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Uk Guide Price for a Lemania 6BB one button Chrono (1970) ?. John Bourke on Oct 15, 2001, 8:48 AM

In Italy, the price range for a Lemania single button chrono.... Vittorio on Oct 15, 2001, 10:21 AM

NOS single button, 1970, for sale at 1250 USD >>>. ALE on Oct 15, 2001, 11:45 AM

Question about Chelsea ships clocks and this weeks finds... on Oct 15, 2001, 8:35 AM

This should help...>>>. on Oct 15, 2001, 8:59 AM
Definitely underpriced! You are *lucky* this week! nt. Bill on Oct 15, 2001, 9:31 AM
"Pull The Trigger" N/T. Thomas F. on Oct 15, 2001, 10:13 AM

Bill, does this RN SM300 look correct to you ?. Anonymous on Oct 15, 2001, 5:10 AM

Sorry that was me...nt. oystercult on Oct 15, 2001, 5:11 AM
I am not Bill, but this watch looks legit to me. (more). Chris R (GER) on Oct 15, 2001, 6:30 AM

Thanks Christian. Will do (nt). oystercult on Oct 15, 2001, 8:00 AM
Bill ("since 1948") agrees with Chris R. (more). Bill on Oct 15, 2001, 9:08 AM

What is up with those hands?. on Oct 15, 2001, 4:25 AM

Incorrect replacements, natch. nt. Bill on Oct 15, 2001, 9:09 AM

Why does the Sinn EZM use argon gas in it's case??. Ronbo on Oct 15, 2001, 3:29 AM

Untitled. Anonymous on Oct 15, 2001, 5:09 AM

When Case is compromised it turns the 3H symbol a diff color. on Oct 16, 2001, 1:58 PM

Are you sure about that ?. Ian Parkin on Oct 16, 2001, 4:53 PM

I can't remember where I read it . seemed plausable.. Norm on Oct 17, 2001, 12:10 AM

If you find where you read it, please post - thanks /nt. Ian Parkin on Oct 17, 2001, 10:40 AM
Hmmm, never heard of this before .... km on Oct 17, 2001, 11:01 AM

The way I like Submariners...(more + pictures). oystercult on Oct 15, 2001, 12:57 AM

Slay the Cyclops!!<nt>. Ronbo on Oct 15, 2001, 3:26 AM
You have the best of both worlds...... on Oct 15, 2001, 12:52 PM
Does the crystal fit perfectly? Has it been pressure tested? nt. km on Oct 15, 2001, 2:03 PM
Yes, the crystal fits perfectly...more. oystercult on Oct 16, 2001, 1:56 AM

Sandy 660.....low power indicator?. Andy S on Oct 14, 2001, 10:08 PM

Hamilton GG-W-113 Watch. on Oct 14, 2001, 9:39 PM

Nice chatting with you Richard, Good Luck..nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 11:07 PM

Considering it's very rare that .... on Oct 14, 2001, 9:02 PM

Yeah, looks funny. But here's another Smiths in UK, no bidders yet. Alan N. on Oct 14, 2001, 10:14 PM

Yikes that sure could be a hare raising adventure ;-))..nt. Anonymous on Oct 14, 2001, 11:23 PM

Hi Martin, though it may seems odd...... on Oct 14, 2001, 11:17 PM

I meant ....looking at ..."newly listed first"...nt. Drewa on Oct 14, 2001, 11:21 PM

I know what you're saying ..... on Oct 15, 2001, 11:03 AM

This seller has 3 auctions with the same 2 zero feedback ....... on Oct 15, 2001, 6:39 AM
Smiths.....if only... on Oct 15, 2001, 7:55 AM

Stalin's frankenOmega?. Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 7:10 PM

Why Stalin ? ..... on Oct 14, 2001, 7:39 PM
I'm sure you meant .... on Oct 14, 2001, 7:44 PM

This one, sorry.... Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 7:51 PM

Seller's other auctions are children's videos. Very odd. nt.. on Oct 14, 2001, 8:23 PM

Gisbert Joseph accused at Timezone. on Oct 14, 2001, 6:31 PM

The consensus seems to be pro, rather than con, and (more). Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 7:03 PM
Ok, you want comments....(more). on Oct 14, 2001, 7:21 PM
I have also had a positive experience with Gisbert.... Yao on Oct 14, 2001, 7:29 PM
An experience with Gisbert........ on Oct 15, 2001, 12:38 AM
i have had three excellent experiences with GJ, BUT. hurley on Oct 15, 2001, 8:38 AM

