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Same as the ones we stock! - http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=308
Same price too!
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Are you sure these are NOS? I was under the impression that squale still produced watches, at least it looks that way going by their site: http://www.squale.ch/
edit: never mind, I should have read the squale site a bit more carefully. They say "N.B.: this model is a 1970/80s (nos) original in all components except for the movement and strap."
However, the price quoted from squale.ch (for the 1515-005 at least) is cheaper than watchgecko. Even with postage which I believe is 20 euro. Maybe you could get a better deal for a group buy if you go straight to squale themselves?
Already been done.
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I was doing a bit of price checking on new Squale watches, and found this UK dealer with some extremely well priced NOS, but 1970 vintage watches.
http://www.watchgecko.com/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=35
It appears that when the Squale (Italian company) were taken over by the Swiss, there were a stack of cases and dials from 1970's production.
So they have been assembled with new ETA movements and straps/bracelets and offered with warranty in new boxes. Apparently the only issue is that the lume on some dials is a bit ordinary.
A bit of history and eye candy here-http://www.gnomonwatches.com/Product-view.asp?id=59
So being the ferret that I am, I did some more checking, and found I could access supply of these NOS pieces at VERY good prices indeed!
Unfortunately there is not a lot of stock left, and I am just now getting quantities and final pricing.
But stay tuned because we may have a chance to do a one off group buy (Once I seek approval from the admin here) and have some wonderful old watches in NOS condition FS at prices we pay for much lesser products.
I do wish to keep this pretty low key, so anyone with any questions please PM or email me.
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Its subject to a Dos attack. Bit of that going around these days.
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Oh do you mean THIS bracelet? New, unused, never mounted. How's that for rare?
HOPEFULLY I can get this in the mail today. You know that movie about the unfortunate series of events? HOLY SMOKES has it been weird here in Alaska this week. Post office accepting cash only? Another one can't do customs forms? Dogsled down?
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Sold at about the right money at the end!
Still good buying for a piece like that.
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http://www.ebay.com....9#ht_641wt_1396
This would make a nice addition to a dive watch collection-
Just beyond where I want to go $$ wise ATM but worth every cent! And more!
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Spotted that one Bob....also heard of a no T 300, orange!
Must have been some funny dial printing going on in the early days!
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Pleased to announce the arrival of Doxa Sharkhunter. All the way from Switzerland.
Will go through the Offshore spa tomorrow with before and after shots to come.
Purchased bezel paint today, and plan a mild polish, but not to remove all the battle scars, just make it a bit shinier.
On the wrist atm.looking good, the only issue thus far is a bezel which needs to be freed up.
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Yep, Give me your house and I'll make sure its safe!
Non event.
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I reckon this would be....if someone could piece it back together!
That "Aqualung" logo is certainly 1950's, I was sticking them in scrap books back then!
Would love to get some background on this watch, and why it has been torn down...maybe flooded and destroyed movement.?
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I like the vintage Squale watches
Easy up woof... I have something cocked and loaded right now!
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Did anyone happen to notice the other items this seller had FS?
Mine was petty cash compared with all the solid gold stuff on the menu.
At least they are a known seller, dealing in up market watches.
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No more adjectives, Just tell me what I need to send you to become the owner of that bracelet!
Its mine...no one elses!
PM please B.
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Special thanks to Nanuq, who has been advisor and cheerleader, all rolled into one, as I have been searching...especially these last few weeks.
FWIW Nanuq, I was underbidder on the other one which went off just before this one, for near the same money. It had a bracelet, but was very shabby compared with this.
So an auction worth losing methinks.
Had a max bid just over $1k on this one, so I was happy when it stopped there.
That leaves something for a bracelet.
What about fitting a current model bracelet....I know its not the same, but they are pretty close I think?
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Yep, finally got a winning bid in, so another sharky comes "home"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120937392837&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:AU:3160
Thought the price was pretty good, as its not too shabby condition wise.
Anyone have a clue on a bracelet?
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Here is a shot of an "unscavenged" model.
http://www.thedivewatchconnection.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=15663
The new owner bought it as pictured!
Wouldn't it be nice to find them all like this one?
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In doing my "homework" I stumbled across this rare bird.
http://www.ebay.com....7#ht_803wt_1396
It is claimed that -
Although the SUB 200 T.Graph was produced in Professional, Sharkhunter and Searambler versions, it is not known exactly how many were made. However, the number is believed to be in hundreds rather than thousands. Either there were less Sharkhunters produced than the other models or those that were made were unfortunately worn to destruction, because I have yet to see a SUB 200 T.Graph Sharkhunter other than in a catalogue shot. They have to be the rarest of an already rare breed.
So!- rare indeed- however one would think the chances of resurrecting it to be somewhere between zero and nil.
The movement is an Eberhard 310-82 meaning parts there would be possible, but a case back, dial, and bezel, may prove to be a journey too far.
I'll bet the Nanuq juices are running however.
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I believe that is where his site finally morphed too. If you do some research here these links will help.
http://www.rwg.cc/topic/126724-replicawatchreport/#entry919973
http://www.rwg.cc/topic/52619-who-is-richard-brown/page__hl__%2Brichard+%2Bbrown
As you will see Richard still drops in here from time to time as audmarsfan.
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Thats the site which used to belong to Richard Brown, and was sold to a factory, and is now used by scammers.
All those articles were from way back and were authorised at the time.
There were articles from a lot of our people, Puggy was another from memory.
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I may just give in this time. I even like the band.
Wow, That was a new bidder who "stole" that!
Not another one heading to the RWG Doxa collectors club???
Timing wasn't right for me...but gee, that was an excellent price!
Hope you got it.
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Couldn't you photoshop the "T" onto a clear film, and apply it over the complete dial?
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Similar to what joey B is playing with, I am talking to a guy in India atm, who has a "different" dial refinish process.
He takes a dial, and photographs it, then removes the indices, and badges, anything which will come off.
His photo is taken in a jig of some type to retain dimensions.
He then photoshops the dial picture, to repair and generally clean up the dial and then prints that photoshopped image on to an adhesive film.
This is attached to the original dial plate, holes are made for the items to be re attatched, and the indices/badges etc are replaced.
Quick, simple and almost faultless as I see it...I'm sure its not that easy however...getting a jig for the camera to ensure 1:1, the actual photoshopping process, and what type of adhesive film and printing is being used, are all unanswered questions at this time.
However I am continuing my discussions with him, attempting to glean more info.
He has done a number of dials for me...most reasonable prices (From $35- $50) and the finished product is excellent, in fact its not like most refinished dials which look like they ARE refinished...his work just looks like a new dial.
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Another Doxa!
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Wonder where this will go? And what his reserve is?
Especially with a BOR bracelet.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DOXA-300T-Sharkhunter-original-beads-rice-bracelet-/271016268133?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item3f19d41165#ht_500wt_1180
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