eBay Finds is again! This bi-monthly installment will function a choice of watches at the moment 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 [email protected] for potential inclusion.
Classic Zodiac Sea Wolf
The Zodiac Sea Wolf is an absolute icon within the classic dive watch world, and this early metallic bezel model is a pleasant instance. There have been many iterations of the Sea Wolf, with varied bezel supplies, dial colours and date/no date variations. This black dial, date with metallic bezel is an earlier mixture, and positively wanted. The plated bezel is normally fairly worn, and the lume will be degraded or re-done on these. This instance has a pleasant clear black dial with nice lume on the dial and palms, and the bezel is in high form. The crown can be authentic and signed with the Zodiac brand because it ought to. No motion photos however the vendor states the watch runs nicely.
Classic Seventies Bulova Jet Star
Right here’s a wild classic Bulova from 1974, that appears each bit the 70s watch. The 40mm gold plated UFO fashion case is superb and unpolished, nonetheless displaying the unique radial brushed end. The case could draw your eye, nevertheless it’s the daring two-tone orange dial that retains you wanting! The dial is a vibrant orange that turns darker on the periphery. Utilized markers outlined in brighter orange and metal and white palms with a day-date window at 3 o’clock full the look. The unique crown is signed with an uncommon Bulova ‘B’ brand that’s seldom seen. The bracelet isn’t authentic, however appears interval appropriate. No motion photos however the vendor states the watch works. Nice funky 70’s gem.
Classic 1977 Seiko 0439-4009
Right here’s a cool classic Seiko LCD, a 0439-4009 from 1977. Seiko after all made a bajillion LCD fashions, and this is without doubt one of the earlier ones. With a pleasant easy case and show display and built-in bracelet, this 0439 exemplifies the Seventies LCD watch. Additionally, how cool to have an LCD from the identical 12 months Star Wars premiered within the theater? The watch appears unpolished, with its authentic bracelet and the show appears to be full with no lacking segments. Nice classic digital watch that shouldn’t stress the pockets, however will delight when on the wrist.
Classic Hamilton
Right here’s a neat piece, a classic Hamilton that was an award for five years of secure driving for Motor Freight Categorical and the Baltimore Switch Firm System. The easy, spherical metal case is in good condition, and the silver dial can be easy with utilized stick markers. Most of the time, award watches are engraved on the again, however this one has all of the printing on the dial in addition to (presumably) the brand for the freight firm. A extremely attention-grabbing piece of historical past. The crown is authentic and signed with the Hamilton brand. No motion photos however the watch runs per the vendor.
Classic Wittnauer Skilled Chronograph
Subsequent up is a beautiful classic Wittnauer Skilled chronograph. I’ve at all times preferred this mannequin, and this instance is as good as they arrive. The 40mm metal case is excellent, unpolished with sharp edges. The black dial appears good, with stunning getting older on the lume within the broad palms. You gotta love the large arrow tipped minute hand and lollipop tipped seconds hand. The crimson anodized aluminum diver bezel appears good. The Valjoux 7733 guide wind dual-register motion appears tremendous clear and runs nicely per the vendor. This can be a candy classic chronograph in nearly as good a form as I’ve seen for this mannequin.
Classic Citizen Seven Star Diver
Going to complete off this week with a extremely candy classic Citizen Seven Star diver. This can be a “compressor fashion” with the interior rotating diver bezel and twin crowns. It isn’t an EPSA Tremendous Compressor case, however positively shares the fashion. The black dial is clear, with good vibrant lume plots and lume crammed palms. The hour hand has a Mercedes tip just like the Rolex Submariner. There’s a day/date window at 3 o’clock. The metal case appears sharp, and the twin crowns are signed with the Citizen brand. The automated motion is clear and runs nicely per the vendor. Nice classic diver that you just don’t see all that usually.
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