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, a challenge for bjohnson.. and an I-told-you-so for MCV. 
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The description was basically the same as for the gold auto..
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Vintage Men's Buren 17 Jewels Mechanical Wind Watch. Seems to run well. There are scraches/imperfections. I don't warrant these used watches at all. Shipping is 6.00 US 48 States only.
..and the price was identical, at $18.99 shipped. Sure, you're right, I jumped on it like a hen on a June bug.
It's "old-school standard-sized", at 34mm x 42mm, and the case is in VGC. While it is of plated base metal construction, there is no brassing evident anywhere, not even on the crown. There are some scratches, obviously, but no outrageous dents or dings.
There are a few scratches on the crystal, too..
..including a real hum-dinger at 6. The crystal is quite "hazy" overall, too..
..though, being acrylic, I'm sure it will polish up nicely. You can't tell it from the photo, but the dial is pristine, and the hands very nearly so.
Screwdown caseback..
..and 'tis a "Steel Back", you'll note, not a "Stainless Steel Back". Removing the back reveals..
..a stamped steel dust/anti-magnetic cover over the movement. Something of a trademark for Buren, perhaps, as my gold automatic is also so equipped.
I couldn't decide which movement photo I liked best..
..so you get two.
And the challenge to bjohnson - you seem to be an absolute whiz at identifying obscure movements, so I'm wondering what you can tell me about this one. No "Swiss Made", you'll note, nor one on the dial. The case is marked "Hong Kong", so I'm wondering if the watch might be entirely Asian-made. I had no luck with the Ranfft database, nor can I find any real information on "Standard Time" in general. The closest thing in the Ranfft 'base looks to be this..
..Buren caliber 1420. The main bridge is a similar shape, though it lacks the removable cap plate as seen on my movement. Also, the balance appears to be entirely different. And this is a Swiss-made movement.
Still, I wonder if the ST might be based on the cal. 1420, with production being moved to the far east. In any case, any insight you can offer would be most appreciated.Oh, and lest I forget, the "I-told-you-so" for MCV - this thing runs excellent!
Maybe a wee bit faster than I'd like - it checks +18/sec after 26 hours - but it winds and sets smoothly, has great amplitude, and is clean as a whistle. See, "Seems to run well" is a Good Thing. -Ricky
Edit - spelling corrections
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/24/2009 02:34PM by Ricky Lee.
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Correction - 'tis a Durowe 451.
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