I also have the impression that not all of his 'original' dials are original. (more). Chris R (GER) on Oct 16, 2001, 1:54 AM

While I have never purchased a watch from Gisbert,>>>>. Jack on Oct 15, 2001, 7:52 PM

Info please on this Montbrillant chrono>>>. on Oct 14, 2001, 12:28 PM

Sweet old watch! Up/down registers a plus! (more). Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 2:32 PM
Joel, I think it dates to about 1937 >>>. on Oct 14, 2001, 3:17 PM
Hi Joel ,It is true a nice Breitling with a Venus 170 mov. .....more. on Oct 14, 2001, 3:42 PM
Yes; it is a Breitling and the name, "Montbrillant", comes from {more}. Osprey on Oct 14, 2001, 5:45 PM
Joel your always finding Diamonds in the rough!. on Oct 19, 2001, 2:19 AM

Are different bezels for the Rolex GMT Master II Interchangeable? Thanks. <nt>. on Oct 14, 2001, 12:01 PM

Yes, if your talking about switching from the Red/Black to all Black................................. Jeff on Oct 14, 2001, 11:03 PM

Which company is best for a Lemania 5100 chrono? >>. on Oct 14, 2001, 7:02 AM

best bets. Bob A (SD) on Oct 14, 2001, 8:39 AM

almost forgot..... Bob A (SD) on Oct 14, 2001, 8:50 AM

Consider Orfina.>>>. on Oct 14, 2001, 9:21 AM
PD/Orfina, Sinn 142 or 156, Fortis Cosmonaut ....(more). Elias on Oct 14, 2001, 7:11 PM

I like the Porsche Design(Orfina) ones, too. Kevin Bain on Oct 14, 2001, 10:25 PM

Help on ID >>>. ALE on Oct 14, 2001, 4:36 AM

Alex, it is a..>>>. on Oct 14, 2001, 6:52 AM

Japanese-made. nt. Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 9:02 AM
Thanks load gentlemen. (nt). ALE on Oct 14, 2001, 4:07 PM

Priority of Watches amongst your belongings ?. Redots on Oct 14, 2001, 4:06 AM

Watches come almost last for me - need everyday comforts first. <nt>. on Oct 14, 2001, 4:26 AM
Watches - secondary, happy wife - PRIMARY!....nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 7:08 AM
Watch, , G-3 Navy flight jacket, Motorcycle, CPU. on Oct 17, 2001, 12:01 AM

COSD hands on CD artwork..... SideB on Oct 14, 2001, 2:24 AM

COSD not on artwork. More on the hands. How to strip down these watches ?. Ian Parkin on Oct 14, 2001, 10:18 AM

COSD more.... SideB on Oct 14, 2001, 12:34 PM
Some WWWs have similar hands......Vertex is the closest match...nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 5:55 PM

The devil's workshop.... Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 11:10 PM

My ebay related frustration today + happy birthday. Ian Parkin on Oct 14, 2001, 12:02 AM

Force majeur -- an "act of God" (more). Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 12:07 AM
OT - How old is that .... on Oct 14, 2001, 12:19 AM

1942. Ian Parkin on Oct 14, 2001, 12:42 AM

Just the same thing happend to me yesterday.... Jalle S on Oct 14, 2001, 1:27 AM

Omega Seamaster of a different stripe.. Alan N. on Oct 13, 2001, 9:39 PM

Yeah! Like it. More of a flight deck than a watch. nt.. on Oct 13, 2001, 10:27 PM
Very interesting piece Alan! Is it headed your way?....nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 2:49 AM

Hi Jon, no just browsing. Watch still available for anyone. nt. Alan N. on Oct 14, 2001, 8:07 AM

Alan, must be soemthing about these...the "senior" person...more. Steven James on Oct 14, 2001, 6:40 AM

Were Ploprofs ever a mil-issued piece?thanks-Ronbo. Ronbo on Oct 13, 2001, 9:38 PM

Don't think so..............nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 2:50 AM

swiss army watch = milwatch?. bigJohn on Oct 13, 2001, 9:12 PM

Nope. Military "style," but not issue (more). Bob on Oct 13, 2001, 9:32 PM

Which watches are /have been issued to the Swiss Army?? (more). on Oct 13, 2001, 10:29 PM

