To the mods: I have to split this up in 2-3 posts, otherwise I get an error before I can hit “Create Thread”, apologies for that.

“Too long, didn’t read”: A little introduction to the Seamaster reference 2577, please do share your examples.

We have a few “Show me your…”-threads here, and I find they’re a great source for inspiration and serve as a very useful reference. You’ve found a dial configuration that you haven’t seen before? Chances are, there’s another example in the…

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Hi there, I’m looking in to buying a vintage seamaster but I’ve been informed that it has a rattling sound when you shake the watch. I know it hasn’t been serviced in a while so I’m sure that’s part of the problem but does anyone have any idea if this is “normal” for a 60’s seamaster? Any help much appreciated. Thanks

Link to rattling video

Worth a registration at nzz.ch!

“Buy a chocolate dial and create the rest”

https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/krimin…aet-ld.1738561

https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/krimi…einer-3-millionen-franken-raritaet-ld.1738561

And: We have the same “system” in Germany. A a car-dealer with vintage Mercedes!

“Restauration” KIENLE: Prosecutor investigates

https://www.kienle.com/home.html

And don’t speak…

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Hello friends. I just acquired this “beater” 1969 Admiralty and I really love it, but since they’re not as popular and produce fewer detailed WIS discussions (yet, and YES, I’ve looked) I figured what better place to ask some questions than the OF!….

I know this model came in Black dials and white dials, with dates, no dates, automatic movements and manual wound movements. I wanted a no-date manual wind and I landed this less common GRAY dial version. I find the dial to…

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We have lots of threads from members asking opinions on watches listed on ebay. How about we turn things around – let’s talk about watches on ebay that are worth purchasing. My disclaimer is that I am not affiliated with any of the sellers whose watches I post here and cannot make any guarantees except to say the watch in the listing looks good to me.

Here is one – a nice looking vintage seamaster…

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Alright folks, this is a call to all off you to show off your black dialed vintage pieces! They can be any brand, but must follow two simple rules: they must be considered vintage, and can’t be redials! So post ’em away!

I’ll start with mine….

Oh, wait…sorry, I don’t have a vintage black dialed in my current collection Hey! but don’t let this stop from posting yours!! Let’s see them…

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