dexter watch

great1 · 08-09-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TymerDC

If someone can get me better pics I can identify the watch. I have an extensive library and resources on watches.

The watch has actually already been identified, the information just hasn't been posted on the board to keep the prices cheaper for a while longer.

Mike J. · 08-09-2011, 11:16 PM

Reference images attached.

-MJ

Mike J. · 08-09-2011, 11:21 PM

I do not believe it is a 1973 Timex Automatic. The length and position of the inscriptions on the face do not seem to match.

I also refer you this thread: Watchuseek

Nor do the indices or the markings on the IWC Yacht Club seem to match, though the case and bezel do seem closer to the prop.

-MJ

TymerDC · 08-10-2011, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by great1

The watch has actually already been identified, the information just hasn't been posted on the board to keep the prices cheaper for a while longer.

...... Like I said.....if someone wants to post better pictures I'm sure We can Identify the maker but I might be able to give the exact date and model too.

DarkPassenger · 08-10-2011, 04:15 AM

Guys,

The watch has already been identified. It is being kept off of the boards for now. My reasons for keeping it off the public message board has to do with price jacking and the community. My watch was $200 before I even told a soul what one it is. I can't imagine the bidding war or Buy it Now if the watch was public info. I also don't think it's fair to tell someone who has just joined over a member who has been trying to ID it for years.

I keep getting tons on PMs asking me what the watch is, and I have already said, I will tell you all but you need to wait a little while. Have patience!!!! I will not be answering any PMs about the watch. As of right now I have 9 PMs in my box, all about the watch.

To help you all save your money, it is NOT a Timex or IWC brand watch.

Please have patience and soon you will all know.

Thanks

TymerDC · 08-10-2011, 12:55 PM

If I can...I'll be more than happy to help a member with a watch question regardless if hes been here one day or 10 years. I get many requests for watch IDing..some I can identify with enough info and some I'm still researching when I have time. Even if this watch is Identified it still doesn't mean you can just run out and get one. I see more watches in a matter of weeks then most people see in years and even though I've IDed several watches, finding them intact, working and in good condition is another thing.

As far as this "Dexter Watch" ...looking at the crown....from a distance..... it looks very close to a Longines or Benrus..can't really tell if its lettering saying "Benrus" or the wing emblem on vintage Longines watches. The dial looks close because vintage Benrus watches almost always have their name over stars which it looks close and the case looks close to some Benrus designs and Longines used a simular design. The pics below shows some crown examples to show what I mean along with one of Sith's pics he posted
I'm just taking a shot here but without more info its the best I can come up with at this time. If I come up with more info I'll be happy to post it.

TymerDC · 08-10-2011, 01:25 PM

I just noticed....the original poster who started this thread "John" ......has he been banned?...if so I wonder why?

Thibault · 08-10-2011, 05:56 PM

You mean... This watch ?

It was hard to find good pictures of it... I found a good one on ebay... It's a Waltham wristwatch 25 jewels.
And considering there is 14 bids on it... I might not be mistaken. But I also can be wrong !

DarkPassenger · 08-10-2011, 06:44 PM

Well, I guess the cats out of the bag. That's the one.........

Good luck finding one at a decent price now. That auction sold for $400.

Thibault, how did you ID it?

Thibault · 08-10-2011, 06:50 PM

Hey ! We are also here to collaborate

!

DarkPassenger · 08-10-2011, 06:53 PM

I understand. I was just trying to avoid an Alyssa Doll fiasco. If that one sold for $405.00, imagine what the next one is going to cost someone now that everyone knows.

great1 · 08-10-2011, 07:37 PM

Did anyone here win that watch?

DrewSmith007 · 08-10-2011, 07:51 PM

Guess it's a good thing I didn't really want one...

Mike J. · 08-10-2011, 08:05 PM

The older Timexes are close. How close is close-enough? You might just have to cruise flea markets or pawn shops. That's nothing new - it's the nature of the (prop) beast.

-Mike J.

Thibault · 08-10-2011, 08:07 PM

I love watch...

And an astronaut worn this watch after breaking his Omega speedmaster during an apollo mission ... It was this waltham watch !

I was not sure because the astronaut's bracelet was made of velcro... But I recognized the design...

Yeah, they will be hard to find now and very expensive.... But it's the game...

I can't find a cheap graflex now !!

pinder91 · 08-10-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thibault

You mean... This watch ?

Thanks, newb! When I find one I'll be sending you the bill!

Kidding, but yes, now its going to be even harder for those of us who already were looking.

TymerDC · 08-11-2011, 01:23 AM

I'll add this to my "Watch Request List" and keep an eye out for it.
This watch really isn't a true "Waltham" watch. After 1957 the rights to the name "Waltham Watch Company" were sold to the Hallmark Watch Company of Chicago, Illinois who continued to sell swiss imported watches using the Waltham name. This watch was most likely made in the 60's. I'm sure I even have parts for these watches.

