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Help with Illinois PW verification

Hi All,

I looked up this pocket watch at pocketwatchdatabase.com and the image of the movement on the look-up page does not match the photo of the movement I took. I see the serial number as 926986.

The specs on the PW at this site say it is a Grade…

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Piece of History: Mike Cotten’s 1962 Cotton Bowl Watch

Hi All,

Wanted to share this watch I picked up. An Omega cal 490 1962 Cotton Bowl watch awarded to Mike B. Cotten. It runs. It will need a new crystal.

I researched the serial number and apparently the watch was made in the mid 1950s but was part of…

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Odd Seiko

Hi All,

This recently sold on shopgoodwill.com. It is a modern reissue based on the OG 62-MAS, but it is not accurate in various ways. Anyone know whether this is a legit model or maybe it has been modified in some way?

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Help identifying pocket watch

Can anyone tell me the make of this pocket watch and how to obtain more information?

Thanks,
Chris

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Vintage dive watch – unknown to me

Could someone please tell me the make of this watch? I can't read the entire name on the dial and a google search with partial name is not revealing anything. I do not have the watch in hand. Photo was sent to me.

It looks like a decent make, how…

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Breitling Chronomat – A couple of questions

Hi All,

I might have an opportunity to pick up this model/watch. A couple of questions.

Does it look legit?

Is this model relatively collectible or rare?

Many thanks,

Chris

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Crystal for 165.002

Does anyone know where I can find a genuine Omega crystal for model 165.002? Ofrei does not have this model. Just FYI.

Thanks,
Chris

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Bulova Accutron Quartz Devil Diver Cal. 2423.10 – can it be serviced/regulated?

Hi Everyone,

I bought this watch, which started right up with a new battery. It was keeping perfect time for 24 hours until it jumped ahead 5 seconds. I realize the Accuset function can be used to reset the time for accuracy, but if there is a glitch …

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Sourcing a compatible stem for Bulova Accutron Cal 242

Hi,

I had a maddening experience. I have misplaced the stem to the screw down crown for this watch. I scoured my rug and surrounding area.

Does anyone know whether generic stem with the right specs will substitute for a Bulova stem? In this case, I h…

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Vintage Seamaster and others from Estate Sale

I picked up these today from an estate sale. I paid $75 for the lot. Does anyone know what the Seamaster is called or the model? I will open it up and get the caliber. I also think the Omega bracelet might go with it, but unsure. Anyone know? It is a N…

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