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Sunday, July 31, 2011

VINTAGE ABU AMBASSADEUR 6600C, MINT, NEW IN THE BOX! Enlarge Sell one like this VINTAGE ABU AMBASSADEUR 6600C, MINT, NEW IN THE BOX!


START Bid: US$ 45.00
Bids : 22
Winning Bid :
US$ 515.00
Description:
 
This is a very rare find ABU  AMBASSADEUR 6600C Reel New in BOX!!!!
6600C is the largest of the red thumb bar family. New in box with all printed matter.
Comment:
I wish I could get my hands on one of these 6600c reel. very rare to find new in box.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

RARE HEDDON LURE #1500 DUMMY DOUBLE,GREEN CRACKLE BACK!

START Bid: US$ 0.99
Bids : 19
Winning Bid :
US$ 1,307.99
Description:
RARE, VINTAGE HEDDON #1500 DUMMY DOUBLE 

THIS AUCTION IS FOR A VERY RARE HEDDON #1500 DUMMY DOUBLE MINNOW IN THE SUPER TOUGH "GREEN CRACKLE BACK" FINISH.  THIS IS THE LARGER VERSION OF THE #1500, THE LURE MEASURES 3 3/8" IN LENGTH.
     
BOTH GLASS EYES ARE PERFECT, NO CHIPS, CRACKS OR HAIRLINES.   THE EARLY GREEN CRACKLE BACK FINISH RETAINS ITS FULL GLOSS, "LIPSTICK WET" SHINE.   THERE ARE NO POINTERS, CHIPS OR RUBS IN THE FINISH.  HAND PAINTED GILL MARKS.  HARDWARE IS FANTASTIC, BRIGHT AND SHINNY, THE DUMMY DOUBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE ARE SOME OF THE NICEST I HAVE EVER SEEN.  ANY BLEMISHES SHOW CLEARLY IN THE PHOTOS.
I HAVE GRADED THIS LURE AS "EXCELLENT MINUS".  I WOULD HAVE GRADED THIS RARE PIECE AS "EXCELLENT" BUT, IT APPEARS TO HAVE A VERY LIGHT COAT OF OLD OVER VARNISH ON IT.  I HAVE BLACK LIGHTED THIS LURE AND COMPARED IT TO ANOTHER IDENTICAL DUMMY DOUBLE FROM MY COLLECTION AND IT BLACK LIGHTS PERFECTLY.  THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF ANY TOUCH UPS IN THE FINISH.  THIS LURE IS BEING SOLD "AS IS", "FINAL SALE" AND WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN PRIVILEGES.  WHO EVER GETS THIS RARE BEAUTY WILL NOT BE Disappointed IN IT, IT SHOWS FLAWLESSLY.  
THIS IS A INCREDIBLY NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE EARLY MINNOW.   IT WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO UPGRADE THIS ONE!!  
THIS TOUGH BAIT IS BEING SOLD WITH A VERY REASONABLE $500 RESERVE
Comment:
Seller got more than he bargain for. Good for him.

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Heddon Dowagiac Minnow No.100 in Wood Slide Top Box

START Bid: US$ 9.99
Bids : 28
Winning Bid :
US$ 1,574.99

Description:
Here is a nice find.  Antique Heddon Dowagiac Minnow in Original Wood Slide Top Box and paper work.  Fancy Back No 100.

 No rust on the hooks or hardware.  Glass eyes have no cracks or damage.  The props are unmarked.  A few stains on one side of the lure, probably from laying on the paper work insert all these years, may come off but I haven’t tried to clean it.  A couple of hook pointers and the paint around the belly weight has cracked. 

The paper insert is stiff and has come apart. 

The two piece dove tailed box has a few dark stains and a couple of faint age cracks on the lid but the stenciled wording is bright and bold for its age in my opinion. 

Overall, the lure and box are in good shape for something 100+ years old.  Cool old lure would display great in your collection.

The top of the box reads:         
THE “DOWAGIAC MINNOW”
Patented April 1, 1902 and other Patents Applied for by
JAMES HEDDON & SON
DOWAGIAC MICHIGAN
NOTICE HOW THE HOOKS ARE HUNG
No Interlocking   Instantly Detachable Catches More Fish

The side of the box reads:
“The success of the ‘DOWAGIAC’ minnows has called out many cheap imitations.  Make sure the words ‘HEDDONS’S DOWAGIAC’ are on the box when you buy.”

End of the box reads:
HEDDON’S“DOWAGIAC” MINNOW FANCY BACK No. 100
 
Comment:
This is a work of art for over 100+ year Heddon lure. Nice work to the old guys!! In today technology with plastic injection, the box alone the box properly cost more to make than the lure.
 
