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Everything for sale (almost) [message #5909] Thu, 03 September 2015 02:25 Go to next message
Timeticker is currently offline  Timeticker
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Gruen Master
Howdy Gruenites!

I will be selling of 95% of my collection. No, not getting out, but the truth is??? I am flat broke, I have about $1,000.00 between me and the streets....no BS here. My demise is your surprise. I will list what I have in the ensuing days, and will put pix of the nice stuff, and show bulk items of cases, parts, pieces.
I came off of active duty (now in the guard) and lo and behold, the amount od mandatory deductions, illnesses as of late in the family, accidents, and whatever else can be thrown at a family, has happened. Good time to pick up some good stuff for reasonable prices.

Timeticker

Hey, it is what it is!!!


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Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5910 is a reply to message #5909] Thu, 03 September 2015 02:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm so sorry to hear that times are tough right now. I hope that with selling only a few select items you'll find yourself in a much better position
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5913 is a reply to message #5910] Thu, 03 September 2015 04:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tomas,

I'm after a few things you might have. Though are you still planning to do watch repair? Welcome to regular civie status.


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Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5915 is a reply to message #5913] Thu, 03 September 2015 13:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hola Tomas! Very sorry to hear this news. Hopefully things will sort themselves out quickly and all will be better again! As Jack asked, you're still going to do some watch repairs??

Permanencia bien mi amigo!


Still here....

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Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5918 is a reply to message #5915] Thu, 03 September 2015 16:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gary
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Not good news there ticker. List you the ones in order of what you really want to keep so I can buy them and give back to you later.

PM me if things start to get hairy.
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5921 is a reply to message #5918] Thu, 03 September 2015 16:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I love you guys! I'm just really transparent with everything. Yep, still doing watch repairs. I have a ton of 157 movements, and all manner of other stuff from the 20s-40s. I suppose I could list then all, but photos are going to be impossible. Maybe I could do a "bulk" shoot? I'll share a few photos today. (home recovering from foot surgery)

People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
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Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5922 is a reply to message #5921] Thu, 03 September 2015 16:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I don't ever want to get out of watchdom.....ever!!!! I am at an impasse right now, and don't know how to get out. So, in order to help and provide for my family, I am selling just about everything I have. I even had a guy ask me to sell him my most recent completion. My Pan Am! Do you think $275.00 is too much? it is fully restored with an authentic alligator strap and runs excellent. I've seen them for far more, but this is a new Gruen enthusiast. Your thoughts?

People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5923 is a reply to message #5922] Thu, 03 September 2015 17:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Please go to "Model Identification" for "some" of the photos.

People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5925 is a reply to message #5923] Thu, 03 September 2015 17:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey brother Kastner.....I have a complete and running 115. Now this one will hurt to get rid of. Your thoughts?

People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5935 is a reply to message #5922] Thu, 03 September 2015 21:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Timeticker wrote on Thu, 03 September 2015 12:51
I don't ever want to get out of watchdom.....ever!!!! I am at an impasse right now, and don't know how to get out. So, in order to help and provide for my family, I am selling just about everything I have. I even had a guy ask me to sell him my most recent completion. My Pan Am! Do you think $275.00 is too much? it is fully restored with an authentic alligator strap and runs excellent. I've seen them for far more, but this is a new Gruen enthusiast. Your thoughts?


Tomas, $275 for a restored Pan-Am is not asking 'too much'....


Still here....
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #5939 is a reply to message #5935] Fri, 04 September 2015 14:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have a good running CAL 115. What would be a good asking price for the movement? Buyer is a Gruenite, a fellow in the watch world, and I would like to be fair to him. Your thoughts?

People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #6394 is a reply to message #5909] Wed, 30 December 2015 03:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hello Timeticker g wiz been there done that i know that doesn't help so think positive good things will happen to good people anyways if it will help you I'm looking for a balance wheel,hair spring and winding stem and cap for a curvex 330 thank you , Matt

Matt Tipton
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #6644 is a reply to message #6394] Mon, 28 March 2016 14:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Timeticker is currently offline  Timeticker
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Hi Matty,
I am so sorry, but I have never delved in to the Curvex. I'll look to see if I have a 330 movement though. Thanks for
the encouraging words!!


People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
Re: Everything for sale (almost) [message #6676 is a reply to message #6644] Fri, 08 April 2016 16:00 Go to previous message
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Hi Matty,

I do not have a 330.
Kind Regards,
Timeticker


People you thought were your best friends will stab you in the back to your face!

Love them anyway.
A "Paradoxical Commandment"
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