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REDUCED New Henry Archer Nordso Terra - Osiris Mirage
$535.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO No Trades. Reduced to $535...delivered within CONUS. BRAND NEW arrived today 9/28/26. Sized but unworn. PERFECT. Full kit of course includes all papers and case and extra links as shown. Really comes to life in different lighting. Can appear black or show bright flashes of color from the MOP dial. I ordered two watches and decided after trying them on I'm keeping the Tidevand instead. Save yourself over $100 from the site: • Size 40 mm diameter. 20 mm lug width.
FSO Citizen Tsuyosa Spectrum NJ0151-53W with Deployant Rubber Strap
$375.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $375 includes CONUS delivery. SOLD OUT everywhere unless you import it from Japan. FSO No trades Excellent condition. The bracelet was tried on but I immediately changed to the fitted rubber strap with deployant clasp. The original plastic wrap is still on the clasp as shown. Any blur or smudges are on plastic not on clasp. It is sold on the rubber strap. I believe the strap will fit at least a 8" wrist but not certain.
FSO NEW Henry Archer Nordso Terra - Osiris Mirage
$575.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO No Trades $575 delivered within CONUS BRAND NEW arrived today 9/28/26. Sized but unworn. PERFECT. Full kit of course includes all papers and case and extra links as shown. Really comes to life in different lighting. Can appear black or show bright flashes of color from the MOP dial. I ordered two watches and decided after trying them on I'm keeping the Tidevand instead. Save yourself at over $100 at least over ordering it yourself.
Vintage 1970s Benrus Automatic 36.5mm...Running Great
$80.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO No Trades $80 delivered within CONUS Automatic movement is running well, Gold tone case shows age appropriate wear but still presents nicely. Aftermarket strap show considerable wear. No claims are made as to the accuracy but has been running within approx +/- one minute a day. Like all vintage watches it would benefit from a tune up.
Vintage Seiko 5Y23-8040 Gold tone Quartz 35.3 mm running
$80.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO NO TRADES $80 delivered within CONUS. VERY nice gold tone piece. Late 1980s to early 1990s production Excellent vintage running condition with aftermarket bracelet. Watch is free from any dents or chips and the acrylic crystal is in wonderful shape after I polished it with Polywatch. Could likely use a new battery as its running well this was replace about a year ago. I make no claim as to how long the current battery will last.
FSO Next to New Alto Avert sized but unworn. Case styled after vintage 60s Grand Seiko
$525.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $525 delivered within CONUS No Trades This watch has been in its case for the last three weeks since delivery. My son decided he wanted the maroon version instead. The case is styled after vintage Grand Seiko models from the 60s. It's in mint condition with the bracelet being sized, but never worn. The protective plastic is still on the back of the watch and on the clap.
REDUCED! Henry Archer Tidevand Element - Ignis like new
$495.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO, no trades Reduced to $495 includes USPS shipping with tracking within the CONUS Full Kit includes all box and case and all papers and extra links. Approx two weeks old and near mint. Only very fine hairlines found on the clasp that I attempted to photograph. This example has wonderful visible veining in the Red Agate dial. The lume is incredible. The on-the-fly clasp adjustment is a wonderful feature and should be on all bracelets.
Watchdives WD50Q V2, 38 mm VH 31
$115.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO- no trades $115 shipped within CONUS Sized but then unworn. Original owner. Plastic still intact never removed from entire clasp. No marks anywhere. Just didn't bond with it.
Watchdives WDC WD2008, 36.5 mm VH 31 Dress Watch Mint!
$115.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois MINT condition. Strap is unworn with no creases or marks. Includes full kit. I am the original owner. Watch is about two weeks old.
Henry Archer Tidevand Element - Ignis like new
$525.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO, no trades $525 includes USPS shipping with tracking within the CONUS Full Kit includes all box and case and all papers and extra links. Approx two weeks old and near mint. Only very fine hairlines found on the clasp that I attempted to photograph. This example has wonderful visible veining in the Red Agate dial. The lume is incredible. The on-the-fly clasp adjustment is a wonderful feature and should be on all bracelets.
