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  1. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    I'm looking for a better DON and was offered this for sub $1000 and thought that seemed quite a good price considering some recent sales. Any thoughts.... just a bit concerned about copies, have these been seen yet?

    Regards..

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  2. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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  3. watchtinker Feb 21, 2016

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    I am serious: when I started my profession more than thirty-five years ago I would have never imagined that such parts were not meant for the wastebin. :(
     
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  4. Psych Feb 21, 2016

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    It's a bit battered isn't it? Not quite meteor shower damage - but evidence of a few bumpy touchdowns. Unless you can get it for a few hundred dollars, I'd pass and wait for a better one.
     
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  5. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Feb 21, 2016

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    I'd say maybe $600ish for that one in today's market, perhaps a bit more. I

    For those who say it isn't worth it - it is what it is.
     
  6. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    Yep kind of agree...He's asking $900, i've bid him $700 but think someone will snap it up sooner or later at 900 or v near. It looks ok though right? Genuine etc
     
  7. Dgercp Feb 21, 2016

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    Looks genuine yes.
     
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  8. Tubber Feb 21, 2016

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    Considering what some of the tat on Ebay has been going for recently US$700 for this one seems quite reasonable. Unfortunately Watchtinker says it best above. Where will it end?
     
  9. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    Well $700 is my bid..and he hasn't moved from $900.
     
  10. Dougall Feb 21, 2016

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    Unfortunately what's another $200 in this market. I think you may regret not buying it for $900. I'm not saying I agree with these prices but seems "cheap" for today.
     
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  11. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    Yep you're probably 100% right.
     
  12. pascs Feb 21, 2016

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    Is it a crazy price for these now, especially when a couple of years back you could pick them up easily for a reasonable price but I guess its just going to get worse :(
     
  13. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    Exactly...I know I should buy it. Just having trouble justifing it to myself !
     
  14. Faz Feb 21, 2016

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    ::facepalm1::

    .....but if you're going to spend, spend. Gather some more cash and at least get a decent one. I would not put this bezel on my Speedmaster at any price. Its like buying used tires for your Porsche...
     
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  15. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Feb 21, 2016

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    :)
     
  16. Dgercp Feb 21, 2016

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    I agree, I can relate (barely) to spending $900 on a DON, just not this one.
    DON 's are rare, but not hen's teeth.
     
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  17. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    This is what I'm trying to replace, so I think this would be noticeably better. And I think a better one would be more than double from what i've seen. The last decent one was +$2k and even that had a ding at 60-65!

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  18. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    Yep maybe you are right, I may bide my time a little more! If anyone does have a decent one to go, I am looking :)

    Cheers guys.
     
  19. Dgercp Feb 21, 2016

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    I can tell we are confusing you :)
     
  20. smitty190373 Feb 21, 2016

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    Ha, it's always good to get the opinions of those more well informed