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What a day..... on Nov 13, 2001, 7:00 PM

I had a good watch day too.... Bill on Nov 13, 2001, 7:33 PM

This requires an immediate visit. Will be able to show off my 300 too. nt.. on Nov 13, 2001, 8:23 PM

Definitely. nt. Bill on Nov 13, 2001, 9:47 PM

a good day. on Nov 13, 2001, 7:52 PM

There is a difference between a good day .... OCD on Nov 14, 2001, 7:17 AM

i had the combination of both yesterday!!. bob w. on Nov 14, 2001, 7:54 AM

Well, I had a SH@##% watch morning today........ on Nov 14, 2001, 8:18 AM

O&W Caribbean...had to have it.. on Nov 13, 2001, 6:27 PM

Congrats Ken, real nice (and pretty unique) case! -nt. on Nov 13, 2001, 7:33 PM

Why this price?? (link). Elias on Nov 13, 2001, 1:48 PM

You mean which ways? Too expensive or below current market price?. Dave on Nov 13, 2001, 1:55 PM

I thought it went on the high side ........ Elias on Nov 13, 2001, 4:23 PM

Maybe they were too busy bidding to look at this one! (link)... on Nov 13, 2001, 4:21 PM

With the cardboard box for $53? Good deal! nt. Dave on Nov 13, 2001, 4:40 PM

WW2 Glashutte Fliegerchrono on UK E-bay. on Nov 13, 2001, 12:31 PM

MoD Sub posted on new SMWC site. Anonymous on Nov 13, 2001, 11:58 AM

SMWC? Saint Mary of the Woods College?. on Nov 13, 2001, 12:10 PM

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SMWC. Ian Parkin on Nov 13, 2001, 12:23 PM

Yes, I figured that out, but ... on Nov 13, 2001, 12:28 PM
Untitled. JimC on Nov 13, 2001, 1:49 PM

First you have to register with Yahoo and get an ID and password.... James D. on Nov 13, 2001, 2:54 PM

Thank you for the info.. JimC on Nov 13, 2001, 4:07 PM

Yes! Lots of pictures now with more on the way! nt. James D. on Nov 13, 2001, 4:09 PM

JimC, may I request that you choose another screen name?. on Nov 13, 2001, 11:39 PM

Jim C. , will do. nt. JHC on Nov 14, 2001, 8:39 AM

My Guess, ,,SilverMagic Watch Co ???. on Nov 13, 2001, 12:24 PM

Well, , Lets just ignore my guess, OK.... Cary on Nov 13, 2001, 12:25 PM

Is it 5513 or 5517?. tomon on Nov 13, 2001, 4:15 PM

Croton Bombardier USA ARMY AIRFORCE MILITARY. on Nov 13, 2001, 11:34 AM

Sounds familiar, hope it .... on Nov 13, 2001, 11:46 AM

SM 300's get more puzzling every day.... Bill on Nov 13, 2001, 11:25 AM

Yes, puzzling, note how .... on Nov 13, 2001, 11:37 AM

Could that be a camera angle illusion? nt. Bob on Nov 13, 2001, 11:39 AM

I think it is, but look at the difference (more). Bill on Nov 13, 2001, 12:09 PM

But we learn more everyday too.... Bob Z. on Nov 13, 2001, 12:12 PM

Update to the Seamaster 3oo article. on Nov 13, 2001, 2:24 PM

thanks bill sohne (more). on Nov 13, 2001, 6:09 PM

You can also tell by the second hand that it's a fake.... on Nov 13, 2001, 4:39 PM

Tonight I'm going to be picking up this very one of Bill's (more). on Nov 13, 2001, 6:10 PM

Note the difference in the 3 on the insert... nt. Bill on Nov 13, 2001, 7:16 PM

And the '1' in the '10' too {nt}. on Nov 13, 2001, 8:59 PM

Forgive me for showing this again (more). Foggy on Nov 13, 2001, 11:14 AM

Great looking watch! Looks bombproof too! (nt). on Nov 13, 2001, 1:35 PM
Those luminous dots look huge (more). on Nov 13, 2001, 7:34 PM

Once again...Thanks Henri...You are very kind....nt. on Nov 13, 2001, 10:39 AM

Henri is great.. what did you get Cary? (nt). Bob on Nov 13, 2001, 11:07 AM

Just some hands I was looking for to finish out my Benrus...more. on Nov 13, 2001, 11:11 AM