Reduced Cronos 39mm L6038 with Upgraded Miyota Movement
$200.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois Reduced to $200 No Trades FSO $225 delivered within Conus Has the upgraded Miyota movement (NOT the PT5000) running well within specs. Brown dial is gorgeous and reflects purple and blue in different lighting About two weeks old. Guess I’m just not an integrated bracelet guy. Full kit including box and papers and all links. Sized for 7" wrist currently. Excellent overall condition with minor superficial marks on clasp area of bracelet too small to photograph.
Cronos 39mm L6038 with Upgraded Miyota Movement
$225.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO $225 delivered within Conus Has the upgraded Miyota movement (NOT the PT5000) running well within specs. Brown dial is gorgeous and reflects purple and blue in different lighting About two weeks old. Guess I’m just not an integrated bracelet guy. Full kit including box and papers and all links. Sized for 7" wrist currently. Excellent overall condition with minor superficial marks on clasp area of bracelet too small to photograph.
Vintage Bohle watch, running well circa 1950-60s
$75.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO ..$75 delivered within CONUS. Believed to be from the 1950-60s this 34mm watch is running well within +/- a minute a day. Its thought to be made by either a French or Swiss movement. The plexiglass crystal is clean and free from cracks. The dial is a wonderful creamy silver with minimal losses as shown. The fluted bezel set off the whole watch's vintage vibe. Its a super clean vintage piece. See detail sheet from the internet attached.
Illinos Pocket Watch circa 1921 running, engraved dial
$125.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois FSO- $120 delivered within the CONUS with Paypal payment. This gorgeous Illinois pocket watch serial number 3929579 dates it to 1921. Its known as a Model 3 size 12s with 19 Jewels and is adjusted in 3 positions. Please take a look at the fact sheet from the Pocket Watch Database attached. The dial is a creamy silver and engraved with minimal losses near the bottom of the small second track near the "30" mark. The hands are flame blued.
RE: Limes watches
Re: Limes watches As with all Ickler products, the lack of flame blued hands has steered me away from some of their models. I'd rather pay a tad more and feel like I get a more complete product (especially since their prices are already so reasonable and the fact that the competition offers them). Otherwise, everything else about Ickler products are top notch and I appreciate the in-house case manufacturing expertise that others can't offer.
PRX Titanium 38mm Next to New
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FSO Next to new Cronos L6051 with the high beat Miyota 9015
$215.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $215 Delivered to the Conus US via USPS Priority. Full kit with all links. Selling as next to new. Not a mark on it. Delivered less than a week ago. Running per factory specs for the Miyota 9015(an upcharge over the Chinese PT5004) Sized and tried on only. Just didn't bond with it. Sized for a 7" wrist. The incredible dial of the 36mm L6052 in the "scale pattern" changes from copper to purplish blue from different angles as the light hits it.
SOLD- Selling As Next to New Henry Archer Nutid Gold Plated Dial
$599.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois Now Sold $599 includes USPS delivery in CONUS No Trades. Absolutely perfect condition. Less than one week old. Worn once after sizing. Color is called Aurea for the gold plated dial and is an extra cost option over all the other colors. Running within factory specs perfectly. NO issues. Full kit includes box papers, warranty card and extra links. I am the original owner. I just didn't bond with it. All my other watches are titanium. I'm not used to the weight.
Selling As Next to New Henry Archer Nutid Gold Plated Dial
$599.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $599 includes USPS delivery within CONUS No Trades. Absolutely perfect condition. Less than one week old. Worn once after sizing. Running within factory specs perfectly. NO issues. Full kit includes box papers, warranty card and all links. Watch cost $722 delivered to the USA from Denmark. I am the original owner. I just didn't bond with it. All my other watches are titanium. I'm not used to the weight.
