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321 Speedmaster Project Watch Warning

  1. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 9, 2016

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Speed...985088?hash=item3d16c48d80:g:peIAAOSwz2lXBtARPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    At a quick glance it looks like a vintage 321 Speedmaster that's had a rough life but would be a reasonable restoration candidate, then you take a slightly closer look... and there is no vintage 321 Speedmaster in those photos at all...

    I'll give him credit for adding the dirty hands and the dust to make it look like it might in fact be a vintage watch sitting in a drawer for a long time rather than an assembly of parts intended to trick a potential buyer.
     
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  2. lwong

    lwong Apr 9, 2016

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    That's really low of the seller.
     
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  3. ibis888

    ibis888 Apr 9, 2016

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    More details please, I'm not seeing why it's not just a really poor condition 145.012 franken.
     
  4. Davidt Ω 1

    Davidt Apr 9, 2016

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    Saw this last night. Struggling to see a single vintage Speedmaster part

    Just looks like a water damaged early 321, probably from a Seamaster, with a modern service dial and case.

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  5. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 9, 2016

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    Check the caseback again :)

    That assumption is exactly what he's hoping for.
     
  6. ibis888

    ibis888 Apr 9, 2016

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    Ok got it. Is there a term for a franken watch with parts from other models?!

    21 bids, $1,280.
     
  7. Darlinboy Ω 2

    Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Apr 9, 2016

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    For starters, it's a service case. Who knows what's inside.:eek:
     
  8. sky21

    sky21 Apr 9, 2016

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    The fact that there are 22 bids up to $1330 is just shocking!! There's not a single vintage 321 Speedmaster part in there as the movement is probably from a Seamaster. All the seller had to do was put 321 in the title to reel in the suckers. Crazy!!
     
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  9. Davidt Ω 1

    Davidt Apr 9, 2016

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    Not really. It will part out for that price.
     
  10. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 9, 2016

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    I think even that's a bit of a stretch given the movement condition and the low interest and demand for 145.0012 cases and service dials, I'm just hoping some bidders don't push it into 2k or 3k territory and get burned.
     
  11. sky21

    sky21 Apr 9, 2016

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    I'm wondering which parts exactly??
     
  12. Davidt Ω 1

    Davidt Apr 9, 2016

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    Even rough looking 321 movements have sold for 1000+ recently. I don't think 300 for a service dial and case is unreasonable.

    I wouldn't buy it, but if this was listed as 'parts lot - used Omega 321 movement with used speedmaster service case and dial' Im certain it would sell at or above the current price.
     
  13. oddboy

    oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Apr 9, 2016

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    I'll tell you after the auction ends... ;)
     
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  14. sky21

    sky21 Apr 9, 2016

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    Ok, good luck to you then. I'm not in the market for any 321 parts so I have no skin in the game. I will be interested to hear exactly what parts from this thing are drawing so much interest. I'm much more intrigued with how much the 7077/6 bracelet and end links will sell for. Anyone think $2500+?
     
  15. Foo2rama Ω 2

    Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Apr 9, 2016

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  16. Badwolf Ω 1

    Badwolf Apr 9, 2016

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    It'll be interesting to see what it goes for.

    How much do you think a 321 movement is worth now, in reasonable condition?
     
  17. oddboy

    oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Apr 9, 2016

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    Price Is Right rules?

    $1825
     
  18. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Apr 9, 2016

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    This seller is well known for shill bidding!
     
  19. mozambique

    mozambique Apr 11, 2016

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    Yes, that hippocampus engraving looks far too nice
     
  20. Cal_321

    Cal_321 Apr 11, 2016

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    I bought a few times from this seller (I'm satisfied) but I'm wondering why he is doing this - very uncommon!
     
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