I have owned a few MKiis, like 'em. Now have just the one, a nice one owner racing dial from 1970. Kept this because it is unpolished, unmolested and first serviced in my ownership, not mint but the best I have owned. I do not think however I would ever consider it an investment, just a watch I can wear regularly, derive pleasure from wearing and not lose sleep over the odd knock.
And, as above, they really do not turn up very often on other people's wrists.
Haha - okay - using the word "invest" has prompted almost more response than the watch itself. To be clear, I use the word invest only to mean spending (significant) money. I'm not buying vintage watches to make money - just love exploring and researching these classic works of art for your wrist. 😉
Haha - okay - using the word "invest" has prompted almost more response than the watch itself. To be clear, I use the word invest only to mean spending (significant) money. I'm not buying vintage watches to make money - just love exploring and researching these classic works of art for your wrist. 😉
This example just sold at auction for around £1600 (including fees) - misaligned tachy, mineral crystal chipped, no bracelet. But nice colour on the indices - which you don't always see on MkII's
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...ent=srmel10187&utm_term=2021/06/08#lotDetails
Sounds like a great example - be great to see a pic
Here you go. As I said, ain't mint but ticks all my boxes as a regular vintage wearer.
There are too many over polished MKiis out there and my advice to the OP, speaking from expensive personal experience, is to bide your time and buy the best watch you can find, that way you only need to do it once 😬
