Hi,
Am lusting after this watch, I really like the small dimensions of a very technical watch.
Price is a bit high around £1700!
Thoughts please.
Ian

 

I'd say that's not an overly expensive UK price for a good clean example of this watch.

 

Either that or in the most incredible original condition.

 

If you look carefully, these non-speedmaster cal 321's are valued by the open market at $1500-2200.
Several sellers offer watches with asking prices are that are much higher and rarely achieved.

these watches have the problem that they have low desirability and therefore have not had the money spent on servicing that 321's need. After all at current prices a service will be 30% of the value! compared to a speedmaster where it can be 15% or less of the value.

so as a consequence some of the irreplaceable parts might have worn, leading to even more expense, on what is currently a sub $2000 watch.

in this example, I believe the dial is refinished because of the condition. At $1800 it wouldn't matter, but this is not $1800.

 

The same price could by my two register chrono cal 320 in solid 18k gold with original albeit some small aged dial.

 

I am told the dial is original. I must say even if I could afford a speedmaster 321, I would prefer the smaller 35mm Seamaster.
You lot are a bit depressing, I think one should go for what appeals and not be too affected by current values!
I will keep you posted if I buy this one.

 

I am not sure what is depressing. The fact the market values these 321 seamasters so low, ought to be uplifting.

I think there is general agreement that these are great little watches, just not (yet) valued like the speedmaster.

there is no critism from this contributer on the choice of watch, far from it.

 

I agree with you, that gold 320 is really beautiful.
I just wanted a Stainless Steel to go with my other Golds.

 

Still waiting for a buyer to come along!