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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Greubel Forsey 30° Double Tourbillon "Asymetrique" Plat

Buy It Now: US$ 394,995.00
Bids : 1
Winning Bid :
US$ 394,995.00

Description:

Super Exclusive & Extremely Rare
Let Me Rephrase......
One of the RAREST Watches in the World!!!
Greubel Forsey 30° Double Tourbillon "Asymetrique" Platinum
Limited to only 8 Pieces!
 "Literally Speaks for Itself"
Brand New - Complete with Box & Papers
Reference No. GF02a 4X

RETAILS FOR $590,000
BUY IT NOW FOR $394,995
OR MAKE OFFER!!

Watch Description

Exotic - Rare - And Absolutely Breathtaking! Super Exclusive Double Tourbillon from Greubl Forsey.

A powerful & striking watch - will definitely draw attention & makes for a great conversation piece.


This watch features:

Extremely Exclusive - Only Eight Pieces Ever Produced.....
The All-New Greubel Forsey 30° Double Tourbillon "Asymetrique" in Platinum.
The 'Double Tourbillon 30°', Greubel Forsey's first invention, features two tourbillons, one rotating inside the other.

Inventing also means creating:

An original creation: The Double Tourbillon 30° Asymétrique is a deliberately extrovert interpretation of the first invention by Greubel Forsey.

Immediately identifiable by its asymmetrical nature, this special edition is also distinguished by a different movement construction and by an unconventional display of the power reserve and the seconds, entirely separate from the original DT30°.

The most striking new feature is the fact that the Double Tourbillon 30° mechanism can be observed in its entirety, from both the front and sides, with a spectacular rotation of the two Tourbillons in a stage setting featuring a black nickel backdrop. The circular opening in the dial and the lateral window provide a full view of the double cage, free of any point of attachment other than the two essential wheels: the larger of them supplying the system with its mechanical energy, and the other transmitting the passing of time...

So as to maximise visual access to the mechanical splendour of the invention, the Tourbillon bridge takes up only half the space it normally does, thus enabling unobstructed observation of the 128 parts composing the Double Tourbillon 30°.



Efficient displays and the Art of detail:



The Double Tourbillon 30° Asymétrique features a dial that is technical, contemporary and characteristic of Greubel Forsey, with a small seconds sector subtly offset at 6 o’clock, equipped with a double-arrow seconds hand that is useful in following the 60-second rotation of the small Tourbillon carriage over the two concentric scales.

The equally original power-reserve gauge indicates, by a mobile disc, the remaining time available via the twin barrels. As it drops towards the red zero and the "Empty" zone, this system clearly warns that it is soon time to wind the watch. The three-level dial further enhances the richness of this model, which also plays an intricate game of differential heights for each counter: in all, there are no less than eight different planes enlivening the dial that is easily readable in view of the density of its components.

The case-back also conveys the modern "high-mech" spirit of the piece, enhanced by a sizeable opening of the finely grained barrel-bridge enabling one to admire the size of the twin barrels which feed the power to Double Tourbillon 30°. Greubel Forsey has given the mainplate an innovative semi-brilliant surface finished in black nickel and which highlights some of the essential components such as the original design of the bridge, the barrels, the gear-trains and the signature Greubel Forsey finishing details...

All of which can be summed up in just three words: the Art of Invention.



Greubel Forsey's finished inventions are the result of years of stringent development and exhaustive testing. One common denominator of all Greubel Forsey's inventions, besides their sublime beauty, is that they all reliably improve timekeeping precision.
The 'Double Tourbillon 30°', Greubel Forsey's first invention, features two tourbillons, one rotating inside the other.
On a personal note: This watch is by far one of the nicest Grand Complications the world of horology has to offer. Needless to say that this watch is true example of horological excellence.


Brand:Greubel Forsey

Brand Style:30° Double Tourbillon "Asymetrique"

Model Number:GF02a 4X

Gender:Men's

Condition:Brand New

Warranty:Two Years

Bezel:Platinum

Serial Number:Engraved on Caseback

Case Material:Platinum

Case Diameter:

Crystal Material:Sapphire Crystal

Dial Color:Grey

Dial Hands:Listed Above

Dial Features:Listed Above

Bracelet Style:Black Crocodile

Movement:Manual Winding

Water Resistant:
   
· 100% GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITH A 2 YEAR WARRANTY!
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Gts Platinum Patek Philippe 5960 100% FACTORY SEALED

START Bid: US$ 64,951.00
Bids : 1
Winning Bid :
US$ 64,951.00

Description:
Watch Make     Patek Philippe
    Model     Ref 5960
    Year    
    Metal     Platinum
    Condition     Factory Sealed
    Movement     Automatic
    Size head     40 mm
    Band     Standard Length
    Serial #    

Platinum Patek Philippe Ref 5960 Annual Calendar automatic Chronograph. Comes 100% factory sealed & complete with boxes, books & certificate of origin. This model has become one of the most sought after timepieces ever produced by the world's greatest maker, Patek Philippe. We guarantee your satisfaction 100%. AstorLive, "The World's Leading 24/7 Watch Auction House".

Buy It Now $71,951

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