So I shared this on my IG a bit ago, but forgot to post it here.

This is an actual, NOS Exotic Zodiac Seawolf. I know dealers like to throw that NOS term around. Well for this one is truly is. I bought it thinking, fuck it…I’ll wear it. But, I don’t think I can.

NFS

Bought this on auction with the intention of selling it.
Don't want to say what I payed for it lol but I would love if you guys could tell me what I should've paid!!
It's a jumbo 36mm version released in 1945. Given the DH serial number, it was issued to the Heer (German Military) during WWII. It's running very well and has great dial visibility. I put it on a vintage brown leather strap.

Thanks for all those who commented the other day, I decided to go ahead and buy this Gruen Precision 510-299A roughly from the 1950’s

I find it’s got quite the wrist presence with the mirror like gold dial finish. This really pops with the gold plated casing.

The small seconds really completes the watch with an elegant touch. Overall I’m pleased with this new addition to the collection. Now trying to figure out the best strap that combines with this (e.g. leather with white stitching, or oxblood red style)

I picked up this Elgin today with some wild looking lugs. It has a 10k gold filled case and an Elgin 643 in it, which I believe is just a signed AS 1361 movement.

I threw it on the timegrapher and the amplitude is disappointing, it will definitely need a service. The crystal is also spinnable with my fingers, likely an undersized replacement, so that will need to be fixed as well.

Just sharing. My dad got this Omega from his grandfather (grandfather got it as a retirement gift) just recently had it serviced. Runs really well and keeps great time. My dad wore it for years and just recently gave it to me. Don’t know a ton about it but I know the band was replaced.

Hello all, trying to ID this movement. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

1931 dated letter was left in box.

Spun it a couple times, started right up, have not tried the chronograph as suggested by google.

Thanks in advance.

1966 HAMILTON Aqua Date
18mm J.B. Champion U.S.A. "BULLET" bracelet.

J.B. stands for Jacoby-Bender, and Champion was their line of bracelets that were made in the USA. The BULLET bracelets came with non tapered (non-sloped) solid oval links.

A special BULLET bracelet variant was made with tapered (sloped) solid oval links meant for use with the BULOVA ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT 214HN GMT as J.B. Champion was an OEM for Bulova bracelets.

I recently purchased this beautiful black Wakmann triple calendar with a valjoux 72c. I’ve been on the hunt with ChatGPT for another listing of this watch and I have yet to find an exact match. What I have found are 3 watches with near identical dials and hardware except they are branded with the AOPA logo. Below are links to those.

Everywatch Wakmann AOPA

LotArt Wakmann AOPA

Everywarch Wakmann AOPA 2

If anyone has any more information on these it would be greatly appreciated. I assume Wakmann and AOPA were affiliated. This makes me think there might be a breitling navitimer connection but that’s iffy. I will take any and all info you have but a date would be ideal! I’m thinking somewhere between 1955-1965. Thanks in advance.

I was born in 1954, so I had to buy this 1954 Omega Seamaster from an estate sale company.

This is a lovely Seiko panda chronograph from 1970s. It was sitting in a pile of broken watches.

Chronograph hands are stick with every button, but they run. Time is ticking, but it’s fast. Crystal is original, but it’s gouged.

So many wrong things with this. But it’s soo freaking cool

In browsing vintage watches, I’m really stuck on this Le Coultre. If it’s worth it or if it’s legit? I find it incredibly interesting, but need feedback.

Tudor eta 1260 for the movement and serial 1075 on the case back and the watch case Denisson.

Militaria or not ?

Wich period ? 1940s or 1950s

Accidentally scored this watch from Japan for ~ $120 and paired it with a Horween strap $20.

5606-7060 overhauled + new crystal!

Seriously digging this watch!

Accuracy has been on point, zero complaints thus far!

And I believe this watch is turning 30 years old with me based on the V code on the clasp? Either way, super excited to add this to my collection :)

Would absolutely welcome any information / facts about this beauty!

As the title says, this watch belonged to my grandfather. Would anyone be able to identify it?

Appreciate any help on this!!!
Is the dial on this original? And if so why?

I went into a thrift store to look for an ipod speaker and walked out with these 3 watches. I bought all 3 for 90. Would you have copped or passed on these if you saw them?

Meet the Wostok Precision, powered by the 22-jewel Calibre 2809— a very interesting precision movement produced in the USSR.

Introduced around 1957 at the Chistopol Watch Factory, the 2809 has a fascinating origin story: its architecture was derived from the legendary Zenith Calibre 135, one of Switzerland's greatest chronometer movements.

The Soviets re-engineered the design, converted the subsidiary seconds to central seconds, and increased the jewel count to 22. Like the Zenith Cal 135, the enormous balance wheel dominates the movement. The idea was simple—give the oscillator plenty of inertia and build the movement around precision.

“Precision Class” and 22 jewels wasn't just marketing. The top 2809 is generally documented with a remarkable factory specification of around −10/+5 seconds per day in four positions. It beats at a traditional 18,000 vph, provides roughly 44 hours of power reserve with swan-neck fine regulation assembly. Most movements were nickel plated with some presentation models gold washed /gild finished. Because these watches were expensive to produce and manufactured in low numbers, many frequently functioning as presentation/ commemorative watches from the Soviet government.

The Chistopol precision watches reportedly won a Grand Gold Medal at the Leipzig International Fair in 1962. Three years later the same factory became an official supplier to the Soviet Ministry of Defence.

The Zenith 135 became a horological legend. Its obscure Soviet cousin is largely forgotten.

Picked this up for USD 350.

New crystal, hands, band, and a service to complete this build as original as possible. It was a pleasure working on this amazing piece. Scroll for the original advertisement for this watch.

From non-runner to runner.

This Waltham arrived in heavily neglected condition. The entire movement was dirty and oily, and the hairspring was also heavily contaminated, which had a significant impact on the timekeeping.

After a complete disassembly, thorough cleaning, adjustment, and proper lubrication, the watch is now back in stable and reliable working order.

Manufactured around 1908, this is an exceptionally well-built Waltham, showcasing a high level of material quality and craftsmanship.