigued, I went in looking for their jewelry case. I spent a good while talking to the owner and ended up very happy leaving with these two little gems. If you guys happen to know anything about them, I’d love to hear. The movement serial of the Omega is 4,000,000. enjoy the pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted September 1, 2019 Both look great mate! How much did you spend if you don't mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, Nikosaldente said: Both look great mate! How much did you spend if you don't mind me asking? Good deals. €140 for the Omega $1000 for the Breitling for me, these are good prices I’d like to spend on these types of watches. I have no idea what the market prices are, but I love the black dial, and this will be my second omega pocket watch. Definitely keepers in my collection! And nice souvenirs from Italy (since I have to bring them back to Texas) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 196 Posted September 1, 2019 Wonderful pick ups @FoxWilde I've been trawling though markets and auctions in the south of France, but not had any luck on watches, but paintings, lighters and silk scarves have been tres bon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,099 Posted September 1, 2019 Beautiful Breitling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted September 1, 2019 Beautiful watches. You do get around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 134 Posted September 1, 2019 Great pickups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDFBluWaffle 15 Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Great finds. The Omega might be the same movement as mine (ignore the parts taken off ) EDIT: No, it is not Edited September 1, 2019 by TDFBluWaffle I was wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 1, 2019 @cvp3 @Mr_B thanks you guys. Quite proud of myself today @NCRich thanks mate. Decided to spend some time out of the house. I’ll be on this side of the pond until December. @TDFBluWaffle could be so! I told the man I was skeptical of its authenticity so I whittled the price down. It looks like mine is missing some jewels?? I have no idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 196 Posted September 1, 2019 Fuck @FoxWilde I messed up and posted twice and don't know how to delete. Still, maybe we need to share some market bargain tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 2, 2019 Very cool! That Breitling is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,939 Posted September 2, 2019 that is so bloody lucky, right place right time. Well done mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 3, 2019 @brang1 right place right time indeed! @hanski both watches will need a cleaning and servicing. Once the winter rolls by I’ll be working on that for sure. I think I might know a guy who can help *wink* they both run well. Each has a bit over a days power reserve. All I can ask from some 75+ year old timepieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 3, 2019 15 hours ago, FoxWilde said: @brang1 right place right time indeed! @hanski both watches will need a cleaning and servicing. Once the winter rolls by I’ll be working on that for sure. I think I might know a guy who can help *wink* they both run well. Each has a bit over a days power reserve. All I can ask from some 75+ year old timepieces. Wink?! Wait, does this mean it’s me? Or are you winking cause you found someone else?! Or are you winking for another reason altogether. Oh no! These forums make it so hard to read the subtext! Just kidding! Look forward to working on these! Enjoy Europe and find some more good deals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 6, 2019 Popped the Breitling open. Anyone got any idea what movement this is? Maybe a Venus? i must admit I’m not very rehearsed in Breitling. https://i.postimg.cc/1zpzGVf2/6-E091371-0-D32-44-E7-BBD2-6-F864-E86-FEA4.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/7hJdz0LT/D03-ECBCF-707-F-4636-9-A28-4-B03-A859-EE58.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted September 6, 2019 Looks like a Venus 188 17J to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 6, 2019 43 minutes ago, FoxWilde said: Popped the Breitling open. Anyone got any idea what movement this is? Maybe a Venus? i must admit I’m not very rehearsed in Breitling. https://i.postimg.cc/1zpzGVf2/6-E091371-0-D32-44-E7-BBD2-6-F864-E86-FEA4.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/7hJdz0LT/D03-ECBCF-707-F-4636-9-A28-4-B03-A859-EE58.jpg Can you see the movement identification? It’ll be located here: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites