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My First Speedy: How did i do at the Watches of Knightsbridge Auction: 145.012-67

  1. SpikiSpikester Ω 2

    SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 18, 2014

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    They aren't happy about it. Apparently the owner was arguing with Swatch to get them to reverse the decision. It'll put a big hole in their restoration work.
     
  2. Pvt-Public

    Pvt-Public Mar 21, 2014

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    I'm sorry but i am a real newbie to all this. But was is a Cat 4? For that matter what are the categories, I didn't even know there were different ones. Also is the any where to decipher all these new acronyms and abbreviations i have never seen before?
    P.S. I hate being the new/stoopid guy.
     
  3. MSNWatch Ω 2

    MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Mar 21, 2014

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    Here is the link to the omega site. Keep in mind the prices quoted here are starting prices and the actual cost can be considerably more.

    http://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/watch-intervention/complete-maintenance-service-prices
     
  4. luzer

    luzer Apr 1, 2014

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    just an update on this guy. i purchased it via wire for $4700 shipped. no VAT. USA.
    will post pics when i get in. probably will have it serviced in NYC and NJ

    thanks again for the advice
     
  5. Spacefruit Ω 2

    Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Apr 1, 2014

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    Great. Since you bought this prices keep getting stronger.....
     
  6. lenny

    lenny Apr 1, 2014

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    You should look into Nesbit's in Seattle. They are Omega authorized and have a good reputation with vintage watches. My 911 flightmaster is with them right now.
    FWIW, I'm also in NY, but have no problem shipping it cross country.
     
  7. luzer

    luzer Apr 11, 2014

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    just a quick update... more to come!
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  8. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 12, 2014

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    If you can find me a nice 1039 bracelet and endlinks for a few hundred I'll buy two
     
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  9. SpikiSpikester Ω 2

    SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 12, 2014

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    Those certainly aren't current prices for a cal 321 bought in Europe.
     
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  10. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 12, 2014

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    A couple of years ago those prices were definitely valid but demand has gone up quite a lot since 2011/2012 and prices especially in Europe and here in Australia have gone up quite considerably for 321 Speedmaster and parts, even more so for earlier models like 105.002/003 and 2998s.
     
  11. luzer

    luzer Apr 12, 2014

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  12. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 12, 2014

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    Both of those are missing several stretch links and neither has the correct endlinks, one has no endlinks and the other has 617s
     
  13. Georgieboy58

    Georgieboy58 Apr 12, 2014

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    The second one also misses the narrower of the non-stretch links on one side.
     
  14. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 12, 2014

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    The first one sold for above $3650 and the second still needs a 1039 which in good condition with endlinks won't leave you much change from 4k if you can get any change at all.
     
  15. SpikiSpikester Ω 2

    SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 13, 2014

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    At the risk of repeating my earlier comments in this thread, I inspected the watch carefully at the auction and it was easily an above average example. The pictures do not do it justice.
     
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  16. JohnSteed

    JohnSteed Apr 13, 2014

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    Seems it's an excellent example if I understand prior posts. + the overexposed photo looks to me OP has a very nice, really a NICE example. IMHO OP got a great watch for price paid. Though... Buying from this forum usually best Price. We don't charge any premium here :) as an auction house where it was purchased.
     
  17. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Apr 13, 2014

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    ::deadhorse::
     
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