Welcome cary. on Nov 13, 2001, 11:36 AM

Check this out ! can anyone confirm this ? >>>. ALE on Nov 13, 2001, 9:54 AM

The US will not even confirm that Delta Force exists, so (more). Bill on Nov 13, 2001, 11:10 AM
Bill seems to have some good points (more). Yao on Nov 13, 2001, 2:05 PM
Alex, sorry about the confusion (more). Dan on Nov 13, 2001, 6:15 PM

That's what I thought. Nice try ;-). ALE on Nov 14, 2001, 12:17 AM

Good morning!! Question: do all WWW come with dust covers?(more). Gary on Nov 13, 2001, 8:45 AM

Not all WWW have dust covers.. Ian Parkin on Nov 13, 2001, 10:54 AM
No, it seems to vary . . . (more). on Nov 13, 2001, 3:19 PM

Marvin and Ian, Thank you for your expertise!! <nt>. Gary on Nov 13, 2001, 11:20 PM

My $18 timor ATP arrived today.via ebay (more). on Nov 13, 2001, 6:58 AM

what is the ATP number? more. bob w. on Nov 13, 2001, 7:57 AM

This one has no ATP # but the other one I have (more). on Nov 14, 2001, 3:18 AM

Damn, not if I'd seen it..... on Nov 13, 2001, 8:18 AM

pic of seiko w'blue and red bezel. on Nov 13, 2001, 6:19 AM

This one .... on Nov 13, 2001, 8:16 AM
Red and blue ring. Mike on Nov 13, 2001, 8:13 PM
Thanks. on Nov 14, 2001, 4:24 AM

How much ?!?!?!? (more). Foggy on Nov 13, 2001, 4:13 AM

Actually, the Patek Graves complication sold for much more (more). Bob on Nov 13, 2001, 4:24 AM

Hi Bob - that's BIG money (more). Foggy on Nov 13, 2001, 4:33 AM

Either that or one auction house refuses to admit (more). Bob on Nov 13, 2001, 4:41 AM

Sotheby's. Ray on Nov 13, 2001, 7:42 PM

Rolex Vs Panerai. on Nov 12, 2001, 11:38 PM

Comparisons with such nebulous criteria are .... on Nov 12, 2001, 11:45 PM
Toughness is a state of mind........ (more). Bob on Nov 12, 2001, 11:53 PM

If you want durability, a ceramic Ventura tops them both! nt.. on Nov 13, 2001, 12:01 AM

Re-Rolex Vs Panerai. John on Nov 13, 2001, 9:41 AM

Early 60's Seamaster 300 on Ebay. Lewis on Nov 12, 2001, 11:11 PM

Second hand looks funky as well . Nt.. lewis on Nov 12, 2001, 11:19 PM
Ebay Number?. on Nov 12, 2001, 11:41 PM

Some high res scans of the Smiths W10. on Nov 12, 2001, 11:10 PM

Nice Smiths images!!! (nt). Bob on Nov 12, 2001, 11:48 PM
AMAZING images!!! Boy, I'm missing my Smiths. That's painful. (more). on Nov 13, 2001, 8:34 PM

First Post - O&W Daily Use. on Nov 12, 2001, 9:44 PM

Took my O&W Kartago to 91' off Monterey last week..more. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 9:57 PM
Welcome Mike, whereabouts in Canada? nt. on Nov 12, 2001, 10:04 PM

Victoria BC.. on Nov 13, 2001, 8:10 AM

All of a sudden, I don't feel so Lonely. {nt}. on Nov 13, 2001, 8:19 AM

Welcome to MWR (more). Bob on Nov 12, 2001, 10:39 PM

Another instant military watch collection..... Alan N . on Nov 12, 2001, 9:07 PM

Kind of a dodgy lot, this. (more). Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 11:16 PM

Larger images are available on sellers website. Ian Parkin on Nov 12, 2001, 11:24 PM
Imai (1st ed) has a pic ..... on Nov 12, 2001, 11:39 PM

Well, there you go. And now that i see the Omega (more). Bill on Nov 13, 2001, 12:13 AM

Will an Adanac crystal fit a Benrus type1?If this has...more. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 8:35 PM

I think Hyunsuk tested this.... on Nov 12, 2001, 8:53 PM

Oh well.The hunt begins.<nt>. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 9:37 PM

Should already be talked before but how do you rate PD-Orfina military chrono (more). on Nov 12, 2001, 8:20 PM

This one? ..{ image }. on Nov 13, 2001, 12:22 AM

Thanks. Yep, it looks huge for.... Gino on Nov 13, 2001, 4:17 PM

Just come back from a local ... {more! very interesting!}. on Nov 12, 2001, 7:39 PM

