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Just bagged me first watch o' 2007 and, not to toot me own horn, but for what I paid, this' The >

Posted By: Ricky Lee McBroom
Date: Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:44 p.m.

Dunno what posessed me.. well, actually I do. Me Inner Scotsman could not resist the < $30 (less than a modest dinner for two ! ) Buy-It-Now price..

Ennyway, 'ere ya' go;

25-jewel bumper automatic ca. 1974

Now the wait begins. Ah, well, 'tis only comin' from London. 'tis a mere ocean away.

The watch was described as "runs strong as an ox, keeps excellent time, cosmetically 85%".. how could I possibly resist such an ad? If it's half that good, I figure that I did OK considering the price I paid.

What say y'all? Did I do good, or no?

-Ricky

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Just bagged me first watch o' 2007 and, not to toot me own horn, but for what I paid, this' The > (views: 173)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:44 p.m.

Great catch! I, too, was recently looking at Enicars on the 'Bay (views: 4)
Paperboy Part Deux -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 10:37 a.m.
But I didn't see a catch like yours...congratulations!

Great find Ricky. Looks really nice on that vintage look strap too. (views: 4)
Kelly M. Rayburn -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 4:22 a.m.

Good catch (views: 3)
17jewels -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 3:23 a.m.

Great looking The 25 jewel movement >>> (views: 15)
ObsidianStorm -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 2:08 a.m.
is probably an ETA 2824, though older Enicars used Racine "AR" movements (Enicar = Racine spelled backwards).

Actually I meant 2836-- but lookig at it's age, it probably is an AR movement (views: 6)
ObsidianStorm -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 2:27 a.m.

Yes, it uses the AR 2167 movement... (views: 3)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 9:46 a.m.

Outstanding! (views: 3)
Watchstuff -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 2:05 a.m.

Great find, Congratulations. (views: 4)
Danbyers -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 1:52 a.m.

Re: Just bagged me first watch o' 2007 and, not to toot me own horn, but for what I paid, this' The PI (views: 10)
CraigBrunen -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 12:38 a.m.

Nice score, it looks real good with that band.

Why is everyone so worried about the hammer? After all, if that handy claw wasn't on the hammer, how else would the seller be able to remove the back case....?

Congrats Ricky! (views: 6)
Mike D -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 12:20 a.m.

Awesome!! (views: 8)
Mike Hiteshew -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:58 p.m.

Great catch Ricky! The hammer in the seller's looks scarey though. (views: 17)
Chris L -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:53 p.m.

Agin', Great Minds Think Alike.. (views: 10)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:55 p.m.

Mind you, an seller that poses watches with hammers gave me pause.. (views: 10)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:53 p.m.

Congrats, looks very nice. On the down side I guess rather small. (views: 9)
Robmks -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:53 p.m.

Re: On the down side I guess rather small.. >> (views: 13)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:59 p.m.

It's really not. It's listed as 37.5mm and a quick check of My Usual Sources says that it's a 38mm watch. Soooo.. yeah, I know some think 38mm is a bit petite.. Meself, I say it's The Perfect Size For A Watch.

-Ricky

That's not bad. I love vintage style, but most are 36mm and under. (views: 6)
Robmks -- Monday, 15 January 2007, at 12:25 a.m.

Ricky, I personally think that's one of the nicest watches you've ever bought > (views: 17)
TakesALickin' -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:52 p.m.

And from one tight fisted Scot to another, ya done good!

Aye, now thats the Haggis !! (views: 9)
Alias7 -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:51 p.m.

Looks like a good find to me! Congrats. (views: 8)
Jittery Jim -- Sunday, 14 January 2007, at 11:51 p.m.

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Hey Colby! The has arrived. Good news and bad news.. >

Posted By: Ricky Lee McBroom
Date: Saturday, 27 January 2007, at 8:49 p.m.

The bad news is that I didn't get a brand-new high-quality strap like you did...

Click the s to supersize

The good news is, this watch is definitely an honest 85 percenter!

There's some wabi on the case, sure. But that's only to be expected of a 70's vintage watch. Much to my relief the movement's a solid fit in the case, it handwinds smoothly and easily (you had me scared there! ), and the crystal and dial are pretty much perfect;

Stands up to a closeup, anyway.

More wabi on the sides of the case, but the signed crown is still crisp..

..though you can't tell by that out-of-focus ..

Likewise the case back, while there are some scuffs and scratches, is still crisp..

..don't look like it's ever been polished at all.

So the real good news/bad news, I guess, is that I got a great deal and you got screwed..

Sorry.. I don't really think you got screwed. As you say, your will make a good project. But I do feel bad that yours was not as good as it should've been.

Soooo.. back to the bad news on my part, the strap. 'tis a pretty good strap, actually, a Taikonaut. It obviously comes by it's aged look honestly, and if it fit me I'd love it. But it don't even come close to fitting my fat wrist, and if you want it, it's yours. Seems like the least I can do. And if I didn't offer, I wouldn't feel right about ing with this one...

me if you want it...

-Ricky

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Hey Colby! The has arrived. Good news and bad news.. > (views: 199)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Saturday, 27 January 2007, at 8:49 p.m.

sorrry... me always slow on saturdays... (views: 3)
Anjan Shenoy -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 3:33 a.m.

Love that case shape! Lot of for vintage! (views: 3)
bibletoter -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 2:36 a.m.

The case reminds me of my a bit.. >> (views: 3)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 1:08 p.m.
..and while I'm not crazy about that aspect of either watch..

..it does make for a nice change of pace. All in all I couldn't me more pleased with this li'l !

It's gonna be tough to pry it off my wrist.. at least 'til the incoming arrives.

-Ricky

125 hits and no replies? You guys don't like this watch? (views: 5)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 2:14 a.m.

