IMHO the watch is a good pickup. Even if the first for Mr Luzer, considering a good service will clean it up pretty good, I think. Plus those 1039 bracelet prices are on the move, upward. Also, buying from an auction house may not get you the best price. ok. but seems a good pickup, still

But for a first purchase, you landed right in the sweet spot: don bezel, nice bracelet and dial. Crown, can just barely see it, but it looks good. Hold on to this one, for a long while ...

Over time your Speedie senses will be honed. Welcome. and Congrats!

 

I've never paid too much for a watch. I might have paid too little but I never paid too much.

most everyone who posts here is experienced at the game so you know exactly what I mean.

 

can i congratulate you on a lovely watch and the lovely 1039 bracelet.

This is your first Speedy 321 and it won't be the last. It's a good start. Have the watch serviced and it'll serve you well for many years.

Don't worry about what price you paid - you are happy and that's it!

Look forward to you receiving the watch soon.

 

oh yes

 

i think we are all saying the same thing.
IE that overpaying for a good watch is not overpaying in the long run.

i never remember how much I paid for a great watch after a while.
but everytime I look at a less expensive one, with a problem, I remember exactly how much it cost.

 

sorry if my language was a bit clumsy but I meant exactly what you wrote.

 

I understand what you mean mate. But what I wanna know now is, how much is your too much?!!

 

How about this one then? Sold on auction in Denmark yesterday. Including fees it will end up around GBP3800!

http://www.lauritz.com/no/auksjon/omega-speedmaster-professional-armbaandsur/i3334049/

Are the prices still rocketing?

 

Too much is when you have to chose a cheaper Whiskey due to the purchase.....

 

Wow....I must be doing something wrong...? all I can seem to afford is water. I'll leave this one as a rhetorical

 

thank you all for the advice, constructive criticism, and general words of support. appreciate it all.

now on to purchasing, servicing, and strapping.

a forum member reached out to me suggesting i service the watch in the UK (mentioned some names), and save on tax (i am in the USA, NYC).
any advise on this one? sending my brand new purchase directly from the auction house to another person sounding against my instinct, but i am sure i have something to learn here, too.


thoughts?




CJ

 

also, what type of servicing would it need?

 

How would that save you on taxes?--wouldn't you pay VAT instead of USA customs?

It cuts out one more time that you have to risk it in the mail, so I think it's a great idea.

I can think of two UK based watchmakers (who both take plenty of pictures) that I could recommend. Sounds like you've gotten some input there, but PM me if you want me to pass along the names.