I looked thru my parts and found this movement. I'm not sure if this is the exact movement used but its a typical close example for this particular watch with a different dial of course.

tylerdurden12 · 08-11-2011, 01:59 AM

Just won 1 on eBay

Thibault · 08-11-2011, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinder91

Thanks, newb! When I find one I'll be sending you the bill!

Kidding, but yes, now its going to be even harder for those of us who already were looking.

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Fawbish · 08-11-2011, 03:41 AM

Dont feel bad Thibault - you found the watch, and you shared.

If you guys couldn't find the watch, why, oh why, should you have rights to find one cheaply just because you were looking first? If you're going to attach a value to the time spent looking for it, should you not also attach a value to the ability to find it?

Well done Thibault.

Also, I highly doubt the price of this watch is going to soar if they are already extremely hard to find. If it already sold for $400, I don't forsee it increasing because 'everyone knows' due to a single post on the 3rd page of this thread.

Life's about sharing, not hoarding, fellas. In my most humble of opinions, anyway.

DarkPassenger · 08-11-2011, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tylerdurden12

Just won 1 on eBay

Link? I'd love to see it. There was only 2 on eBay, did you win one of them?

DarkPassenger · 08-11-2011, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fawbish

Dont feel bad Thibault - you found the watch, and you shared.

If you guys couldn't find the watch, why, oh why, should you have rights to find one cheaply just because you were looking first? If you're going to attach a value to the time spent looking for it, should you not also attach a value to the ability to find it?

Well done Thibault.

Also, I highly doubt the price of this watch is going to soar if they are already extremely hard to find. If it already sold for $400, I don't forsee it increasing because 'everyone knows' due to a single post on the 3rd page of this thread.

Life's about sharing, not hoarding, fellas. In my most humble of opinions, anyway.

LOL, you wait. The price will be insane now. It went for $400 without being public info on here.

I wasn't hoarding anything, I already have the damn thing. Why would I hoard what the watch was? I have shared EVERYTHING I have found except this so the price gouging wouldn't happened.

Thibault · 08-11-2011, 05:01 AM

Thanks Fawbish

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPassenger

LOL, you wait. The price will be insane now. It went for $400 without being public info on here.

I wasn't hoarding anything, I already have the damn thing. Why would I hoard what the watch was? I have shared EVERYTHING I have found except this so the price gouging wouldn't happened.

Man... You have already the watch, and I bet you knew the brand since a long time... And you never share this information here...

I understaind that you didn't say anything when you discovered it, the time to get one... I will not lie, I would have done the same thing...

But after getting it, you could have shared this information...

Fawbish · 08-11-2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thibault

Thanks Fawbish

Man... You have already the watch, and I bet you knew the brand since a long time... And you never share this information here...

I understaind that you didn't say anything when you discovered it, the time to get one... I will not lie, I would have done the same thing...

But after getting it, you could have shared this information...

No I understand why, he wanted to keep the price down for other people. That is fair enough, even though I personally don't believe it will change.

But I guess we shall see! Quite interested in it, actually.

DarkPassenger · 08-11-2011, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thibault

Thanks Fawbish

Man... You have already the watch, and I bet you knew the brand since a long time... And you never share this information here...

I understaind that you didn't say anything when you discovered it, the time to get one... I will not lie, I would have done the same thing...

But after getting it, you could have shared this information...

Why don't you mosy into the Dexter Costume thread before coming in here saying I never shared. I told everyone who wanted to know to PM me and I will tell them. Check your facts first before saying things about me.

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08-09-2011, 11:16 PM	#52
Mike J. I'm a pixel pusher Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 5,845	Re: dexter watch Reference images attached. -MJ Attached Thumbnails

08-09-2011, 11:21 PM	#53
Mike J. I'm a pixel pusher Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 5,845	Re: dexter watch I do *not* believe it is a 1973 Timex Automatic. The length and position of the inscriptions on the face do not seem to match. I also refer you this thread: Watchuseek Nor do the indices or the markings on the IWC Yacht Club seem to match, though the case and bezel do seem closer to the prop. -MJ

08-10-2011, 04:15 AM	#55
DarkPassenger Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Re: dexter watch Guys, The watch has already been identified. It is being kept off of the boards for now. My reasons for keeping it off the public message board has to do with price jacking and the community. My watch was $200 before I even told a soul what one it is. I can't imagine the bidding war or Buy it Now if the watch was public info. I also don't think it's fair to tell someone who has just joined over a member who has been trying to ID it for years. I keep getting tons on PMs asking me what the watch is, and I have already said, I will tell you all but you need to wait a little while. Have patience!!!! I will not be answering any PMs about the watch. As of right now I have 9 PMs in my box, all about the watch. To help you all save your money, it is NOT a Timex or IWC brand watch. Please have patience and soon you will all know. Thanks

