Buying old watches

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Buying old watches 2017-09-04 01:06:10 Post No. 12730280
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Buying old watches Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:06:10 Post No. 12730280 [Report]

I've been looking at some Soviet men's watches from the 1960s on Etsy. How safe is it to buy watches that are that old? How likely is it that it won't keep good time or I'll have to get it restored? I don't want to spend $90 on a paperweight.

Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:27:16 Post No.12730334
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Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:27:16 Post No.12730334 [Report]

>>12730280
Just buy a new Vostok or a Luch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPnpcWupQVs

Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:37:54 Post No.12730361
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Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:37:54 Post No.12730361 [Report]

>>12730334
But I want that really existing socialism a e s t h e t i c

Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:45:10 Post No.12730380
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I recommend it. Also, they are really cheap

Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:55:36 Post No.12730405
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Anonymous 2017-09-04 01:55:36 Post No.12730405 [Report]

>>12730361
Ebay has tons of these in "working" condition under $100 if you're willing to look at something a little newer.

You could also take your watch in to a watch repair shop (not some mall watch repair shop) if your watch doesn't work. The service will probably cost more than the watch is worth, but that's the price you're going to have to pay for a unique watch.

Anonymous 2017-09-04 02:07:36 Post No.12730433
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>>12730387
>not appreciating the Soviet aesthetic even if you aren't a socialist

Anonymous 2017-09-04 02:10:42 Post No.12730441
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>>12730405
yeah, I bought these two for around 20-30 dollars each on ebay, both were sent from ukraine

Anonymous 2017-09-04 05:45:34 Post No.12730822
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Anonymous 2017-09-04 05:45:34 Post No.12730822 [Report]

>>12730380
>>12730441
That watch is gorgeous, how do i find one? Im having no luck finding one on ebay

Anonymous 2017-09-04 06:00:04 Post No.12730855
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>>12730441
been doing this for a few years now. the next stage is to restore the straps with more authentic leather.

Anonymous 2017-09-04 06:02:30 Post No.12730862
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Anonymous 2017-09-04 06:02:30 Post No.12730862 [Report]

>>12730855
the second from the right is a junghans solar 1. my favorite watch. its actually solar powered. $100 on ebay

Anonymous 2017-09-04 03:21:21 Post No.12731507
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Anonymous 2017-09-04 03:21:21 Post No.12731507 [Report]

>>12730822
Look for raketa

Anonymous 2017-09-04 09:27:05 Post No.12732365
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Anonymous 2017-09-04 09:27:05 Post No.12732365 [Report]

>>12730280
Source on OPs?

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