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  1. calalum Jul 10, 2015

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    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.
     
  2. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 11, 2015

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    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%?
     
  3. papaebetu Jul 12, 2015

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    I love only the issued.

    GIGI
     
  4. Adri Wonders why he can't edit this message Jul 12, 2015

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    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.
     
  5. nicolas07 Jul 14, 2015

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    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
     
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  6. ping pong patina Jul 20, 2015

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  8. ulackfocus Jul 20, 2015

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    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!". :p
     
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  9. LarryG not KennyG, not OG, just LarryG Jul 20, 2015

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    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.
     
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  10. Adri Wonders why he can't edit this message Jul 20, 2015

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    The price development is already frightening.

    However, the price wave goes further.::rant:

    In two or three years, we see prices around 15k for an A. Cairreli:eek:
     
  11. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 20, 2015

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    there is no doubt an expressive hand gesture that goes with it...
     
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  12. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Jul 20, 2015

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    mqueen 2 finger.jpg
     
  13. nicolas07 Jul 20, 2015

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    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?