Yeah thats a really good question!.........nt. Chris on Oct 14, 2001, 4:16 PM

Wonderful Complicated Hamilton Aircraft Clock (more). on Oct 13, 2001, 9:03 PM

Do you know what aircraft this might have been in?nt. Yao on Oct 13, 2001, 9:38 PM
The dial at the top ...... Drew on Oct 13, 2001, 11:00 PM
FYI: Best source of info on such clocks has to be Whitney's MILITARY TIMEPIECES. Ian Parkin on Oct 14, 2001, 12:36 AM

For USA Military "Timepieces"....(more). on Oct 14, 2001, 7:03 AM

I was woundering if witch mill watch is more desirable.... on Oct 13, 2001, 7:38 PM

ALthough not new to the military, am new to WWW and other mil watches. Need help...more. on Oct 13, 2001, 6:44 PM

UK issue ...>. on Oct 14, 2001, 12:21 AM
May be an Aussie watch...more. on Oct 14, 2001, 4:44 AM

I agree that it is probably an Aussie watch....more. on Oct 15, 2001, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the info, guys (despite the lack of spellcheck on my original messsage).nt. Steven James on Oct 14, 2001, 6:34 AM

Ebay anarchy.. can seller really retract once bidding has begun?? More). on Oct 13, 2001, 5:14 PM

My understanding is ... on Oct 13, 2001, 5:43 PM

ebay expressly permits seller to stop and relist for "error. hurley on Oct 14, 2001, 3:30 PM

I was worried he'd do that - more. Alan N. on Oct 13, 2001, 9:42 PM

Hi Alan. Any Italian connection ? (nt). ALE on Oct 14, 2001, 4:24 AM

Bongiorno, Alex, well sort of..... on Oct 14, 2001, 9:49 AM

Seems to happen a lot....Have you contacted the seller?....more. on Oct 13, 2001, 9:59 PM

Had to make a small change to the links on the home page (more). Bob on Oct 13, 2001, 12:16 PM

Thanks Bob!Back in the groove.<nt>. Ronbo on Oct 13, 2001, 6:35 PM
I'm using Netscape on Linux and didn't even realize. on Oct 13, 2001, 8:36 PM

I guess we're not ready for Java.... (more). Bob on Oct 13, 2001, 9:06 PM

Thanks Bob.....Wasn't functioning on my work computer..nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 4:54 AM
It loads much faster this way for me--thanks. nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 6:07 AM
Thanks Bob! My AOL was locking up, thought is my 'puter. <nt> r. Gary on Oct 14, 2001, 11:02 AM

What does "PLAQUE G20 EPSA" mean? >>>. on Oct 13, 2001, 12:10 PM

20 Micron Gold Electro Plated. on Oct 13, 2001, 3:44 PM

Thanks Doug! nt. on Oct 14, 2001, 10:06 AM

PLOPROF on ebay (I see them everywhere now) The hands look wrong, any suggestions MORE. on Oct 13, 2001, 11:13 AM

Hands belong to the Seamaster 300. on Oct 13, 2001, 1:36 PM

Actually they're from a blue-dial SM 120; note (more). Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 1:40 PM

Hi Bill ...Check this original blue-dial 120 hands..... on Oct 13, 2001, 2:08 PM

Hi, Faddi. I was thinking of (more). Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 2:39 PM

PLOPROF update. on Oct 13, 2001, 3:59 PM

I bought NOS hands and dial for mine from another (more). Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 4:36 PM

Nice white dial Longines sub seconds.. Alan N. on Oct 13, 2001, 10:59 AM

What an SUS should really look like? (Tony gets stoned by SUS fans) nt.. on Oct 13, 2001, 11:06 AM

No stoning here. Case/bezel did remind me of SUS. Also, Cyma WWW. nt. Alan N. on Oct 13, 2001, 11:18 AM

What does "etanche 5 bars" mean? nt. Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 10:40 AM

"Pressure proof up to 5 bars pressure" (nt). Chris R (GER) on Oct 13, 2001, 10:45 AM

Thanks! nt. Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 1:41 PM

Crown for the Omega pilot 1953. on Oct 13, 2001, 9:50 AM

This was discussed some time ago. I don't remember exactly, but I think the original diameter was 7.. Chris R (GER) on Oct 13, 2001, 10:41 AM

Network 54 cut off my message title : I think that the original diameter was 7.5 mm (nt). Chris R (GER) on Oct 13, 2001, 10:43 AM

Omega 53 crown. Vittorio on Oct 13, 2001, 11:48 AM

Is there a 'trick' to replacing a bezel? (more). on Oct 13, 2001, 8:46 AM

I normally use my crystal press machine , if you have one ?. on Oct 13, 2001, 9:16 AM
How the bezel snaps onto the case would depend on.... on Oct 13, 2001, 9:26 AM