Wolf Heritage Single Watch Winder 2.1 Model 270002 - Never Used-Full Kit
$199.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $199 no trades includes USPS Priority shipping within CONUS. Full kit including papers as shown. Condition: basically new in the box. Was gifted to me by my kids. They didn't know I had the purchased the same unit days before. It has never been used EXCEPT to test it out for a few days to see if it was working properly. When I took it out of the box I scuffed the top as pictured. Then it was returned to its original box where it remained till today for photos.
REDUCED; SEESTERN Diver Automatic NH35 Ceramic Bezel Waterproof Sapphire S434-2
$149.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois Reduced to $149 from $165 no trades includes insured USPS delivery within CONUS. Excellent pre-worn condition. This version has the one-the-fly clasp that can be adjusted without tools. Full kit includes box and papers. I am the original owner. Scattered light scratches. No dents or dings. Keeping great time within specs. Facetime viewing can be arranged.
REDUCED price. Hruodland 222 Classic Retro 37mm RONDA 704
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Sold --San Martin SN0129 39mm NH35 Automatic Sapphire Waterproof 100M
$165.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $165 no trades, USPS Delivery within CONUS, Paypal or Venmo accepted Excellent condition, SUPER clean example. I'm the original owner. Bracelet: This is the San Martin adjustable on-the-fly clasp. The bracelet was immediately removed after it was sized. It is basically as close to new as possible. I'm more a strap guy for this piece as shown-strap not included. Keeping excellent time with no issues. Blue wave dial is on pare with much more expensive watches.
San Martin SN0129 39mm NH35 Automatic Sapphire Waterproof 100M
$165.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $165 no trades, USPS Delivery within CONUS, Paypal or Venmo accepted Excellent condition, SUPER clean example. I'm the original owner. Bracelet: This is the San Martin adjustable on-the-fly clasp. The bracelet was immediately removed after it was sized. It is basically as close to new as possible. I'm more a strap guy for this piece as shown-strap not included. Keeping excellent time with no issues. Blue wave dial is on pare with much more expensive watches.
SOLD --2024 Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Summer Blue 210.32.42.20.03.002 Omega Rubber Strap
$4250 no trades includes USPS shipping within the CONUS Paypal prefered or wire transfer or Venmo considered. Excellent, gently used condition with some minor hairlines and marks from very infrequent use. Purchased in Oct 2024 from Topper an Authorized Omega dealer in Oct. 2024 so the remainder of factory warranty is in effect. Purchased on the Omega Rubber strap which was immediately switched to a super comfortable tapered Forstner“Bullet” bracelet.
Sold-- Octopus Kraken 36mm Watch PT5000 Sapphire
$165.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $165 no trades, includes USPS delivery within the CONUS, Paypal and Venmo accepted. In excellent pre-worn condition with a few hairlines and faint marks. A modern interpretation of the classic Rolex Air King right down to the bezel. Gorgeous pink/salmon dial. This model has the on-the fly clasp that can be adjusted for size if your wrist swells or shrinks with using a tool.
2024 Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Summer Blue 210.32.42.20.03.002 Omega Rubber Strap
$4250 no trades includes USPS shipping within the CONUS Paypal prefered or wire transfer or Venmo considered. Excellent, gently used condition with some minor hairlines and marks from very infrequent use. Purchased in Oct 2024 from Topper an Authorized Omega dealer in Oct. 2024 so the remainder of factory warranty is in effect. Purchased on the Omega Rubber strap which was immediately switched to a super comfortable tapered Forstner“Bullet” bracelet.
Octopus Kraken 36mm Watch PT5000 Sapphire
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SEESTERN Diver Automatic NH35 Ceramic Bezel Waterproof Sapphire S434-2
$165.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $165 no trades includes insured USPS delivery within CONUS. Excellent pre-worn condition. This version has the one-the-fly clasp that can be adjusted without tools. Full kit includes box and papers. I am the original owner. Scattered light scratches. No dents or dings. Keeping great time within specs. Facetime viewing can be arranged.
Hruodland 222 Classic Retro 37mm RONDA 704
$155.00 Check price Huntley, Illinois $155....no trades Excellent condition, this is the hard to find no date no script version on a pure black dial. Sized to fit a 6/34" wrist with all original links. Original box and papers. Original owner. Paypal and Venmo accepted. Insured shipping by USPS within CONUS included. Facetime showing by request.
