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Forget speculating in Speedmaster LEs, the "smart" money is in Swatch

  1. WhatYourWatchSay Nov 19, 2018

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    I have the Swatch Swatchissimo book that was published in 1991. When it first hit the market it was selling for close to $200 USD and many were selling for a premium as high as $600 USD. I bought my copy off ebay five years ago for $20, shipping included.

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  2. khanmu Nov 19, 2018

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    That made me chuckle...unfortunately it created a terrible mental picture...
     
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  3. WhatYourWatchSay Nov 19, 2018

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    Sorry :D
     
  4. haqq777 Nov 21, 2018

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    My favorite Swatch. Irony Windfall. Can't tell you how many people have asked me to sell it to them for at least twice the price it was paid for. This one has a special sentimental value for me.
     
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  5. ASJ Nov 21, 2018

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    Lol....! The return of investment is great. Although they look nice, I don’t think I’ll be wearing one.
     
  6. Pun Nov 23, 2018

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    I bought my first Swatch today. It looked very different and funky when I looked at it. Someone within me said it’s worth more than $50 I paid for it.
     
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  7. Mossback Nov 23, 2018

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    Funny you said that. I found myself looking at Swatch watches during a layover in Korea a few weeks ago and nearly bought one for my Niece. I clearly remember the Swatch madness back in the 80's.