Awesome Incoming

[snootydog]

Any idea how much it cost back in 78 Mike?

[demer03]

Lol...probably $300

Scary

[snootydog]

Lol...probably $300

Scary

Yeah that's what I was thinking. I've got a copy of an Omega pricelist from the 60's when the Speedmaster was something like £53/$85 ........scary indeed.

[drster]

Lol...probably $300

Scary

Yeah that's what I was thinking. I've got a copy of an Omega pricelist from the 60's when the Speedmaster was something like £53/$85 ........scary indeed.

Yes but don't forget inflation:)

[Cabaiguan]

If that's not a keeper, I don't know what is. Nice find.

[demer03]

Thanks Raf. It is a rare one.

[Pasquale]

What's so rare about this thing?
Someone thought it was so special they locked it up for 30yrs .
They probably forgot about it

[moishlashen]

What a beauty-good work Mike.

[Hornet01]

Like finding the sunken treasure. Congrats Mike.

Gordo

[River Rat]

Congrats that's in NOS shape

[demer03]

Not sure if you are trolling me Pat (well, mostly sure you are), but here goes;

Aside from the fact that it is new from '78...

1. Unseen transitional model during Aubrey acquisition. The below in one watch is very uncommon.
2. Shallow etched bezel on super-fat case.
3. Usually in Aubrey era there is a bezel insert, not painted non-comp bezel.
4. All accessories.
5. U.S. Divers association logo. I have never seen this late production model where Doxa still marketed through USD.
6. Non logo serialized caseback.
7. Rounded unsigned crown countersunk into super-fat case.



Well....you asked

[demer03]

Oh, and for my 10,000th post?

BLOME Pat

[tmw]

Mike, more importantly, did you size the bracelet and wear it yet? this demands a wrist shot.

[demer03]

Mike, more importantly, did you size the bracelet and wear it yet? this demands a wrist shot.

Oh, yeah

[DMB]

Damn Mike, that is sweet.

[Axelay2003]

Wear it. Go ahead.

Watch out for doors and door frames.

I can already here the %#^*%^*+#*%^#*#+*^ when you put that first scratch on it.

And reduce the value by 50%.

It has already depreciated once the box was opened under the 2013 environment....damn 1978!!?

[matt.wu]

You get that thing pressure tested? Seals are probably dust by now.

[jimyritz]

very cool Mike... Congrats

Mike

[demer03]

believe it or not....+4 seconds

[CesarG]

Your pictures of the Doxa are great, Mike!

[River Rat]

Mike are you going to get that watch serviced who knows if it was ever done.The oil in the movement is proberly dry as a bone and like Matt said the seal gaskets are proberly shot the rubber some times turn to goo some time's.Unless the seller had it done.

[demer03]

Never been touched. When I can bear to part with it, Dom is going to give her an oiling.

[sharkfin]

Wow, thats a crazy cool find.
Looks incredibly sexy.

[JDC222]

I need luck like that! I picked up an Aquaman the other night and I was happy with that!

[1watchaholic]

Very nice pick up! Congrats!