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Post by John Lind on Aug 25, 2020 10:44:11 GMT
with a 1983 Bulova Super Seville - ETA 2834-2 AutomaticThis one seriously irked the famous Swiss luxury watch company - to the extent Bulova changed it in later models to make it look just enough different that it wasn't a shameless clone. Reto used to have a couple of the latter ones for sale on his PMWC sales site, which is where I bought this (from Reto) in June 2006. It was one of the numerous NOS he scrounged up in the Far East. Dated it by opening the back and looking at the Bulova date code inside the watch (P3). Turned out to be older than I had thought.  |
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 25, 2020 11:36:59 GMT
with a 1983 Bulova Super Seville - ETA 2834-2 AutomaticThis one seriously irked the famous Swiss luxury watch company - to the extent Bulova changed it in later models to make it look just enough different that it wasn't a shameless clone. Reto used to have a couple of the latter ones for sale on his PMWC sales site, which is where I bought this (from Reto) in June 2006. It was one of the numerous NOS he scrounged up in the Far East. Dated it by pulling opening the back and looking at the Bulova date code inside the watch (P3). Turned out to be older than I had Very nice, John! Definitely a little too close for comfort to a certain manufacturer. Omega and MWC A-11 reproduction today Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by jeffhargrave on Aug 25, 2020 11:58:07 GMT
Morning all! Made it to Fort Wayne, Indiana last evening. Spending a few days here visiting my brother and the girlfriend's sister. Switched to this Hemel today. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 25, 2020 14:31:07 GMT
Morning all! Made it to Fort Wayne, Indiana last evening. Spending a few days here visiting my brother and the girlfriend's sister. Switched to this Hemel today. Nice choice, Jeff! Probably as humid there as it is here. |
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Post by russmurray on Aug 25, 2020 14:41:48 GMT
Should have known John would have beaten me to the punch   |
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 25, 2020 14:43:59 GMT
Should have known John would have beaten me to the punch Lol! That’s the Hemel Track, right? Looking good  |
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Post by jamestkirk on Aug 25, 2020 15:49:43 GMT
with a 1983 Bulova Super Seville - ETA 2834-2 AutomaticThis one seriously irked the famous Swiss luxury watch company - to the extent Bulova changed it in later models to make it look just enough different that it wasn't a shameless clone. Reto used to have a couple of the latter ones for sale on his PMWC sales site, which is where I bought this (from Reto) in June 2006. It was one of the numerous NOS he scrounged up in the Far East. Dated it by pulling opening the back and looking at the Bulova date code inside the watch (P3). Turned out to be older than I had thought. 
Talking about cloning watches, I wear a SEIKO (baby) tuna, while there has been built a complete industry to clone....Seiko's in China!   |
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Post by marsss25 on Aug 25, 2020 15:53:49 GMT
with a 1983 Bulova Super Seville - ETA 2834-2 AutomaticThis one seriously irked the famous Swiss luxury watch company - to the extent Bulova changed it in later models to make it look just enough different that it wasn't a shameless clone. Reto used to have a couple of the latter ones for sale on his PMWC sales site, which is where I bought this (from Reto) in June 2006. It was one of the numerous NOS he scrounged up in the Far East. Dated it by pulling opening the back and looking at the Bulova date code inside the watch (P3). Turned out to be older than I had thought.
Talking about cloning watches, I wear a SEIKO (baby) tuna, while there has been built a complete industry to clone....Seiko's in China! Very nice Baby Tuna! |
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Post by jamestkirk on Aug 25, 2020 15:58:12 GMT
Morning all! Made it to Fort Wayne, Indiana last evening. Spending a few days here visiting my brother and the girlfriend's sister. Switched to this Hemel today.
Nice Hemel btw, have a nice stay in IN Jeff! |
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Post by zeb on Aug 25, 2020 16:34:13 GMT
with a 1983 Bulova Super Seville - ETA 2834-2 AutomaticThis one seriously irked the famous Swiss luxury watch company - to the extent Bulova changed it in later models to make it look just enough different that it wasn't a shameless clone. Reto used to have a couple of the latter ones for sale on his PMWC sales site, which is where I bought this (from Reto) in June 2006. It was one of the numerous NOS he scrounged up in the Far East. Dated it by pulling opening the back and looking at the Bulova date code inside the watch (P3). Turned out to be older than I had thought. That's certainly a Rolova!  But everyone does it. It is a great looking watch.  Put the Islander on a black silicone strap. It looks great in black! I like the nice sharp lugs. I really want an Isophrane to put on it, but I don't know about spending $130 on a strap. Anybody know of a cheaper alternative?   |
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Post by zeb on Aug 25, 2020 16:36:29 GMT
Very nice, John! Definitely a little too close for comfort to a certain manufacturer. Omega and MWC A-11 reproduction today Cool old Omega, Marcel! And a perfect field watch. |
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Post by zeb on Aug 25, 2020 16:41:49 GMT
Morning all! Made it to Fort Wayne, Indiana last evening. Spending a few days here visiting my brother and the girlfriend's sister. Switched to this Hemel today. That's a great green Hemel, Jeff. Hope you're enjoying your vacation! Not far from me, now. |
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Post by zeb on Aug 25, 2020 16:57:44 GMT
Should have known John would have beaten me to the punch Very nice Hemel, Russ. |
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Post by zeb on Aug 25, 2020 17:01:35 GMT
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Post by kentbetts on Aug 25, 2020 17:18:36 GMT
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It looks like they took the Monster bezel and shaved down the outer edge to fit under the shroud.