Martin, what strap configuration were they sporting (more). on Nov 12, 2001, 8:29 PM

The seiko had the ..... on Nov 12, 2001, 8:43 PM

Thanks Martin :). Dan on Nov 12, 2001, 8:48 PM

Just saw an Adanac Stop watch on the film 'Gone in 60 seconds'.. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 9:48 PM

Need Replacement crown for tonneau CWC. Ian Parkin on Nov 12, 2001, 7:10 PM

Pretty, but pretty scrambled-up Seamaster 300. on Nov 12, 2001, 6:19 PM

Original!!. Lewis on Nov 12, 2001, 6:52 PM
Poof.. on Nov 12, 2001, 8:08 PM

Longines broadarrow?. Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 5:16 PM

Exchange Rate Vs. Purchases. on Nov 12, 2001, 4:58 PM

A few points...(more)... on Nov 12, 2001, 5:26 PM

Thanks Duriusz - I concur. on Nov 12, 2001, 6:43 PM

A few (more) points..... on Nov 12, 2001, 6:39 PM

Again - Great Comments. on Nov 12, 2001, 6:54 PM

Question for you guys, because I don't know... (more). Bob on Nov 13, 2001, 8:25 AM

No, We actually are cheaper ..... on Nov 13, 2001, 8:36 AM

Maybe we should all go to "Amerigos" like the "Euro" (more). Bob on Nov 13, 2001, 8:46 AM

You mean like .... on Nov 13, 2001, 8:52 AM
A bit of Canadian humour .... on Nov 13, 2001, 9:49 AM

On the PX there is a 5512 (more). Richard on Nov 12, 2001, 3:32 PM

Wondered about that myself. I assume the replacement dial (more). Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 4:08 PM

Rolex 5512 replacement dials. on Nov 12, 2001, 4:20 PM

That's good. We've seen some scary stories here (more). Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 4:27 PM

Like Fast Cars. Lewis on Nov 12, 2001, 7:03 PM

Report from the plane crash site (more). on Nov 12, 2001, 3:26 PM

You know, it's not fair..... on Nov 12, 2001, 3:37 PM

Thanks Andy...This is in my backyard and>>>. JoelM in New Jersey on Nov 12, 2001, 5:04 PM

It's unfortunate that loss doesn't come in measured doses.nt. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 8:42 PM

Seamaster 300 Dials. on Nov 12, 2001, 10:42 AM

They changed from the Big Triangle "12" dial ..... on Nov 12, 2001, 11:16 AM

A few months ago someone posted .. (more). Graham Whyte on Nov 12, 2001, 8:54 AM

Would this be it ?. Ian Parkin on Nov 12, 2001, 10:03 AM

THANK YOU Ian for scans, plus a crown & dial question ........ Elias on Nov 12, 2001, 10:57 AM
Thats the one - thanks Ian n/t. Graham Whyte on Nov 12, 2001, 11:13 AM

New plane crash out of JFK. Debris over Queens. 256 death reported >>>. ALE on Nov 12, 2001, 7:32 AM

Plane Crash again, this time near JFK airport (nt). Redots on Nov 12, 2001, 6:37 AM

Call me crazy but.... on Nov 12, 2001, 3:21 AM

Going on the assumption that less is more? (more). Richard on Nov 12, 2001, 3:31 AM

Thanks Richard (nt). on Nov 12, 2001, 12:58 PM

Hyunsuk ; You're not alone... on Nov 12, 2001, 4:07 AM

Faddi, excuse my ignorance but what's a barmy army syndrome? (nt). on Nov 12, 2001, 12:58 PM

Take two of these pills quick...(more). on Nov 12, 2001, 6:05 AM

this sounds like fun. here is what i bought yesterday.... bob w. on Nov 12, 2001, 6:39 AM
Sounds fun, Tony! The most amazing $20 watch, huh? (nt). on Nov 12, 2001, 12:59 PM

Yeah, but better if it's through creative frankening rather than (more). on Nov 12, 2001, 4:29 PM

not crazy but extending the horizons. (more). bob w. on Nov 12, 2001, 6:25 AM

Bob, you mean the CBP is.... on Nov 12, 2001, 1:01 PM

perfect description. (nt). bob w. on Nov 12, 2001, 5:18 PM

Of course, within the week you'll be frankening them.. spraying out the letters etc.. nt.. on Nov 12, 2001, 8:53 AM

I just did that with the Humvee!!! (nt). on Nov 12, 2001, 1:01 PM

With the Canadian dollar at an all-time low against USD (more). Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 9:02 AM

