For the cognoscenti among us, what would you say is the value difference between an issued and a civilian A. Cairelli of equivalent condition? Thanks much.
It's a good question. I bet someone out there has that data. I'd bet the difference is not huge, as the watch is coveted in any form - maybe 10-20%?
I love clean watches, so i would prefer a non issued Cairelli. But an issued Cairelli, has the "special" spirit, instead a NOS Cairelli. If i have the opportunity to find a nice issued cairelli, i wouldn't say no If both are in the same condition. I think 10-20% for the special spirit will be OK.
I would say the same extra price (20%) for an issued one. I would be ready to pay more for a nice issued than for a nice non issued as I think military watches (stamped) are more collectible than non issued ones. But both are for sure very nice watches! I am still trying to find one
11500 eur at Caso Watch..... wow http://www.casowatches.com/store/cm...23&LANGUAGE=2&CATALOG_ID=1&LEVEL=0&STORE_ID=1 any thoughts?
Does anyone else look at "A. Cairelli" and think it should be said like it's a curse? I keep reading it as the Italian translation of "ay caramba!".
I repeat it every time I remember missing on one at the then lofty sum of 3k. I think the Caso listing price caused my to repeat it several times as well.
The price development is already frightening. However, the price wave goes further. In two or three years, we see prices around 15k for an A. Cairreli
As far as I remember Zenith Cairelli was indeed higher than 10K (close to 15k) few years ago and slightly goes down since then no? Now typical price seems to be around around 6-8k no?