eBay Finds is again! This bi-monthly installment will function a choice of watches presently listed on eBay which have caught the attention of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you happen to come throughout any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a notice at (electronic mail protected) for potential inclusion.
Classic Omega Seamaster Chronograph
Okay, bought a terrific one to begin this week, a stunning classic Omega Seamaster chronograph. This one dates to 1968 from the serial quantity on the motion. It has a tonneau type metal case that’s 38mm extensive, and is unpolished with good crisp edges and the unique brushed end. Even the caseback Hippocampus medallion seems sharp. The unique excessive dome acrylic crystal is in good condition, can’t see any cracks though it may use a polish. It’s signed on the underside with the Omega brand appropriately. The reverse-panda three register dial is black with white subdials, and it seems to be good and unique. White stick arms with lume and an orange sweep chono hand with black subdial arms full the look. The big winding crown can also be signed. This gem is powered by the well-known and sturdy Omega caliber 861 motion, the identical one used within the second technology of Omega Speedmasters. The motion is clear and runs and works nicely per the vendor. The watch comes on the unique bracelet, signed and in nice form. This watch is fabulous, and uncommon to see at public sale.
Dot Matrix Seiko Digital Watch
This one was too cool to move up, and it’s one I’ve by no means seen earlier than regardless of my “Seikoholic” standing. It’s a classic Dot Matrix LCD digital watch from December 1980. The metal case is horizontal, with a large black body across the LCD display. The numbers are displayed in a dot-matrix type and even scroll throughout the display, ticker tape type! Very retro-futuristic look I feel. The modern metal bracelet is unique and suits the look completely. The watch runs nicely and the display seems to operate totally and correctly. This seems proper out of some sci-fi film and is certain to garner feedback when worn!
Classic Hamilton Masterpiece Skinny-O-Matic
Subsequent up is a traditional classic Hamilton Masterpiece Skinny-o-Matic costume watch from 1970. The tremendous slim 33mm gold plate case is in good form, seems prefer it could possibly be flippantly polished however not overly so. Positively somewhat wrist-funk constructed up that must be cleaned off, however that’s common. The silver dial is clear, with good slim arrow markers and dauphine arms and no date window. The caseback is engraved with a presentation award for 25 years of service to Prestolite. The winding crown is signed with the Hamilton brand. The motion is admittedly clear, and it’s a cool one. The Skinny-o-Matic is skinny as a result of it makes use of a micro-rotor motion much like these used within the Common Geneve Polerouters. This one runs nicely per the vendor. Nice classic costume watch with an revolutionary motion.
Classic Jules Jurgensen Optcom 1
I discovered one other uncommon classic LCD for this week, this classic Jules Jurgensen Optcom 1. I imply, if the Seiko above is cool, then this one is tremendous cool. It has a cool and chunky metal case that has a wild beveled design, and a gold body across the easy LCD display. The “Optcom 1” script on the prime is an outdated laptop type font that again then would’ve been so fashionable and now it simply seems superior. The watch comes on what must be the unique bracelet and it suits it completely. The watch actually is in stellar situation, unpolished and it even has some presumably unique stickers on the again. That is one other kooky LCD that I’ve by no means seen earlier than, and I adore it. The vendor states the watch runs positive, and it seems that all of the LCD segments are functioning. Now, the beginning value is fairly excessive, however I can’t say I blame the vendor on this one.
Classic Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver
And right here we have now an instance of one of the best named watch ever, the well-known Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. They didn’t depart something out on this one. Croton made a ton of variations of this watch over time, with totally different dials, arms, bezels and even instances. This has one of the best case, I feel, in a 38mm dimension with good sharply beveled lugs. The dial seems prefer it was black, however is now an attractive chocolate brown, with white subdials, and a white outer tachymetre observe. The broad metal baton arms have giant lume plots. The bezel has an aluminum elapsed time insert that’s in good situation. These got here with a wide range of actions as nicely, some nice and a few simply mid. This one occurs to have a pleasant one, the workhorse Valjoux 7733 guide wind. It’s clear and runs nicely per the vendor. Nice instance of one of the best named watch within the biz.
Classic Seiko Sportsmatic 5
Final up is a very candy classic Seiko Sportsmatic 5 in nice situation. It has a big 38mm metal case that appears unpolished. The big lugs have good bevels to them, giving it a very robust look. The traditional Seiko silver dial is clear, and has the traditional Seiko metal baton markers with metal dauphine arms. There may be after all the ever present day/date window at 3 o’clock. This mannequin has the recessed crown at 3:30, and a recessed button at 2:30 to advance the day if I’m not mistaken. Numerous photographs, however sadly not one of the motion. Nonetheless, the vendor states it’s working and my expertise with these Sportsmatics is that they’re fairly sturdy and might run ceaselessly. Very nice sporty Seiko that ought to be budget-friendly.
