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 Posted: Sun Aug 6th, 2006 01:13 pm
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pacifichrono



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The first is a pristine 1958 Bulova in a solid 14K gold case.  The best part of this watch is the rare 21-jewel movement that was Bulova's version of a chronometer: "adjusted" for accuracy in 5 different positions, plus heat & cold, plus isochronism (ability to maintain accuracy throughout the range of mainspring winding).

The second watch I got Friday was a 1955 Swiss Roamer.

I'm keeping the Roamer and eBaying the Bulova!
















 

And here's the Roamer: