Comments on an ebay pickup.

[Offshore]

Got this Sea Wolf from the 'bay last night.

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I thought it went a bit cheap? Not that I'm complaining...I certainly had a higher snipe bid on it.
From what I have learned here its later 70's?
And the spade hands are not so common?
The bracelet was a bonus, especially as I have some extra links/springs, and have worked out how to get in to them.

Thats my second now. A bit addictive these things!

Offshore

[Butch]

A nice rarer 1970's model in good condition and at a great price.

[Offshore]

Thanks for the confirmation Butch, however I can assure you that my research was all done here, and by watching them come and go on ebay.
It will get a new crystal and I will put new springs into the links, and give it a service.
Certainly some level of polishing...I am torn between a "new" mirror finish and a "clean but still some battle scars" finish.
Think I will go with the latter, as its not a new watch, and certainly the dial has patina.
Thanks again, must join the team.
Offshore

[jmh86325]

nice catch...you mentioned "new springs " for the bracelet, i have the same bracelet in desprite need of springs...where are you geting them from 

[Offshore]

I had some other Expandro bracelets which used the same springs, so I  "sacrificed" the other bracelets.
On a similar vein, this just recently sold on ebay-
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Now those are some spare links and a clasp.
I had punted but again my expectation of what others would be prepared to pay was exceeded.
I was a punter up to about $30 plus post for a few spare links, obviously someone had a greater need ( which is great!)

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[Guzza]

A nice rarer 1970's model in good condition and at a great price.

I saw a similar one on e bay just a few hours ago. Until I saw this thread, I thought it had been doctored.

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[JDS (Ohio)]

Offshore, you really scored a deal on that one.  Congrats!