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Seeking ID help for mid century tank? watch please

Hello watch friends,
New to the forum & hoping someone here w expertise can help with identifying a vintage wristwatch.
I am guessing mid century, maybe 1960s? No name or other markings anywhere on the face, unfortunately. The back of the case has…

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Seiko 6602

I picked this up today pawn shopping. Paid 60. Everything on it runs.
Movement reads 6602-8050

General question: should the date be adjustable on its own or is the only way to adjust it by sending it around the hours twice for each day ( right now…

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Recommended Shops or Sellers of Vintage Watches

I'm considering picking up a vintage watch and have long been coveting an Omega from the mid 20th century.

After narrowing down my options I'm thinking of an Omega from the 1950's time period, maybe an Omega Seamaster Automatic or a dre…

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Grandfather’s Movado – looking for info and strap advice

I inherited this beautiful Deco styled Movado but don't know much about it. I believe my grandfather The bracelet is stamped '12c' and is very tight on me. I'd feel more comfortable wearing it with a leather strap. Lugs measure…

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Help with information on a Art Deco Marcasite Brooch Watch

Hi all,

I just bought this vintage brooch watch and was wondering if anyone could help me find out more information about it. There are lots of these types of watches online but wondering about its authenticity and year of make. It seems quite a uniqu…

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Whitman Watch. Can anyone give anymore info?

This watch belonged to my Dad. What I know / think is:

Early 60's ??
Landeron 48 movement ??
May have been purchased at a Birks store in Canada
has '755' marking on case back
the 'Whitman' almost seems stenciled on
If it is a …

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Vintage Watches in May 2026. What’s on your wrist?

Let's kick off the new month:

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Duward Diplomatic Dublin — model D-95420 — Year of production?

Hello WUS community,

I’m hoping someone here might be able to help me with a bit of vintage watch sleuthing.

The watch in the photo is a Duward Diplomatic Dublin, model number D-95420. I’ve tried to track down production information but haven’t been …

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New pickup + new approach (vintage Seiko): 1969 gold KS 56KS. Anyone else running a hard cap?

Hey all 👋

Just grabbed a King Seiko 5625-7000 (SGP, 1969) — near-NOS plating, original silver dial, serviced — all for AUD$850 delivered from Japan to Australia, and a nice brand new Hirsch camelgrain strap. I’ve been hunting a clean gold KS for what …

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Identification of a Resios pocket watch movement

Hello watch enthusiasts,

I’m trying to identify the movement of a Resios pocket watch, made in Switzerland, with service markings from November 15, 1950. I’d greatly appreciate any information on the manufacturer or type of the movement.

Thanks in ad…

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