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Hi All.
I'm not sure whether a link to this video has been posted previously.
It's very grainy and extremely 'old school', but I found it a fascinating insight into the basics of a mechanical watch...

All sorted out - many thanks to all for suggestions and help.

Sorry folks - inbox has now been cleared.

I’ve been in touch with eBay UK.
I use eBay quite a bit so I have an eBay ‘concierge’ to speak with. He told me that the issue was with the vendors eBay settings and that only the vendor could sort...

Hi all,
I’ve been trying unsuccessfully to buy a watch on eBay from USA seller.
Although the vendor shows shipping to the UK and there is a added customs charge though the eBay international...

Hi ya,
As per my reply via PM.
The battery in this watch was replaced just a few months before it went on onto SC.
Please return the watch to me and my watchmaker will replace it.
Cheers.

Hi,

Are you sure that 1969 is correct ?

That's too late for pointy crown guards. Incidentally, all pointy's had gilt dials.

Cheers.

Hi,

Hopefully this is the correcty section to post this query.

I'm trying to edit an earlier sales post because the item is now OHPF.

When I call up the 'Edit Post' page, all the boxes are...

Eterna are manufactured in Switzerland ('T SWISS T' at 6 o'clock).

I guess the instruction manuals were re-printed in most countries languages where the watches were sold - the one I found was...

In answer to the query about bezel markings on my two Kontiki's.

I 'googled' the following 'instructions' for use.

My Italian isn't great but I suspect that, as these are 'real' divers watches,...

Hi Folks,

Just thought I'd post pics of my two Super Kontiki's.

Both have the original bezel inserts which tend to wear on the edges but both watches are generally in excellent condition for...

Here you go - bit of an old lump by comparison to some of the lovely things appearing on this thread.

But I love it !

Quite a rare bit of history - LeCoultre Deep Sea Master Mariner.
...

Just a Zenith group shot.

Included are a couple of the ultra rare non Primero movement Sub Sea Diver Chronographs with rotating inner bezels.
...

Clearly, I'm swimming against the tide of majority opinion here, but - just to play 'devils advocate'.

I collect only vintage watches, not as investments but because I love them.

Although one...

Hi all,

I have acquired a lovely old AP 5402 Jumbo.

Apparently very scarce and becoming quite sought after, particularly with sharp edges and a unworn bezel.etc

Unfortunately it has a...

Mainly all on trays in a safety deposit box at my bank - except for what I'm wearing (in rotation).

Hi,

Thanks for all the positive comments.

A couple of answers to questions.

1. Top left in the submariner group is a rare 1954 Rolex 'Turn-O-Graph' - even more scarce with the original bezel...

Hi all,

I recently posted a picture of a recently acquired vintage Omega Seamaster 300 (1958 CK-2913) which started a bit of a debate about the validity of the dial

During the debate I...

As promised, here are some more pictures.

I've included some close up shots of the 'controversial' dial (very difficult watch to photograph because of the dome crystal which catches reflections -...

The movement is a 501 with a 16 million serial number which, from research, puts it at 1958 and would make it a 2913.

I had assumed that the watch was 1957 because of the case back stamp 2913 - 7,...

Firstly, thanks to everyone for their advice and opinions.

I had accepted when I bought the watch that the second hand was wrong and the dial might be a re-lume, however I was also convinced that...

I've just spoken to the vendor of the watch, he continues to insist that this is an Omega variant.

I've also spoken to a couple more Omega enthusiasts who agree and think that Omega produced a few...

Hi,

The re-dial info comes as a bit of a surprise !!

I was aware that this design dial was 'unusual', however the seller appeared to be a well respected vintage Omega collector and he was...

Hi All,

Isn't it great when you open the package and the contents are even better than you thought they were going to be ?!

Arrived today - this lovely old (1957) and rare Omega Seamaster 300....

A long wait finally over !

I realise that the collecting of vintage watches seems a bit pointless to many watch afficionados, but I love them.

I've been looking for a Black dial Rolex Explorer...