They were just waiting for me to break the ice I like it... (views: 4)
Stef G -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 2:41 a.m.

Stef! Thought I was losing it.. >> (views: 3)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 1:28 p.m.

..seemed that the 'incoming watch' post should get such a positive response, but the only silence.

I was very pleased to find that this one has quick-set for both day and date. Wasn't sure about that. , though!

-Ricky

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There could only be one choice for me today! >> (views: 58)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 1:40 p.m.
The Enicar!

In fact, I like this one so much that I'll admit to something that I rarely do.. I slept with it on last night!

-Ricky

Beautiful watch (views: 2)
Bock -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 3:56 p.m.

Great combo indeed - (views: 1)
Watchstuff -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 3:29 p.m.

Love your , bro! I like it better on the leather, though. (views: 6)
Jakub Ostrowski -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 2:05 p.m.

Re: I like it better on the leather.. >> (views: 3)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 3:03 p.m.

You and me both!

Alas, short of robbing a strap off another watch, that Bond's the only means I had of gettin' the watch on me wrist.

I am kind of disappointed that the Taikonaut strap is too short for me. It's got a lovely distressed 'patina' that goes perfectly with the watch, IMO, yet it's still very solid and wearable. Ah well, that's what I get for havin' fat wrists..

Also mildly disappointed to find that the 's lugs are 19mm. I'd prefer 18 or 20, as my alternatives for straps would be much wider. I s'pose I'll end up squeezing a 20mm black one on...

-Ricky

Classy looking watch...like the Roman Numerals along the outer edge (views: 4)
tinybubs -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 1:48 p.m.

Would you believe that I didn't even notice.. >> (views: 3)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 2:44 p.m.

..the Roman numerals until I looked at the photos yesterday?

But, yeah, I quite like them, too!

-Ricky

Looks good on the NATO (views: 5)
Paperboy Part Deux -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 1:42 p.m.

Colby! Just sent you , BTW... (views: 2)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 2:36 p.m.

And I just returned the favor (views: 1)
Paperboy Part Deux -- Sunday, 28 January 2007, at 3:14 p.m.

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Arrrrrrrrgh! Can't get a good photo of the to save me soul.

Posted By: Ricky Lee McBroom
Date: Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:16 a.m.

The photos I posted yesterday sucked, plain and simple. The light just wasn't right (very grey and overcast, drizzling rain). So I decided to give it another try today. I was able to improve on them marginally, I think, but I'm still not satisfied. Out of 50+ pics, these are a couple of the better ones;

Click photos to supersize.

At least the color balance is much more accurate...

Part of my frustration, I think, is that the watches flaws are so evident in photos.

It really looks good on the wrist. Shoot, it looks great to the naked eye! But the camera captures every single microscopic flaw. This is especially evident in this shot;

I mean, you'd think the watch was just trashed, judging by that photo.

Ah well, it's how it appears on the wrist that really matters and, in that regard, I'm loving it!

-Ricky

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Arrrrrrrrgh! Can't get a good photo of the to save me soul. (views: 207)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:16 a.m.

Indirect lighting will help a lot as will a tripod. Actually, if you can shoot outdoors (views: 5)
John S. -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 3:49 p.m.
on a sunny day that might help a lot too.

I like 'em Nice watch. (views: 8)
Dave P -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:59 a.m.

A homemade photo light box would do you wonders, Ricky > (views: 29)
TakesALickin' -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:50 a.m.

Heck, just shooting the watch inside a white trashbag will diffuse a lot of light. It's the directness of the light that causes all those flaws to stand out. A transluscent tupperware container, about 18" by 18" by 12" should be ideal as a PLB. Take a hole saw and buzz a little porthole in the side for your camera to peek through and see if you don't get better results. Or, you could keep beating your head against the wall using the same ol' techniques you've been using...

Cheers, Jeff

Funny, I just bought a second light tent off ebay yesterday. (views: 22)
Chris L -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:58 a.m.

Picked up a 12"x12"x12" for $20 ($10 + $10 shipping) from the same seller that I got my 24" model from last summer. I think buying my tent last summer and using better artificial lights has improved my pics a lot.

I hope to have some better, closer angles with this new one. The 24" model I have now is really much too big for single watch portraits. Does work nice with group shots though.

Who was the seller Chris? (views: 7)
Mike Hiteshew -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 3:15 a.m.

Studio4less is the name of the store. I won't link due to live auctions in the store.

The last one I bought was sent USPS Priority and arrived 5 days after buying. I hope to have my new one next weekend.

Auction4less$ is the seller... (views: 14)
Chris L -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 3:21 a.m.

Thanks Chris! (views: 5)
Mike Hiteshew -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 3:24 a.m.

Nice Ricky! Just keep shooting the watch. I shot hundreds of pics and dumped them (views: 8)
Reto -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:31 a.m.

How is this for 7 minutes of work using The GIMP? (views: 95)
Chris L -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:28 a.m.
I think the base photos have some potential. Some form of light diffusing might help with the shiny surfaces at the time of taking the pics.

Here it is again with my more common Picasa/Paint Shop Pro 1-2 combo (views: 48)
Chris L -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:37 a.m.

Great touch up. (views: 6)
Dave P -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 3:00 a.m.

Really brings out this (views: 54)
Chris L -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:43 a.m.
I hope I'm not offending here, it's good practice for me too.

I like that watch, Ricky! I think you captured it just fine. (views: 8)
Ken Savage -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:26 a.m.

Looks good to me Ricky! Love their logo! (views: 6)
Thomas -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:22 a.m.

Ricky, that dial is in awesome shape!!!! (views: 6)
Jammer -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:22 a.m.

Looks good Ricky (views: 6)
Tony Duronio -- Monday, 29 January 2007, at 2:20 a.m

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