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Bargain basement automatic challenge

Create and participate in challenges related to the watch hobby.
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Sporkboy wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:05 pm A5C2B7FA-9C98-4389-A7F4-FEB065A3F666.png$12.61 new low. EBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Mechanica ... 890.l49292
Real movement but fake leather. :lol:
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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The Sultan of SoWhat wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:19 pm @
Sporkboy wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:42 pm $2 plus $2 shipping. Pictures show a rotor and it is not completely hideous. I am guessing that no watch shows up at this price, but I am $4 curious, so we’ll see if I get anything.

As you can tell, I kind of got involved in this challenge. I am honestly quitting looking for these now. I had $4 worth of entertainment on this challenge, so if a watch shows up, it will be a pleasant surprise.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233907350332
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I like the "2 Year Protection Plan"; it will probably cost more than the watch!
I believe it was right around $1.78 give or take 5 cents.
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Regarding my i enquirer into the movement of the automatic pocket watch. I present the following g supr helpful exchange:
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I have asked to see the picture.
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tommy_boy wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:07 pm
Sporkboy wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:02 pm
tommy_boy wrote: Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:57 pm

I looked at more than one pic and the rogue subdial hand was in different positions. That doesn't prove anything, I know, so I may have to buy one just to figure this out! :lol:
I am totally wrong on this one. I actually have a Winner that was given to me and it does indeed have 2 running seconds hands
Winner Watches. When every second counts...twice.
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Could one of the mods move this to the challenge forum?
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Sporkboy wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:29 am Could one of the mods move this to the challenge forum?
Yes.
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I didn’t realize there was a challenge forum. Sorry.
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Sporkboy wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:18 am Regarding my i enquirer into the movement of the automatic pocket watch. I present the following g supr helpful exchange: 138A5F40-AF3E-4756-857C-D76F853407B4.jpeg
I have asked to see the picture.
:lol: This reminds me of advice I give to clients/witnesses before they are deposed: Answer the question you are asked and only that question, not what you think the other lawyer is getting at. The example I give is, if you're asked "Do you know what time it is?" your answer should be "Yes" and not "2:15."
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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