Thanks J�rgen and Hyunsuk... (more). on Oct 13, 2001, 11:38 AM

Both are correct...But wait, there's more.... Steven James on Oct 13, 2001, 6:50 PM

Very good Steven ,forgot to say this..... on Oct 14, 2001, 6:26 AM

No worries, Jurgen (& still I do not use spellcheker :-( ) nt. Steven James on Oct 14, 2001, 6:51 AM

Could you illustrate this further?. on Oct 15, 2001, 7:31 AM

5513 on the way to me.............Thanks to all who......... on Oct 13, 2001, 7:15 AM

The only choice around here. Well done. nt.. on Oct 13, 2001, 11:09 AM

CBP Casio on both sides of the war.... Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 12:18 AM

CBP?. Paul B. on Oct 13, 2001, 9:51 AM

Cheap black plastic. Brand non-specific. nt. Alan N. on Oct 13, 2001, 10:50 AM

Casio is military issue.... on Oct 13, 2001, 9:50 PM

Painting hands...?. Bill on Oct 12, 2001, 11:31 PM

Yes, that's fine. I repainted many hands using that method. (more). Chris R (GER) on Oct 13, 2001, 12:10 AM

Thanks, Chris. nt. Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 12:14 AM

i have used finger nail polish. great enamel and many colors!. bob w. on Oct 13, 2001, 4:11 AM

I agree, nail polish is the best!. on Oct 13, 2001, 7:59 AM

A very newbie watch buffing qeustion. on Oct 12, 2001, 10:43 PM

Here is a link to an article I wrote on the subject.>>. on Oct 13, 2001, 12:32 AM

You can also polish an apple!. on Oct 13, 2001, 5:35 AM

Thank you all vbery much for your responses it will be very usefull. on Oct 13, 2001, 8:36 AM

Help: Omega 1953 TA on eBay (Item # 1649379721). on Oct 12, 2001, 9:48 PM

Superb example. Original Thin Arrow 53's (more). Bill on Oct 12, 2001, 11:29 PM

Thanks, Bill. One more question.... on Oct 12, 2001, 11:36 PM

I am not Bill, but I can tell you an answer (more). on Oct 13, 2001, 12:03 AM

I am Bill :-) and there is another pattern of spring (more). Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 12:22 AM

The crown is (more). Chris R (GER) on Oct 13, 2001, 10:30 AM

SERTI Rolex dials...(more). on Oct 12, 2001, 7:35 PM

The place you linked is a >>. on Oct 12, 2001, 9:11 PM

Don't think so...>>>. on Oct 13, 2001, 5:57 AM

help.. looking for .... on Oct 12, 2001, 6:51 PM

Greater Vancouver, a metropolis of MWRine life: more. on Oct 12, 2001, 5:05 PM

I think it's a large sample.... on Oct 12, 2001, 6:03 PM

Victoria's just a .... on Oct 12, 2001, 6:07 PM

don't forget me...new PLOPROF owner living in Richmond - a suburb of Vancouver NT. on Oct 12, 2001, 6:14 PM

You mean you found that PloProf .... on Oct 12, 2001, 6:15 PM

PROPLOF - the entire story... (LONG). pete on Oct 12, 2001, 11:00 PM

I thought that was remarkable too.... Alan N. on Oct 12, 2001, 6:21 PM
Hi Tony , do you know anybody from edmonton ? more. on Oct 12, 2001, 6:55 PM

Hi Jurghen. Unfortunately Vancouver is more closely linked (more). on Oct 12, 2001, 8:59 PM
Edmonton Family search............... on Oct 12, 2001, 9:57 PM

wow, didn't know there are so many fellow vancouverites here!. derek on Oct 13, 2001, 12:52 AM
Thank you Tony and zman i will try asap to contact them...more. on Oct 13, 2001, 2:58 AM

Wristwatch for Vancouver.. Alan N. on Oct 13, 2001, 10:55 AM

We got moose galore. nt. Bill on Oct 13, 2001, 1:46 PM

St. Moritz watches.. on Oct 13, 2001, 2:36 PM

Australia Waterborne Strap. on Oct 13, 2001, 3:52 PM

hey Pete, can you tell me name of that store??. on Oct 13, 2001, 4:07 PM

hey Drew, yes, Britton Jewellers on Howe and Hastings carries them.... on Oct 13, 2001, 4:06 PM
St. Moritz Watches are .... on Oct 13, 2001, 5:58 PM