Bill, have you tried Paypal?. on Nov 12, 2001, 5:19 PM

Wait until you have a baby.....(more). on Nov 12, 2001, 9:37 AM

Andy, so true...(more). on Nov 12, 2001, 10:01 AM
ah children. it does nothing but get better.. bob w. on Nov 12, 2001, 10:27 AM
That little girl will bring you more joy in a day than (more). James K on Nov 12, 2001, 10:32 AM
Adorable! I've got to make one ;-).. on Nov 12, 2001, 5:21 PM

No Frankening here, Hyunsuk! (more). on Nov 12, 2001, 5:36 PM

Yours is not frankened, but come to Hollywood sometime (more). Bob on Nov 13, 2001, 8:49 AM

You have to practice a lot first. That's fun too. nt.. on Nov 12, 2001, 7:21 PM

totally agree !!. tommy T.S. on Nov 13, 2001, 8:15 PM

Ouch! Hope you get to buy another one Tommy! (nt). on Nov 13, 2001, 10:37 PM

Original NOS SM 300?. Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 11:33 PM

Might look like that if .... on Nov 11, 2001, 11:49 PM

Everthing looks correct, including the glowing bezel.... on Nov 12, 2001, 12:40 AM

What Style Dial?. on Nov 12, 2001, 8:52 AM

The Big Triangle '12' dials are .... on Nov 12, 2001, 11:09 AM
The BT dial was part of the original SM 300 design but (more). Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 11:23 AM

Thats what the remaining watches at Thatcham looked like (more). James K on Nov 12, 2001, 12:51 AM
Pretty pictures.... Bob Z. on Nov 12, 2001, 7:08 AM

Glowing tritium is simple. Just expose the watch under a light source >>>. ALE on Nov 12, 2001, 7:29 AM
Survival of tritium..... SideB on Nov 12, 2001, 7:51 AM
Wise reservations indeed. I would want the mov't and caseback (more). Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 11:32 AM

Restored with NOS replacement parts (more). Chris R (GER) on Nov 12, 2001, 12:25 PM

Well stated, Chris.... Bob z. on Nov 12, 2001, 2:18 PM

If you'd seen the packaging.... Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 4:24 PM

That's a crucial distinction Chris makes, between (more). Bill on Nov 12, 2001, 4:00 PM
Seamaster 300 & Glowing. on Nov 14, 2001, 11:14 AM

interesting, I think the old stock part is whats flawed.... on Nov 12, 2001, 7:34 PM
Man. This was a total joy..... Alan N . on Nov 12, 2001, 8:05 PM

The street finds its own uses for eBay.... Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 9:06 PM

Glashutte Luftwaffe chrono.... Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 6:36 PM

Good Price. on Nov 25, 2001, 11:40 PM

O&W Caribbean. Hooded lugs?. on Nov 11, 2001, 4:48 PM

We had a thread on this very speciman, a while back. (more). Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 4:54 PM

Anyone heard of 'Protex' ...more.... alangb on Nov 11, 2001, 4:29 PM

Yes, I think someone mentioned it .... on Nov 11, 2001, 4:32 PM

Perhaps, I should ask them then (LOL) nt.. alangb on Nov 11, 2001, 4:46 PM

Untitled. Actually though you could be right!...more.... on Nov 11, 2001, 5:09 PM

Earlier protex thread - link inside. Ian Parkin on Nov 11, 2001, 8:43 PM

Thank you Ian...more.... alangb on Nov 12, 2001, 12:51 AM

My trip to London. Suggestions please >>>>>>. on Nov 11, 2001, 3:47 PM

Sounds about .... on Nov 11, 2001, 4:27 PM

RAF Seiko, starts 50 dollars, no reserve!. on Nov 11, 2001, 3:19 PM

A rainy Sunday thought.. (more). Gary on Nov 11, 2001, 12:04 PM

Each to his own (more). James k on Nov 11, 2001, 12:59 PM
You're not alone......... Mike on Nov 11, 2001, 1:00 PM
I have a dozen, usually, or a few less, and (more). Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 1:41 PM

Eloquent, Bill. Perfectly describes my watch and me. <nt>. on Nov 11, 2001, 2:34 PM

I don't have any that are rare or mint enough to keep in drawer... more. on Nov 11, 2001, 3:14 PM
I've 'been there' with previous collections and have been determined (more). on Nov 11, 2001, 4:44 PM
I agree with James K., wear them or not, your call>>. Jack on Nov 11, 2001, 5:07 PM
Why not wear them?. on Nov 11, 2001, 5:10 PM
Which are you?...(more). on Nov 11, 2001, 6:06 PM

