This ed White sold for 7300 usd off Japanese auction site...Issues? Or a good deal

 

It was sold by a seller with zero rating. No eBay/PayPal like protection on Yahoo Japan. If the buyer gets the watch, it’s a win. If not.....

 

In addition, these are the only pics of the watch and who took a bite out of the lug?

 

We all know there are no collectible speedmasters left in Japan. Right, gemini4?

 

I thought so too but looks like its a reflection of the cameraman?

 

You were watching it too to know that he has zero rating =P

 

To be honest I suffered a shock recently as well when a 1000++ positive rating seller from yahoo auctions japan didn't deliver a watch... was a first time for me as I believed Japanese have a lot of integrity....

 

fortune favors the bold

 

Try finding an honest vintage SM300 in Japan. It’s a minefield over there.

 

agreed i saw so many stubbies and closed 9s

 

If anyone here got it take some pictures and show us the beauty if it landed

 

There might be issues, but I don't see any from the pics shown.
I'm betting someone did good.

 

Chances are it was a good bet. Problem is the increased risk.

In the interim, another 105.003 sourced from Japan
105.003-65. 7912/6

 

looks fabulous

 

agreed with the risk and therefore didn't pursue beyond 7000 USD it could be 7000 USD loss and no watch

 

Had the watch been better presented from a reputable seller, the price could easily have been over $10,000 yen equivalent.

 

The perils of dealing with Nippon Land

 

Edit: Getting back on topic...

 

Then don't. Start a separate thread.