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eBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at [email protected] for potential inclusion!
Vintage Benrus Wristwatch
Here’s a nice little vintage Benrus, with fancy knotted lugs. The yellow gold filled case is a hair under 30mm, but what this watch lacks in size it makes up with style with those wild lugs. The case looks to be in really nice shape with sharp edges. The two-tone bullseye style dial is nice, with an even patina. The manual wind movement is clean and runs well per the seller. Nice vintage piece that would look great at your next cocktail party!
Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver
Ah, the Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, the watch with the coolest name ever! And this example is an absolute beauty. The 38mm stainless steel case is unpolished, with perfect sharp chamfers on the lugs, and the aluminum diver bezel is pretty much perfect. The black dial is super clean, with perfectly aged lume, and same with the hands. These Chronomasters came with many different movements, but this example has my favorite, the buttery smooth Valjoux 23, a manual wind masterpiece. This has to be the nicest example of this iteration of the Croton Chronomaster I’ve ever seen. If this floats your boat, here’s your chance to grab one!
Vintage Clebar Chronograph
Here’s another sweet vintage two-register chronograph, this one a vintage Clebar (made by Zodiac) chrono-diver. Again, the 38mm steel case is unpolished, with sharp edges and perfect chamfers on the lugs. The. The reverse-panda dial, black with white sub-dials, looks fantastic. Seller calls this a “poor man’s Heuer Carrera”, but honestly this looks nothing like any Heuer I know of. But it stands out well on its own. The seller states the manual wind Landeron 248 movement was serviced and works as it should. Great vintage chronograph that looks super sharp.
Vintage Longines
Finishing up this week with a nice vintage Longines sporty dress watch. The serial number on the beautiful Longines caliber 19A movement does indeed date the watch to 1955/1956. The 33.5mm steel case looks great, lightly polished in its lifetime if at all. The crown at 3 o’clock is nicely recessed. The two-tone, crosshair bullseye style dial has applied steel markers, and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The dial has a mild, pleasing patina, gently showing its age. Great vintage Longines for all occasions with a classic movement.
