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Just picked up a very nice Sinn Flieger Model 356 (no connection to Porsche) chrono with a sapphire crystal. I had heard of them only slightly (mostly on this thread) but got interested when a salesman at a local watches-only store said he wished he could get a hold of any Sinn since they were very well made German watches. I did some research and decided to keep an eye open for a deal. Bought the watch on Ebay (lightly used) for about $450 off the new price; the US retail (new) is around $1450. The only US distributor that I now of for Sinn is at: http://www.watchbuys.com/ and the watchbuys Sinn page has a link to the factory site. The only probem is they are pricier than ever now due to the Euro exchange rate! If anyone is interested I will post a pic.
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Lets revitalize this thread!
Anyone have a late 60s Speedmaster for sale?  Im shopping.....
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Did you say revitalize?
 I'm thinking Omega Seamaster. Opinions already noted, but more are welcome. Would one be foolish to buy on ebay for about $800? 
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I'll stick with my $130 Victorinox V-7...
It tells time as good as any other watch out there. Looks nice, too!
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Tell you what tho, if you want a tough diver for that type of money have a look at the new Sinn U1. I have had a look at one I must say, its pretty speccy in the flesh. 
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The difference between the two is $800.!!
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02-27-2006, 03:36 PM
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The Omega in question is a slightly used watch from a guy in DC with 100% satisfaction rating at 120 transactions. His personal watch apparently. I am nervous about buying such things on Ebay however. Let's say it's legit-is $800 about right? |
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Bob, I honestly dont know about the price. But it should be easy enough to verify the $$ via the web. I do know with that Seamaster series- it comes in a couple of different sizes, with a couple of different bracelets and as either an auto or a quartz. So, even if you are satifisfied with its bonafides, just make sure you are getting what you think you are getting.
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Ahhhh....you know you're a "guy" if you're into watches, stereos and cars,, LOL.
My cars? An old 911, and a race car. My watches? Breitling, circa 1946, a Gallet Chrono from '42 (?) and a LaRochette chrono. I love the old stuff. The turntable is an Oracle, with Perreaux pre and Threshold amps, and big Snell speakers. here's a watch pic.  
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Thats when watches were watches. beautiful stuff. I have a 1951 IWC, and some 50s Seamasters and Zeniths. There are wonderful things to be had in vintage watches at no where the $$ of new stuff. And its a great pleasure to have a watchmaker remove the back and marvel at what lies inside.
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Thanks Stuart. I didn't realize they were made in Quartz varieties until now. I'll double check that. As far as the rest-it's just what I'm looking for.
Oracle turntable? Very nice. I had a friend that had one also with a Threshold amp, but with Magnaplaner speakers and some other pre. Beautiful sound. |
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Stuart-I stand corrected on the rubber strap thing. I must have been looking at the wrong place for Sinn watches. Here's one that caught my eye. The dial is actually copper colored-not orange. Btw-I just found out-the Omega on ebay is a quartz.
 
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www.sinn.de
Thats a special version of the Sinn Fleiger- i think it has sapphire crystal instead of the plastic on the black faced version (which is a great value watch). Valjous 7750 chrono movement. Many Sinns have steel or Ti bracelets. Both Ive owned did. But that rubber strap on the U1 is the best rubber/deployant bracelet is great, actually. makes the watch. Last edited by stuartj; 02-27-2006 at 05:26 PM.. |
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With the Omegas, I would suggest about six months research prior to purchase. Would hate to spend the money to find out that it is not as cool as you thought.
I found my Speedmaster last fall. It is a 1969 Speedmaster pre-moon with the original bracelet. I love it, just enough patina that you know that it is not a new one. I am lookin for extra links for a 321 bracelet if anyone has a source. Thanks, Dave
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Here's my baby. The sapphire crystal makes this watch look brand new after years of abuse.
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I'd love to have a Rolex GMT Master, but it'll be a while before I can justify that kind of coin for a watch.
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