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infinitesymphony · 12-07-2007, 12:20 PM

I'd be more afraid if the original owner wasn't dead, and wanted it back.

Spareribs · 12-07-2007, 01:57 PM

I just won another auction for a vintage 1973.

Vintage BULOVA Accutron, Excellent Condition from 70´ - (eBay item 200179750690 end time Dec-06-07 22:21:35 PST)

Retro chic I would say.

Petyot · 12-07-2007, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Spareribs

Just won an ebay auction for a nice vintage 1952 Bulova watch. I'm excited!

Vintage BULOVA AUTOMATIC STAINLESS STEEL WATCH C1950 - (eBay item 150190073861 end time Dec-05-07 12:27:13 PST)

I really do hope that you have very small wrist and that you are not a big 6'3" guy weighting 250 pounds! The size of the watch you have won on ebay is a ladies or boys size watch in today standards... Of course, IF you are a girl or less than 14 years old, this is a good size.

38mm is considered "small" by some watch collectors...

I am 6'1, weight 205 pounds and this is my wrist with a 38mm :

And here with a 45mm :

Pierre

Spareribs · 12-08-2007, 12:36 AM

Interesting. Thanks for the info! I don't expect it to be big like those manly watches. A conservative size is fine. I love the minimal design.

Very nice watches that you have.

GAD · 12-08-2007, 01:43 AM

Accutrons are cool. Make sure you listen closely to it.

GAD

Petyot · 12-08-2007, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by Spareribs

Interesting. Thanks for the info! I don't expect it to be big like those manly watches. A conservative size is fine. I love the minimal design.

Then I am sure that you will be happy with those new watches. Show us some better pictures when you'll get them.

Cheers,

Pierre

tomo3014 · 12-09-2007, 04:22 AM

im not much of a vintage or high-end watch lover,
but i do sure love those
vintage rolexes.

rivieraranch · 12-13-2007, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Spareribs

You just struck a nerve. Now I can't sleep tonight.

The former owner of our last house was an old lady and she died in the house. The story was that the next door neighbor, Pepe, a Bob Vila look-alike, had to come over and call 911. The lady had collapsed in the living room and was at room temperature when Pepe got there.

This woman's spirit did not bother us at all. She loved the house; we loved the house, and regrettably had to move because of a job. this haunted house thing is overrated.

But then my brother had a different situation with "Hal."