St. Moritz is Canadian? nt. Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 12:04 AM

Yup .... on Oct 14, 2001, 8:23 AM

So are they widely distributed in the US, or globally? (more). Bill on Oct 14, 2001, 9:50 AM

St. Moritz is Canadian. on Oct 16, 2001, 11:00 AM

Future St. Moritz Models?. on Oct 18, 2001, 4:57 AM

MWRines. on Oct 18, 2001, 5:10 AM

Anyone Have Rolex Tudor Estimated Production Dates?. on Oct 12, 2001, 4:55 PM

Does the Movement of the Omega "Fat Arrow" Hack?. on Oct 12, 2001, 4:55 PM

Non-hacking. Cal 283. nt. Bill on Oct 12, 2001, 6:26 PM

Thanks, Bill (nt). on Oct 12, 2001, 9:34 PM

Here's a watch where you get to choose what time it is (more). on Oct 12, 2001, 4:43 PM

A bit the brother of this watch.... Alan N. on Oct 12, 2001, 6:08 PM

Now I see how it works.. the red line on the crystal tells the time, but (more). on Oct 12, 2001, 9:14 PM

I belive I know who made it ....more. on Oct 12, 2001, 6:27 PM

1960s Vietnam Era O&W. on Oct 12, 2001, 3:40 PM

Congrats! nt. Yao on Oct 12, 2001, 3:44 PM
Fabulous! Brandon deserves a round of applause again. nt. on Oct 12, 2001, 4:59 PM
Great Looking Watch and Thanks for Sharing. <nt>. Randy N. on Oct 12, 2001, 5:59 PM
Richard one of few in as nice condition I have seen in 35 yrs. on Oct 12, 2001, 8:12 PM
Very nice Richard. Congrats! nt. on Oct 12, 2001, 9:04 PM
Awesome!!!! Is it as thick as my Caribbean?<nt>. Ronbo on Oct 13, 2001, 6:38 PM

No, much thinner, due in part to being manual vs auto.. on Oct 15, 2001, 7:37 AM

Luminous on vintage Seamasters.... Yao on Oct 12, 2001, 2:26 PM

Hmmm very interesting question. LOL (nt). on Oct 12, 2001, 3:03 PM
Omega Seamaster 300. on Oct 12, 2001, 6:00 PM

Thanks!nt. Yao on Oct 12, 2001, 6:43 PM
Further luminous details please (more). on Oct 13, 2001, 8:24 AM

My 2 cents worth.... on Oct 13, 2001, 7:41 PM

How do you insure equality? (more). on Oct 13, 2001, 9:16 PM

a little green depending on the lighting...... on Oct 13, 2001, 12:15 PM

Scans of some British Beauties.... on Oct 12, 2001, 11:06 AM

Very nice.... Vittorio on Oct 12, 2001, 11:42 AM
"Third Arrow"? We don't have a tag for this one. (more). Bill on Oct 12, 2001, 12:10 PM

Message for Martin - Smiths W10 caseback (more). on Oct 12, 2001, 10:37 AM

That's great, Foggy, what are the chances of that. Nice work! nt. Alan N. on Oct 12, 2001, 11:49 AM
Wow, feels like .... on Oct 12, 2001, 12:05 PM

MWR at its best! Hurray for Foggy! nt. Bill on Oct 12, 2001, 12:11 PM

Makes me glad I started hanging out here! n/t. on Oct 12, 2001, 12:43 PM

Greg, you've no idea of the generosity I've experienced from MWRines. (more). on Oct 12, 2001, 4:28 PM

Speaking of generosity, Hyunsuk recently sent me (more). Bill on Oct 12, 2001, 7:18 PM

Strap suggestions for Tag Heuer 1000m Specialist Diver. on Oct 12, 2001, 10:03 AM

Would you consider the following straps. Bry on Oct 12, 2001, 11:42 AM

This is odd: a Heuer Dive with a Tag Heuer movement. A Franken? more. on Oct 12, 2001, 9:36 AM

Tony, THAT would be a safe bet!...nt. on Oct 12, 2001, 7:25 PM

Need help for Timor glass.... on Oct 12, 2001, 9:07 AM

Now I'm not sure about Timor but I do know about Grana WWW...... More. on Oct 12, 2001, 5:04 PM
Crystals are available from............. on Oct 12, 2001, 7:50 PM

Thank you very much Ian but.... on Oct 13, 2001, 12:15 AM

Yes it is wrong I should check what I write here it is complete.... on Oct 13, 2001, 5:55 AM

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