Over $135 off purchased price. Full kit. Box and papers. Purchased 10/16/24 from authorized dealer Long Island Watches. Was given as a gift but just didn't bond. Was tried on once and put away till today. Watch is gold toned colored. Original receipt is shown. Remainder of warranty still in effect. In LNIB condition. Photos of original strap shows no wear at all.
MINT San Martin SN0136 Green Enamel Dial GMT NH34 brand new never worn Selling only. NO TRADES $175 to me thru Paypal. USPS Priority mail delivery to you within the CONUS included. My loss your gain. Went overboard on 11/11 buys. Wears a bit too big for me. Just delivered 11/18/24, never worn, never sized. Only the plastic removed. Full set. In perfect condition. Bezel alignment is spot on. No issues. AliExpress add and receipt showing I paid $214 a week ago.
Citizen TSUYOSA Small Second on Bracelet with Citizen Strap and Deployant
Citizen “TSUYOSA” Small Second on Bracelet with Citizen Strap and Deployant Model # NK5010-51X full kit $425 includes USPS Priority shipping within CONUS Payment: Paypal or Zelle bank transfer accepted Text me at 847-902-5266 for quickest response No trades Watch and extra matching strap purchased directly from Citizen on 06/28/24 so full Factory warranty remains. Not some grey market warranty. Last photo shown on Citizen leather strap.
UPDATE: JUNGHAN Owners please help. UNCOATED crystal replacement question.
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New Strapsco Ladder bracelet on the Sub 300
Trying out the new Ladder bracelet from Strapco. Not sure about it yet. But I'm gonna give it some time to grow on me.
elbluemen (aka Hector) is a great buyer
Just completed a quick and easy sale with elbluemen. Great communication and fast payment. Thank you Hector
FS Priced to Sell Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue w/full AD warranty dated Feb 2021
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 867 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · a moment ago (Edited) FS Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue on bracelet with full AD warranty in excellent condition. Price: $3,350. I'll cover USPS Priority Shipping within the CONU No Trades please Running at +3 second/day The watch was sized and worn sparingly over the last few months. Just didn't really bond with it. Minor signs of home use to the bracelet. Even the clasp looks fantastic. No marks to the bezel or crystal.
Purchase thru Doxa direct or thru Watches of Switzerland in the USA
USA member with a simple question of how to purchase a Doxa. Any advantage in purchasing direct from Doxa or using Watches of Switzerland? Anyone with experience with either or both? Thanks
FSOT Near MINT Doxa Sub 300 Searambler
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 872 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · 6 d ago (Edited) FSOT Near Mint Doxa 300 Searambler. $2400 trade or sale value. Only trades considered are other Doxa 300 Caribbean or Sharkhunter or Professional. Purchased directly from Doxa less than one month ago. Full kit including original Doxa factory warranty This is a straight sub 300 not a 300T. This model has a better bracelet. A domed sapphire crystal and a highly regulated COSC movement as well as a -3mm smaller case height.
DC Lavman is an amazing seller.
I bought a Black Bay from Ariel and the experience was wonderful. Great communication and he went the extra mile to easy my concerns. Please buy with confidence from him, his account name is DC Lavman.
FSOT Near MINT Doxa Sub 300 Searambler For Your Doxa 300 Caribbean or Sharkhunter
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 868 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · 4 d ago (Edited) FSOT Near Mint Doxa 300 Searambler. Purchased directly from Doxa less than one month ago. Full kit including original Doxa factory warranty $2400 trade or sale value. Only trades considered are other Doxa 300 Caribbean or Sharkhunter This is a straight sub 300 not a 300T. This model has a better bracelet. A domed sapphire crystal and a highly regulated COSC movement as well as a -3mm smaller case height.
