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877S - Wanted [message #15069] Wed, 26 May 2021 18:40 Go to next message
afire is currently offline  afire
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Okay, this one's a big ask, and not expecting that anybody just has one lying around. But you never know until you ask.

I'm looking for an 877. Condition is not important as long as it's complete enough to be brought back to life. A dial and hands would be a big bonus, but not a deal breaker. And I would also be interested in a complete watch with a hopelessly shot case. Thanks!
Re: 877S - Wanted [message #15070 is a reply to message #15069] Wed, 26 May 2021 19:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ephemerald
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I am consistently in awe of the prices these techniquadrons bring in. I wonder how many of these get cannibalized every year towards a Prince. When I see ones like this with astounding bids I can't help but think there is something else at play here besides Gruen collectors.
Worthy mission you have embarked on, afire, good luck, I love these watches but may never own one, oh well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/194136998583


Matthias
Re: 877S - Wanted [message #15071 is a reply to message #15070] Wed, 26 May 2021 19:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gary
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Cheerleader

Whoa! The wear marks on that one, someone sure adored it to death. ;-)
Re: 877S - Wanted [message #15106 is a reply to message #15071] Fri, 28 May 2021 21:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kastner is currently offline  kastner
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Am I correct in assuming you have an awesome case you're trying to fill? If so, do please share!
Re: 877S - Wanted [message #15128 is a reply to message #15106] Thu, 03 June 2021 16:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
afire is currently offline  afire
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If you'd consider it awesome, I got my hands on a very clean (possibly never used [no service marks, dings or dents, just a little storage scuffing]) Alpina-Gruen sterling case.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Music/Hotlinking/i-tbkSz7Q/0/c5e71ed0/XL/IMG_0468-XL.jpg
And now the torture begins. Patience is not my strong suit, so I will probably not have a sound night's sleep until I either source a movement/dial/hands or sell it.
Re: 877S - Wanted [message #15142 is a reply to message #15128] Fri, 04 June 2021 13:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Case is currently offline  Case
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I for one will call that awesome! But that is def torture—wish you luck in the hunt.
Re: 877S - Wanted [message #15143 is a reply to message #15142] Fri, 04 June 2021 15:41 Go to previous message
kastner is currently offline  kastner
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That is quite a score, nicely done! Here's hoping that the rest of the parts come together for you.
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