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.
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 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.
Take what has been said about the dial with a grain of salt - as I had mentioned, this one looks like a redial. This cal. 320 in an 18k rose gold case advertised in this forum is IMO a much better buy:
http://omegaforums.net/threads/320-...in-dial-pristine-condition.14972/#post-167908
Its an very nice buy at that money (the rose gold 320 not the OP's 321), one member actually PMed me what was wrong with it as he didn't think you could get a rose gold 32x powered chronograph with an original dial at that money.
