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Old 1 December 2014, 12:26 AM   #1
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2nd hand shop find

Saw this watch last week in a shop and went back for a closer look today.
What do you think?
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Old 1 December 2014, 01:48 AM   #2
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Is it yellow gold? Hard to tell because of the lighting. Would need more info about the watch, and the price, but from the photos that case looks as if it's been way over-polished. Those lugs are so thin.
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Old 1 December 2014, 01:52 AM   #3
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Looks polished to oblivion--original shape and fluting gone.
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Old 1 December 2014, 01:54 AM   #4
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Ditto
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Old 1 December 2014, 02:02 AM   #5
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Old 1 December 2014, 02:25 AM   #6
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Rivet bracelets do not hold up especially well over time
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Old 1 December 2014, 03:52 AM   #7
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$180,000? Seems a bit overpriced
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How can they price that at 180,000 ?
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Old 1 December 2014, 05:01 AM   #9
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How can they price that at 180,000 ?

$180,000TWD = $5,800usd = £3,700
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Old 1 December 2014, 12:47 PM   #10
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Is it yellow gold? Hard to tell because of the lighting. Would need more info about the watch, and the price, but from the photos that case looks as if it's been way over-polished. Those lugs are so thin.
I think it's yellow gold. Yes, it's been polished some to say the least.

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Rivet bracelets do not hold up especially well over time
Bracelet was flimsy, and it has seen better days.

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$180,000TWD = $5,800usd = £3,700
Yes, that is correct.

I think whomever who that watch, wore it and wore it.
Hope he enjoyed it. Not sure it can come back from where it's at now.

Thanks all, just thought I'd post as it was an interesting piece.
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Old 1 December 2014, 12:55 PM   #11
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$180,000TWD = $5,800usd = £3,700


Figured that. it was just funny seeing it with a price tag that says $180,000 lol
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