great watch IMHO, one of the seamaster case design I like the most.
If you like the watch, I don't think that the asking price is crazy. I like the circular brushing on the dial, it's different and an interesting look.
FWIW, I think you would have gotten more substantial feedback with more photos. I am sensing that the case may be in very good condition, but can't really judge. And that would be a major determinant of value.
It's not my favorite reference, but even so I'd try to buy it, just based on the condition. The case is very strong for a gold watch.
The initial photos were enough for me to tell the case is sharp. But a closer look I am seeing the missing material on the indices (lume or black paint on this one?). Still a nice piece though.
That is a nice watch. (My earlier comment that it was gold plated was based on the strangely accented images originally posted, and obviously that has been cleared up by the good images you have now posted).
I like the sharp edges - they are so hard to find in vintage solid gold watches especially on the back. Good catch.
That's a nice one and the price is not bad either. Any 18k Constellation would take you to 2500+ and these Semaster cases are much heavier and thicker.
I have two of these in steel and I absolutely love them, especially the one with circular brushed dial like yours. Imho they are undervalued in general.
I believe that not many of these in solid gold were sold. Go for it and don't look back.
Total weight (including crystal) is 39.67 grams. The crystal should be ~2.2 grams, at least from measuring another crystal of similar size. With the tension ring, it shouldn't weight more than 3 grams. I would say that a good guesstimate is 36 grams of 18k gold.
Congrats, you made a right decision !!
Wow, did not expect so much gold in it, but indeed, the case is big and fat, awsome. Enjoy!!
Cheers, Kapka
Did you remove the movement and dial before weighing the watch? If not, you probably need to subtract about 15 or so grams, I would think.
That brings you to 20 grams X 75% X $62.57 = $938.55 melt value. Let's call it $1,000 or so.
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I just extracted 3.67 grams from the 39.67 total I got, thinking that should cover it.
