(Reduced) Jumbo beefy lug Omega Seamaster 165.011 – uncommon dial – incl. BoR

Hi all

I’m a fan of larger or “Jumbo” Seamasters. As I bought three last year, I decided let one of them go. For your consideration is a nice steel Omega Seamaster ref. 165.011 with an uncommon dial, i.e. with a circular finishing rather than the more common sunburst or vertical finishing. It is complemented by an original Omega BoR bracelet.

Specifications and condition:

Model: Omega Seamaster ref. 165.011

Dial: The dial is the star in my opinion. It’s…

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[REDUCED] First Seiko chronograph ref 45899 with 1964 Olympic torch case-back

For sale is a 1964 ref 45899 hand-winding Seiko monopusher chronograph. This was Seiko’s first chronograph, released for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics with the Olympic torch on the back. This is a very good example IMO, with a beautiful sunburst charcoal dial and clean lume plots and hands. Notably, the watch retains its original intact bakelite bezel (rotating smoothly), which was often replaced during service with a stainless service part. The 37mm case is extremely sharp, showing detailed and…

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IWC Cal.8531 SS Automatic £550

FS IWC Automatic from the early 1960’s, featuring the c.8531 Automatic movement. The quality of IWC from this period is well known, with the movement serial number dating this to 1963. The stainless steel case measures just under 35mm, and features the original crown. The dial is in my opinion very elegant and typically understated (these IWC dress watches are sometimes compared to Patek Philippe 3483 in terms of style) with beautifully thin, chamfered applied hour markers, and luminous…

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LAST CALL! – Rare 1968 Wakmann SEAHUNTER Diver – SERVICED

Here is one that I will probably regret selling. Over the years, I’ve only seen about 3 or 4 of these come-up for sale. But alas, funds are needed elsewhere, and this cool piece just doesn’t get enough wrist time. So here we go, on with the show!

A very rare ca.1968 Wakmann SEAHUNTER Skin Diver Watch. It is powered by a Wakmann signed 17J Jeambrun 26D Manual Wind Movement. Case signed Wakmann Watch Co France. Dial, Case and Movement all signed France. The lovely no date dial, with…

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