08-10-2011, 12:55 PM	#56
TymerDC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 599	Re: dexter watch If I can...I'll be more than happy to help a member with a watch question regardless if hes been here one day or 10 years. I get many requests for watch IDing..some I can identify with enough info and some I'm still researching when I have time. Even if this watch is Identified it still doesn't mean you can just run out and get one. I see more watches in a matter of weeks then most people see in years and even though I've IDed several watches, finding them intact, working and in good condition is another thing. As far as this "Dexter Watch" ...looking at the crown....from a distance..... it looks very close to a Longines or Benrus..can't really tell if its lettering saying "Benrus" or the wing emblem on vintage Longines watches. The dial looks close because vintage Benrus watches almost always have their name over stars which it looks close and the case looks close to some Benrus designs and Longines used a simular design. The pics below shows some crown examples to show what I mean along with one of Sith's pics he posted I'm just taking a shot here but without more info its the best I can come up with at this time. If I come up with more info I'll be happy to post it. Attached Thumbnails

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08-10-2011, 01:25 PM	#57
TymerDC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 599	Re: dexter watch I just noticed....the original poster who started this thread "John" ......has he been banned?...if so I wonder why? Last edited by TymerDC; 08-10-2011 at 01:46 PM.

08-10-2011, 05:56 PM	#58
Thibault Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lille, France Posts: 421	Re: dexter watch You mean... This watch ? It was hard to find good pictures of it... I found a good one on ebay... It's a Waltham wristwatch 25 jewels. And considering there is 14 bids on it... I might not be mistaken. But I also can be wrong !

08-10-2011, 06:44 PM	#59
DarkPassenger Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Re: dexter watch Well, I guess the cats out of the bag. That's the one......... Good luck finding one at a decent price now. That auction sold for $400. Thibault, how did you ID it?

08-10-2011, 06:50 PM	#60
Thibault Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lille, France Posts: 421	Re: dexter watch Hey ! We are also here to collaborate !

08-10-2011, 06:53 PM	#61
DarkPassenger Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Re: dexter watch I understand. I was just trying to avoid an Alyssa Doll fiasco. If that one sold for $405.00, imagine what the next one is going to cost someone now that everyone knows.

08-10-2011, 07:37 PM	#62
great1 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 319	Re: dexter watch Did anyone here win that watch?

08-10-2011, 07:51 PM	#63
DrewSmith007 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 218	Re: dexter watch Guess it's a good thing I didn't really want one...

08-10-2011, 08:05 PM	#64
Mike J. I'm a pixel pusher Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 5,845	Re: dexter watch The older Timexes are close. How close is close-enough? You might just have to cruise flea markets or pawn shops. That's nothing new - it's the nature of the (prop) beast. -Mike J.

08-10-2011, 08:07 PM	#65
Thibault Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lille, France Posts: 421	Re: dexter watch I love watch... And an astronaut worn this watch after breaking his Omega speedmaster during an apollo mission ... It was this waltham watch ! I was not sure because the astronaut's bracelet was made of velcro... But I recognized the design... Yeah, they will be hard to find now and very expensive.... But it's the game... I can't find a cheap graflex now !!

08-11-2011, 01:23 AM	#67
TymerDC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 599	Re: dexter watch I'll add this to my "Watch Request List" and keep an eye out for it. This watch really isn't a true "Waltham" watch. After 1957 the rights to the name "Waltham Watch Company" were sold to the Hallmark Watch Company of Chicago, Illinois who continued to sell swiss imported watches using the Waltham name. This watch was most likely made in the 60's. I'm sure I even have parts for these watches. I looked thru my parts and found this movement. I'm not sure if this is the exact movement used but its a typical close example for this particular watch with a different dial of course. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TymerDC; 08-11-2011 at 02:02 AM.

08-11-2011, 01:59 AM	#68
tylerdurden12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 211	Re: dexter watch Just won 1 on eBay

08-11-2011, 03:41 AM	#70
Fawbish Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 42	Re: dexter watch Dont feel bad Thibault - you found the watch, and you shared. If you guys couldn't find the watch, why, oh why, should you have rights to find one cheaply just because you were looking first? If you're going to attach a value to the time spent looking for it, should you not also attach a value to the ability to find it? Well done Thibault. Also, I highly doubt the price of this watch is going to soar if they are already extremely hard to find. If it already sold for $400, I don't forsee it increasing because 'everyone knows' due to a single post on the 3rd page of this thread. Life's about sharing, not hoarding, fellas. In my most humble of opinions, anyway.