RichardMiami 4 Posted December 14, 2013 I could not resist this eBay find.... I snapped it up for $210 + free shipping. Fully working. From a proven eBay seller. Ashford discount retail is $695!! When the watch comes in, the case will be polished. If the strap is salvageable, I will clean it, and if not, fresh croc will be put on this beauty! The watch is on the big side for a tonneau - 37mm across without the crown, but I have 7.5" wrists so it will be great. Here are the auction pics, but I will post Before and After pics as I clean it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted December 14, 2013 You're on a roll, my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted December 14, 2013 For $210 you sure got a killer deal my friend And it's a quite nice looking watch at that. With a little polishing up (which I have just seen the difference a little polishing can make in my "got that sinking feeling" thread) it will be a real headturner. Congratulations on the good buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted December 15, 2013 Nice pickup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted December 22, 2013 This has NOT gone for any sort of polishing.. and may not go at all.. the watch is in better shape than the eBay pics indicate. Here are few quick shots from just now, out of the box: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted December 22, 2013 Looks great. Congratz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted January 9, 2014 very nice! I need to watch ebay more closely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 9, 2014 Thank you guys. I love the piece. Even the leather strap cleaned up nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted January 9, 2014 Richard the watch is beautiful ,looks very classic ,enjoy it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 9, 2014 thanks nalon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted January 9, 2014 thanks nalon! Always a pleasure Richard ,you where my first help here in the forum ,and besides we are neighbors , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 9, 2014 I had neglected to get out the loupe. It is clearly marked as an ETA 2895-1 (identical to the 2895-2, but with small seconds at 6) 30 jewels, 28,800 a/h with a 42 hour power reserve, made in 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 9, 2014 Yep, I remember now. The offer of coffee still stands! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted January 12, 2014 A particularly great deal when you consider this: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hamilton-H29516131-H295160-Mount-Vernon-Steel-Wrist-Watch-Chrono-Date-EXCELLENT-/321277664472?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4acda41cd8&_uhb=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tesmith2112 0 Posted January 12, 2014 Looks great! Has an ArtDeco look about it. I'll take it off your wrist for $211.. Let me know.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 12, 2014 Looks great! Has an ArtDeco look about it. I'll take it off your wrist for $211.. Let me know.... gee.. with friends like this.................................... A particularly great deal when you consider this: http://www.ebay.ca/i...cda41cd8&_uhb=1 Some price difference for the chrono huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 12, 2014 What a steal - congrats:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuzzyCoyote 2 Posted January 12, 2014 Wow, great pickup there. Got yourself a great deal. Bet that one will be cherished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted January 12, 2014 OMG Richard...that is a real beauty and a fantastic buy. The Law of Attraction is really working in your life. Amazing! Warmest congrats! Well done!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
