Look at this. Wow. Where have I been on the pricing of these? What parts are actually there to dictate this price?
Good luck finding that bezel.
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I once let this one slip away for less than $500 thinking a vintage dial could never be found. Had I not, I'd have no problem bidding a couple grands for that one.

 

Who do I have to kill to get that bezel? ;-)

 

old and damaged bezels come up on ebay. have to fix the insert in them; like Aldo does. kind regards. achim

 

Not all of his watches are in such condition.

This for example..........

I won't post the link, you have to do some very basic detective work.

 

You know the seller? I like this watch, too, but prefer the divers right now.

 

No, total stranger.

But whenever a member posts a link to a watch they are questioning, I always look at the sellers other items.

That way I get to see some that may be of interest without sandbagging the OP and his chance.

 

......and check what he is buying......

 

Nice jumbo bumper! But the listing was cancelled because of error, did you get a better deal?

 

I can supply a bezel and retaining spring if anyone needs one? (the insert is missing but as already mentioned Also can sort that)

 

if the case wouldnt have such serious pitting from corrosion i would also think about it

 

Yes I wonder what is hiding under that newish looking case gasket....

The watch to me is a basket case with every area of it needing serious money and attention.

 

I don´t see it going that much higher and as it is being sold via the global shipping program I don´t see it coming to Europe either.

 

If I was to bid at this moment with the bids now at $1792 and being in Europe, I would have to pay a guaranteed extra $492 tax taking it already to $ 2284 plus shipping.

Then find and buy a bezel and get the insert made plus return shipping, so probably somewhere between 500 and 700 Euros for that.

Then a service and something would have to be done with the case pitting, so 175 Euros for the service and the who knows how much to do whatever with the case. A new crystal, something with the hands, correct bracelet and ends...........

Just doesn´t add up for me.

 

It's like a car restoration, the rougher it is the cheaper it is to buy. But the flip side is it costs more to restore and will never be as nice as a good one.