I think it would be a good idea for everyone to compile a wish list of watches that they are trying to find. Someone here may have a watch that they would be willing to part with and that someone else is in search of. Just a thought.

I'll post my list tonight or tomorrow morning as I have a busy day planned.

That sounds great Tom! I'll work on mine too. Brad

I continue to search for a reasonable Hamilton 943.

Sounds great Tom. How about a wish list for items, not just watches?
I can design a form for members to place their wishes on if you would like....
Patrick

I am always looking for a Ball-Hampden.

Looking for nice factory cased Hamilton 992/992e/992b. Buster just sold a beautiful Model 4 cased example...

I'm looking for #1 (Crossbar)YGF; #8 BOC ;#12 star GF; #14, and #17 (Keystone version). Complete period correct watches are preferred but will consider cases only or complete watches that will need some scouting for parts to make them fully correct. Do not need to be near mint just nice XF or better. I just acquired the Illusive #9 case in very decent condition and a so so WGF #1.

Waltham 18s Fancy Dial in case.
Unique Hunter Case With Movement 18s or 16s.

I have been looking for a grade 429 digital South Bend 12 size for a long time. Let me know if someone has this watch available.
Thanks

WoW !!!!!!!!! Thats Cool !!!
Never seen one !!!!

I thought the "Wanted to Buy or Trade" section was meant for things like wish lists.

$12.00 for a membership. It is the best $12. I have ever spent.

Gary, Jon just posted a nice Crossbar on the For Sale Forum.

Yes it is the best $12.00 I have ever spend
and as a wish I wish I can find my SB 229 I sold
few years back (I was needing the money)

Yes Gene and I made a stupid offer...and Ed bought it...he who hesitates is truly lost. Bought too many watches this month I guess..

Mike I have the same list posted in "wanted to buy" also...perhaps they have "dream watches" in mind here...in which case of course I'll take my Maiden Lane...but doubt I can afford it.

Here's a partial list. There will be many more I'll add in tomorrow.

1. Bunn Special, 21 jewel, 4th pattern, hunting, has the markings "ADJ TEMP. & 6 POS'NS"
2. Bunn Special, 21 jewel, 4th pattern, hunting, has the markings "ADJUSTED TEMP. & SIX POS'NS"
3. Bunn, 19 jewel, Type I, Motor Barrel 60
4. Bunn, 19 jewel, Type II, Motor Barrel 60, Sixty Hour
5. Bunn, 19 jewel, Type III, Motor Barrel, Sixty Hour
6. Bunn, 19 jewel, Jeweled Barrel, Hunting
7. Bunn, 19 jewel, Jeweled Barrel, OF
8. Bunn Special 161A (not marked Elinvar) Type II B (fv)
9. Bunn Special 161A (Type II b (fv) with the double "Double Roller" not marked "A")
10. Bunn Special 161B. Ahahahahahahaha...yeah, I know it's an extremely far-fetched wish!

You know, this may sound simple but as of right now, all I'm really wanting is a really nice Hamilton 921 or 917. I had a 917 a few years ago, and like a dummy, I sold it. Wish I had it back. It was a great running, pretty little watch. Brad

Completing my collection of the Gr 163 series Bunn Specials (a.k.a. The Seven Stars) is at the top of my wish list.

I'm still needing a Type I-E and a Type II-E.

Brad, the 921's seem to have gone crazy pricewise; but 917's are pretty easy to find nice ones at reasonable prices.

I know Gary. I'm eyeballing a couple right now. I'm hoping that my wife lets me bid on one, since it will be my birthday on Wednesday.I'd like a 921, but you're right, prices for those have gone to the moon! And most of them listed are just the movements, no case! However, there's nothing wrong at all with a really nice complete 917. They're a great little watch. Brad

Many 921's were cased in gold rather than gold filled cases, so the scrapers are generating lots of movements. Another oddity is the conversion of 921's to wristwatches...thats a sizeable wristwatch.

The Deacon and I might get in a bidding war on that Ball Hampden. I still need a Superior Grade to go with my Hi Grade and Ball's Standard Cleveland models.

happy hunting

Just thought I'd check in and see how people's wish lists are working out.

I have an Illinois Boston & Maine Special. I would like to have a C.& O. Special or a B.& O. Standard.

I'd like to even lay eyes on a Denver & Rio Grand Special. Sort of like running into a Hamilton 947.

If anyone has a D. & R.G. Special, please post it.

kh

By the way, Deacon, I can't believe that you haven't found a Ball Hampden yet. They must indeed be scarce!

kh