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everestx
·I was up late the other night and like so many of us do I figured I check one out the eBay new listings one last time before nodding off. I found a first series Zenith De Luca listed and it had 10 watchers and 1 declined offer on it by the time I saw it so I moved fast.
I quickly read up on threads mainly started by John Chris and decided everything seemed as it should be. The seller was asking $3,499 or best offer so I offered him $3,025 plus $55 shipping and he accepted within the hour. I immediately paid and crossed my fingers his kids wouldn’t drop the watch and ruin another one for me.
The seller shipped the watch Friday and I received my “watch parts” first thing this morning. My first impression was the watch has a great subtle wrist presence with a less is more look and the acrylic crystal was a bonus for me. The subsequent models adapted mercedes hands, El Primero script on the dial, screw down pushers, sapphire crystals, and round hour markers.
The De Luca models came in white or black dials with contrasting sub-dials. Add in various subtle changes from the late 80’s into the mid 90’s and you will see a different array of De Luca models out there.
Everyone will have their favorite DeLuca model but this first series is mine.
Scott
I quickly read up on threads mainly started by John Chris and decided everything seemed as it should be. The seller was asking $3,499 or best offer so I offered him $3,025 plus $55 shipping and he accepted within the hour. I immediately paid and crossed my fingers his kids wouldn’t drop the watch and ruin another one for me.
The seller shipped the watch Friday and I received my “watch parts” first thing this morning. My first impression was the watch has a great subtle wrist presence with a less is more look and the acrylic crystal was a bonus for me. The subsequent models adapted mercedes hands, El Primero script on the dial, screw down pushers, sapphire crystals, and round hour markers.
The De Luca models came in white or black dials with contrasting sub-dials. Add in various subtle changes from the late 80’s into the mid 90’s and you will see a different array of De Luca models out there.
Everyone will have their favorite DeLuca model but this first series is mine.
Scott
Just goes to show that even if a Best Offer option isn't in the listing it doesn't mean the seller won't accept a decent one.
