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  1. nsmike Feb 22, 2013

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    I often see watches with these two calibres sell at reasonable prices compared to similar watches with 500 series movements. Is it simply a question of the smaller cases, parts availability, or lack of interest?
     
  2. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    The diameter of the case is smaller, so there's less demand for them. They are nice watches for smaller wrists though!
     
  3. ulackfocus Feb 22, 2013

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    For some reason, full rotor automatics with subdial seconds at 6 don't bring the money they should IMO. But make a bumper, especially a chronometer, in the same configuration and you'll get 3x the selling price. Probably does have something to do with size.

    Same with Longines calibers 22A, 19A, and 35x full rotor autos w/ subdial seconds.
     
  4. pitpro Likes the game. Feb 22, 2013

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    I need a:
    Sub-second Seamater bumper chronometre!
     
  5. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    Mine, 2828 - 470
    2828b.jpg
     
  6. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    Nice watch...I think I remember that one from years ago when I was looking for my first Seamaster. :) Case is super sharp!

     
  7. ulackfocus Feb 22, 2013

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    Caliber 34x. ;) Or join the Centenary Club. There's at least a half dozen members here.
     
  8. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    Yes and you've made me pay for taking it ever since :p
     
  9. ulackfocus Feb 22, 2013

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    So THAT'S the watch that started it, huh? :p
     
  10. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    Actually this was the first Omega I bought. Redialed Seamaster in a Constellation case...:confused: From then on I wanted all original.

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  11. ulackfocus Feb 22, 2013

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    No, I meant Steve complaining you cost him $50. :p

    .... but it's interesting to know you started the same way I did.
     
  12. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    ?? No, he had cost me watches that he snatches away from eBay.
     
  13. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    When I'm in college, I won't be able to bid anymore. I'll only be able to browse! :(
     
  14. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 22, 2013

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    Yes and we know your going to grad school :p :thumbsup:
     
  15. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Feb 23, 2013

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    He may have to sell some watches to fund it! Finally, a positive of the US education system, more watches for us!