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Actually Bill the 105.002 speedmasters had
Cal. 321 movements marked adjusted 2 positions - perhaps coming from the same era as the corresponding seamasters (~1962)
PawnOgraphy....
Hi all, Remembering how Art struck luck at a Pawn shop. I also made it a point to step into all the Pawn shops which came on my way, on my recent trip to the US. And guess what? Like many I got lucky too...very lucky. From a pawn shop somewhere in Florida...
I wish..........
I could find Pawn Shops like that one - my local one seems to have nothing worth looking at. Nice find. Cheers
Thanks KCKL, was hoping to find a decent watch...
Never expected a Chrono in near perfect condition.
Nice catch, my friend.
I'm turning around this Chrono while you just did it... Nice proportions and timeless look. A great watch. Huge congratulations, my friend. Nicolas.
Thank you my friend..
'Turning around'??? Finding this watch was the best part of my trip. Regards my friend Ed
Yes, Edward...
I was tempted to get it more than once... I saw some in superb condition and in stainless steel, with a flawless dial. One day, I may well join the ranks! Best, Nicolas.
Well Nico, that day will not be far away..
Yes an SS version also came to me a few months back. I remember it was in as good if not better condition. Price did't work out. Too bad for me. But I'm very very happy with this one all the more after Bill pointed out that the adjusted version is more de...
We can find interesting watches in many of our local...
..pawnshops, but it usually takes serious negotiating to get them down to being a good deal. That being said, there are some deals for those who persevere. This one was an excellent find if it was a bargain.
You are right...
Saw few watches at the LA pawn shops. They were pricey IMHO. Whereas this one I got it from a small city in FL. And yes IMHO I believe it was a bargain. The seller's asking was 2.5 G. Cheers Ed
You have to use Art's technique...
...and go for the pawn shops in the older communities outside L.A. proper, and certainly away from any trendy areas. We have been talking about organizing a pawn shop tour...
That sounds interesting...
Was lucky I spend the better part of my holiday in the suburbs of FL. Ed
Classic screwback 14k solid gold Seamaster chronograph !! but !
Hi Ed You missed one of the best parts !! What you did not mention and maybe did not realize that 321 is marked ADJUSTED to TWO positions... which was specific to the late 50 and early 60s Seamaster chronographs .... The Speedys at the time where marked u...
Actually Bill the 105.002 speedmasters had
Cal. 321 movements marked adjusted 2 positions - perhaps coming from the same era as the corresponding seamasters (~1962)
Thanks Bill. Always a pleasure..
To read your feed back. The 'BUT' in your header got me. I was trying hard to think what could be wrong this time....:: ))) I realised the adjusted 2 position. But did't know they were that significant. Thank you bill. It takes a lot for a watch to be in ...
What a nice find.
Congratulations on such a successful treasure hunt. It should bring much pleasure. tempusfugit
Hangin' out in pawnshops . . .
. . . can be very rewarding ;-) . . . . . . cordially, Art...
very nice indeed Ed. thats a very fine condition piece and you were very lucky to find it.
my ss model is also adjusted 2 positions. i havent figured out why speedy's are unadjusted, but seamasters are often adjusted to 2 positions. it may be something to do with it being dressier. enjoy it and wear it often best Graham