Well since you ask. (The full list of speedmasters they are selling is on my blog: http://www.speedmaster101.com/blog/) This is way too optimistic for even a brown man like me: Estimate USD7500-9500 plus the (not inconsiderable vig) Several other 861 Speedmasters are more reasonable, at around USD1,100 low estimate, but Antiquorum have a habit of under estimating, perhaps to give themselves a good congratulatory slap in the back in the press. The flight master has a terrible dial, really. I like it, and the estimate is low, but I dont think it will make anyone happy at the price it sells for. There are several of the '70s seamaster chunkies on sale, some with somewhat dubious origin. This is nice however: Quite rare and described as NOS, low estimate USD 1,100 There are several clocks, about which I know nothing. Possibly the most interesting is one of the 500 white gold speedmasters from 1994. If it really has original box and papers, it is interesting as it has already been worn, so someone could buy it and enjoy it without damaging the value. This one is low estimate $5400+vig and the last one I saw sell at Christies for about four times that. I suspect from the red flash in the photo that it is a later box. Well you did ask!
Yes I did . I also noted the NOS model you mentioned. Then I read on Hoodinkie that there are several pieces with redials that are marked as original dials. Do you think that one might be one of them?
Exceptionally fine blog, Spacefruit : http://www.speedmaster101.com/blog/) I did not realise, this was your own blog - Very often my first point of reference, when checking something Congratulations - Very professional imagery, & engaging, academically objective text...........unlike some others, with a financial axe to grind. Just linked with you on Twitter. - Look forward to reading more, & staying in touch.
That's really low considering it has the wg bracelet too. I don't know what value you place on the fitted box. The watch originally came with a unique case, patches, velcro band etc.
Dial and hands are replacement, they are not original, these are lovely watches and hugely undervalued considering the rising prices of Skywalkers and Vaders but IMHO this one has been messed with