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  1. Siac

    Siac Jun 10, 2014

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    Can I get your view on starting to build my collection with this, please?

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  2. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 10, 2014

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    Dial is moisture damaged, but movement looks decent.

    This is not a collector's piece, but a decent starter vintage. If you can get it under $175 with shipping, you've done OK.

    Remember that it's likely to need service, which may run up to $200 depending on where you are located.
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  3. Time Exposure

    Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Jun 10, 2014

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    A 565 movement for $175? I think many of us would love to have it for that. Worse yet, I'll bet our seller thinks its worth a lot more. I'd be surprised to see the reserve met at $175, not because I think it's worth more, but because sellers typically think it's worth A LOT more than it really is.
     
  4. Time Exposure

    Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Jun 10, 2014

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    Ok, just noted its a 562, not 565. Not Seamaster, not even Geneve. Damaged dial. I'd still play at $175, and even still say the seller reserve will be higher than it is worth.