Not another one?

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ItsAliveJim
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Not another one?

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So after my recent return of a Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red due to my aversion to scratches, broken clasp springbars and lose, falling out bracelet pins, combined with the words "Nearly new condition", I had a bit of an itch to scratch.

Then I saw this:

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Got it for a bargain price, brand new with tags and protectors in place and full warranty.

It's an ETA 2878 movement, 43mm case and display case back. I'm quite pleased with it, although I will be flipping something to make room so watch out in Sales Corner.

Should be with me tomorrow so review and piccies over the weekend :D
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I hadn't come across an ETA 2878 movement before so googled it

ETA 2878

Features
automatic
sweep second
day: quickset, 2 languages
date: quickset
optional hack feature

Data
11.5''', Dm= 25.6mm
H= 5.6mm
17/21/25 jewels
f = 28800 A/h
power reserve 44h

Seems very much like the more familiar ETA 2836-2

ETA 2836-2

Features
automatic
sweep second
day: quickset, 2 languages
date: quickset
hack feature

Data
11.5''', Dm= 25.6mm
H= 5.1mm (H= 5.2mm with ball bearing)
17/21/25 jewels
f = 28800 A/h
power reserve 40h

Look forward to the photos.
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Nice watch, will look good on a range of straps. Looks suitable for outdoor adventures
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Dancematt wrote:Nice watch, will look good on a range of straps. Looks suitable for outdoor adventures
Yes, outdoor adventures to the pub and the footy :lol:
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