FS Near MINT Doxa Sub 300 Searambler (NOT the cheaper T model)
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 866 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • 2 d ago (Edited) FS Near Mint Doxa 300 Searambler. Purchased directly from Doxa less than one month ago. Full kit including warranty original Doxa factory warranty $2400 No trades This is a straight sub 300 not a 300T. This model has a better bracelet. A domed sapphire crystal and a highly regulated COSC movement as well as a -3mm smaller case height. "Watch Recon" clumps the 300 in with the 300T.
FS Near MINT Doxa Sub 300 Searambler
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 863 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • a moment ago $2400 No trades Condition: Excellent-Near Mint. Watch has been sized and worn maybe 5 times at home. I'm only selling to buy a different color dial sub300. Payment: by Paypal Friends Family or Good Services +3% or Zelle or bank transfer (BOA) Contact Tony at or text 847-Nine02-Five266 I have a long history on WUS with references www.watchuseek.com FS Mint Doxa 300 Searambler. Purchased directly from Doxa less than one month ago.
Carbon 300 owners wanted.
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 859 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • 18 h ago Any Carbon 300 owners wanna share your impressions. I'm itching to pull the trigger. I can’t really do this watch or any watch for that matter, justice in terms of a well written review but I’ll say this.. I was not disappointed when I received mine and am deep in the honey moon phase. The case nicer than I expected, vey crisp with sharp corners/ angles. Kind of feels like titanium to the touch.
Help Please. Doxa Rubber Strap Owners
Looking to buy a Carbon 300 and I'm ready to pull the trigger. BUT I'm really offended by the vanilla smell of Tropic straps. Please tell me if Doxa straps have that scent. Thanks
Opinions welcome, take the poll: Strapcode Hexad bracelet for the Deepstar?
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 849 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • a moment ago (Edited) I'm a big fan of Strapcode/ Miltat and stumbled on the Hexad. This model has a slick sliding clasp adjustment as well as a nice taper from 22mm to 18mm. At 4:15 in this video theres a great description Anxiously awaiting my Deepstar and shopping for a possible bracelet. I'm just not sold on mesh so the factory bracelet is out. Simply upgrade your watch by changing watch strap. Straight End watch Watch Bands by MiLTAT.
Show us your "Keepers"...the ones you "think" you won't sell... BUT we all know how that goes!
Paul Picot P1151.B.SG.1614, Breitling ab015212/ba99-1ct, Ball Valor LE + Hydrocarbon Arctic LE + Genesis 125, Matoa Rote, Techne TE-363,152M, Mr. Jones Sun&Moon + LL Tattoo, Slow Jo 24HR, EONE Bradley, Magrette Dual Time LE, Citizen NB0040-58E + NB0075-11F, Mark Carson 10111K LE, Orient WE0041EK + GMTWZ0071DJ + WZ0031DE + WZ0121DK + ER02005B + FER2A004D0 + FEM65001BW + ER2400LD, GO 100-07-06-06-04 LE, Graham 2TZAS.B02A.L86S, JLC 194T470 + Q7002672 LE + 172.81.70, Zenith Winsor, FC FC-330B6B6...
FS Rolex Submariner 114060 No Date Full Kit. AD Purchase Excellent Condition. Now Discontinued 40mm Model
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 843 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • 2 d ago (Edited) FS Rolex Submariner 114060 Ceramic No Date warranty till Nov 2022 40mm model now discontinued Full kit includes all paperwork and hang tags, boxes and case and full bracelet links. Same as an in store AD purchase. $9750 Payment by Zelle or Bank Transfer. Delivery within CONUS included. EU delivery considered.
FS Rolex Submariner 114060 Ceramic No Date. AD Purchase Excellent Condition. Now Discontinued 40mm Model
Joined Dec 15, 2012 · 840 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • 1 d ago (Edited) FS Rolex Submariner 114060 Ceramic No Date warranty till Nov 2022 40mm model now discontinued Full kit includes all paperwork and hang tags, boxes and case and full bracelet links. Same as an in store AD purchase. $9750 Payment by Zelle or Bank Transfer. Delivery within CONUS included. EU delivery extra.
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