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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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My personal watch seller has found a 1960's men's Benrus 25 Jewel Selfwinding Watch. The sale price for me $ 20. After seeing the photos, I decided to jump at the chance to see if I could score this beauty,with a Spiedel stretch bracelet. Keeping my fingers crossed. Cheers, Simon |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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That's a heck of a bargain for a nice vintage piece.hand6.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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I'm waiting for him to get a hold of me by the end of the day. Cheers, Simon |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Update: The watch will be picked up tonight with new images posted ASAP. Cheers, Simon |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Yes, I scored big time on the early 1960 Vintage Benrus Selfwinding. The wrist shot. Attachment: Simon's Early 1960 Vintage Benrus Selfwinding Watch.jpeg 001.jpg (Downloaded 76 times) |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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On the desk. Attachment: Simon's Early 1960 Vintage Benrus Selfwinding Watch.jpeg 002.jpg (Downloaded 76 times) |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Under the lamp. Attachment: Simon's Early 1960 Vintage Benrus Selfwinding Watch.jpeg 003.jpg (Downloaded 76 times) |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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The watch will need to get it's movement cleaned and a new crystal installed. I'm laughing all the way to the bank, because for $20 the watch still has it's original crown. I forgot to mention... The watch does work and is keeping time...  Cheers, Simon Last edited on Sun Aug 16th, 2009 12:26 am by Simon_Leung |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big congrats, amigo! Is the watch a 32mm or 36mm. is it 14k or 18k gold. Looks like you won the award for bargain snap of the year with this one. Wear it in good healthhand6.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thanks,Big and to Mark. I haven't measured the watch,until I go to work in the morning. The case and the period Spiedel stretch bracelet is made out of stainless steel. The bracelet is labeled Spiedel USA, this only proves evidence that it is from the early 1960's. Reflection from the desk lamp made it appear gold in color. I agree that this is the purchase of the year. It would be worn everyday with pride and joy, until another timepiece comes my way. Cheers, Simon |
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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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Lucky man. This is a very nice piece you have bought and will bring you many years of joy.yourock.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thank you for the compliments, Omegaman. Cheers, Simon |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Wow Simon I didn't anticipate the watch being in such nice condition for the bargain price you were paying for it. The watch looks really nice!:D |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Yea not a bad score for the price. :) Good job. Enjoy. ;) woohoo.gifwoohoo.gifwoohoo.gif |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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Congrats Simon hand6.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thank you Mark, John and Scott for the compliments. I took twenty minutes cleaning the grime off the watch, by using soap and water with an old tooth brush. I've managed to get the stretch bracelet cleaned to the point that it looks new again. During my lunch break at work, I removed the bracelet from the case and gave the watch an once over. The watch looks even more spectacular than I've received last night. Soon, I 'll get the movement cleaned and adjusted with a new replacement crystal. Cheers, Simon |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Simon, since I suspect you are really and madly into vintage pieces...to add to the joy of owning that watch, I'd suggest you go through your usual sources and source a "skeleton" bracelet, which i think was started by Omega years and years ago. I used to have a decent solid gold Wittnauer years ago, had it restored and then fitted it (after a long search) with a gold skeleton strap. It came out very unique and special. If you find a bracelet and it comes out too big for your wrists, take it to a jeweller to have it "trimmed". make sure you have the small clasp, as they all come with small clasps, tightened. I think all these skeleton bracelts come in yellow gold only. If you find one that's in yellow gold have it dipped/coated/polished to white gold to match your steel case. ;) |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Yes,I'll admit that I love vintage watches. At this point I really don't want to do too much to the watch. The bracelet that's currently on the watch is the original Speidel USA version and is period correct. Once the servicing is complete I'm just going to leave it the way it is. Who knows. Having worked six days straight for two weeks and one week straight this week. I am about embark on another six day work week,as of Aug. 17. Goal: 1) Provide enough money to my parents And... 2) Hopefully by December. Just in time for my birthday, I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger on my grail watch. IWC Portofino Ref. IW356303 in brown crocodile strap. Cheers, Simon Last edited on Mon Aug 17th, 2009 03:28 am by Simon_Leung |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Simon, are you sure about the Portofino? Check out the water-resistance qualities first. You might have to remove it whenever you wash your hands or go under some rain.:) |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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The IWC Portofino is water resistant to 3 bar (30 m), which means at $3,895 Canadian Dollars I'll have to be extremely careful. I'll have to get the brochure during my lunch break. Cheers, Simon |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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I forgot to answer Bigrustypig's question: The measurements for the Benrus 3 Star, is 32 mm in width and 40 mm in length. A size that is seldom seen in modern watches, but with the purchase of 20 bucks is still a bargain. Cheers, Simon |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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OK, Simon. Thanks for the info on measurements. I will PM you about the Portofino, amigo. Regards. |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Simon_Leung wrote: I forgot to answer Bigrustypig's question: Note of Correction: The watch measures 34 mm in width and 39 mm in length. This does not include the crown. Cheers, Simon |
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