Okay, Chris, then I'm an accumulator (more). Richard on Nov 11, 2001, 6:17 PM

Exactly! (ain't it fun)...nt. on Nov 11, 2001, 6:36 PM

Thanks all for your unique perspectives!! <nt>. Gary on Nov 11, 2001, 9:47 PM
I agree with James K above. I wear them all paying the most possible atention >>>. ALE on Nov 12, 2001, 8:21 AM
I know the feeling!The more mint though the more I want to wear it.Sick Huh?. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 7:31 PM

Todays car boot sale tale (more). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 11:42 AM

Aaaaarrrrgh! Got to go to a car boot sale with you. nt. James K on Nov 11, 2001, 12:54 PM

James - that'll be the week when, no doubt (more). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 1:00 PM

You have the best luck at car boot sales! nt. Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 1:43 PM
Pick up any chronos, at the boot sales, by any chance? ... :). on Nov 11, 2001, 2:31 PM

Umm, ok, but everyone else, be warned, it aint pretty (more). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 2:43 PM

I have one of those... sorta... (more). on Nov 11, 2001, 9:38 PM

"Chrono" buttons.... Alan N . on Nov 12, 2001, 8:12 PM

It's the sub-registers that I think I kind of phony.... on Nov 12, 2001, 8:23 PM

That GSTP-Go on then-all I have got to see is the movt...>. on Nov 11, 2001, 3:50 PM

Thanks John - Cyma 443 it is. Mystery solved. (nt). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 9:55 PM

I mean 433 (nt). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 9:56 PM

seiko marinemaster 300. George on Nov 11, 2001, 8:57 AM

Can't say for sure, but my impression has been that (more). Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 1:47 PM

nice type 2 benrus on ebay. Nick on Nov 11, 2001, 8:48 AM

Yes, Been watching it for days, like a lot of others, I'll bet! NT. Jack on Nov 11, 2001, 11:17 AM
Crystal looks incorrect to me. Might want to ask before you bid (nt). on Nov 11, 2001, 6:36 PM
Some of the hour chapters look 'touched up'.<nt>. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 11:09 PM

Valuable info for Ploprof owners. on Nov 11, 2001, 8:06 AM

Ploprof Parts list. on Nov 11, 2001, 8:34 AM
Great stuff - Here is the diagram. Ian Parkin on Nov 11, 2001, 12:04 PM

Ruhla NVA , Quartz to Auto. John on Nov 11, 2001, 7:26 AM

Very nice but if I had the donor watch it would have gone to Hyunsuk (more). James K on Nov 11, 2001, 11:37 AM
Looks nice...... A. on Nov 11, 2001, 12:05 PM

No(more). John on Nov 11, 2001, 11:15 PM

What's the bezel like on the AME? Does it have (more). Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 8:14 PM

Bezel(more). John on Nov 11, 2001, 11:18 PM

Swap it to the Ruhla .... on Nov 11, 2001, 10:16 PM

I think it has a really dinky little crown (nt). on Nov 12, 2001, 3:26 AM

I LOVE IT!! I've got a couple of the Ruhlas because I love the size.... on Nov 12, 2001, 6:29 AM

GSTP markings (more). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 4:28 AM

Trust you to find a .... on Nov 11, 2001, 1:25 PM

This is the only other I could find on the net (more). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 2:26 PM

Aha - very interesting (more). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 2:32 PM
Bravington's counts ..... on Nov 11, 2001, 2:34 PM

Do the ATP's not fall into the same category (more). Foggy on Nov 11, 2001, 2:48 PM

WWII Bulova. on Nov 11, 2001, 2:57 AM

Military signed and unsigned dials. on Nov 11, 2001, 7:56 AM

Untitled. albert on Nov 11, 2001, 8:07 AM

Sterile Type 1 alert! NOS With "Watches like this go for $1500" pitch:. on Nov 11, 2001, 12:18 AM

AND a Blancpain. This guy really USES his watches:. on Nov 11, 2001, 12:21 AM

But what does he use them *for*?! (more). Bill on Nov 11, 2001, 12:29 AM

Blunting sandpaper /nt. Ian Parkin on Nov 11, 2001, 12:06 PM

Anyone seen "Heist" w/ Gene Hackman & Danny Devito yet?......(more). Patty on Nov 10, 2001, 7:55 PM

Thanks Patty!I'm still wondering what Deniro wore in Ronin?<nt>. Ronbo on Nov 12, 2001, 7:12 PM

Amazing what you can find with a google search for "ronin deniro wristwatch". Ian Parkin on Nov 13, 2001, 2:26 PM

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