Seiko 7A38 - by the numbers

O.K. .... very simplistically, here's how I propose it could work.

The person who (at the time of his first seeing / bidding) sets his heart on winning something simply posts something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110894663260 Apol's 7A38-714A. I want it, because I don't have one, and it's rare. Anyone else ?

NB - in fact although I may be the current high bidder, I don't - I'd sooner wait for a better example to come along (eventually).

To save James posting it. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dibs

Calling "dibs" is an informal convention where one declares a first claim to something to which no individual has any clearly recognized right. Such a declaration is often recognized in certain cultures, or sub-cultures, as a means to avoid arguments over relatively trivial issues.

I am highest bidder and would like this winged 7A38. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120930320105

I bet some of you will not be able to help yourselves "having a go", we shall see how this hidden gem pans out. 

Consider it completely ignored (on my behalf, at least) Chris.  Good Luck with the auction. 

Cheers Paul, I will not be bidding higher than £xxx, so you are all welcome to go higher. (Post edited by Admin for Chris's benefit)

As a majority of my 25 7Axx watches are "works in progress", I am usually after spares/repairs and working but battered watches to complete my current non-workers.

This is difficult as we all know, and I question my getting involved in this busy watch collecting game now and again.

I am currently deciding whether to keep my working watches and sell my non workers as a job lot, or carry on this never ending hunt for elusive parts.

Should I decide to part with my non working 7Axx watches, I would ask a reasonable price on this forum including a small mark-up on what I paid for my efforts.

Happy hunting! 

Chris.

You have email regarding a few of the points raised in your previous post. 

Chris,

As far as I`m concerned I`m not interested in that 7A38-7000...it`s too goldish.

7ARCool © at June 12, 2012 at 5:28 PM

I am highest bidder and would like this winged 7A38. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120930320105

I bet some of you will not be able to help yourselves "having a go", we shall see how this hidden gem pans out. 

So Chris, after we all left it alone - for you, as requested, would you like to explain what happened ? It sold for only £77.00. 

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p4340.l2565&rt=nc&item=120930320105

Nobody going to claim 'first dibs' on the Titanium 7A38-7120 then ? 

Well ...... I'll register an 'interest' 

Seiko7A38 at June 17, 2012 at 9:59 AM

7ARCool © at June 12, 2012 at 5:28 PM

I am highest bidder and would like this winged 7A38. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120930320105

I bet some of you will not be able to help yourselves "having a go", we shall see how this hidden gem pans out. 

So Chris, after we all left it alone - for you, as requested, would you like to explain what happened ? It sold for only £77.00. 

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p4340.l2565&rt=nc&item=120930320105

Jolly bad show 

I missed the auction end, completely forgot while busy!

One word springs to mind "Muppet!" 

Is that another 7A38-7120 I see?  Not interested myself but it'll be one each at this rate...

So it is, indeed, James !! Do I hear 'plink plink plink plink plink plink' in stereo ?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGiphyRTJ-A

Too bad you missed that one, Chris! I have no idea of what's in your spares bag, but if you ever made up your mind about letting some of the stuff go, please do certainly let the bunch know. Cheers

Post edited by Admin - content deleted at the request of the OP. 

It would seem that 'Gentleman's Agreements' can work out to the benefit of members, sometimes. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170902821048

Well done, Arpad ! 

Yes well done Arpad, I had to watch the auction end out of interest.

Bagged a bargain there, my bidding finger was twitching like an alcoholic on the wagon. 

OK my turn......I would like this ebay item (please):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150888366165

Abstained - but added to my watch list. Good Luck, Chris. 

It's still hard to believe that I won that 7A38-701A ! Many thanks to you guys for your understanding! I can't wait to receive it and start the cleaning process

Chris - as far as I'm concerned that bracelet is yours, good luck!

Cheers n***h for being so unsportly, You have just opened pandoras box I am afraid!

I will be bumping up every single auction I see you bidding on!