Respectable Members

After reading this article, courtesy of one of our respectable members, I tend to disbelieve that white gold Omega watches are sought-after by Omega enthusiasts and collectors.

http://www.luxist.com/2007/10/10/the-wall-street-journal-looks-behind-the-curtain-at-antiquorum/

Currently on eBay there are three white gold Omega watches and, though not as vintage as those lately auctioned by Christie's but still they are uncommon relative to the yellow or pink gold ones, yet there seems to be no interest in any one of them.

Here they are:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-196...184452114?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item3a7bc29212Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-18K-W...694039158?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item564f162676Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-RARE-...684462133?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item564e840435Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

The three above watches are yawning, waiting for suitors.

Probably it is just hot air but in reality, the demand for 18k white gold Omega is far below that of the pink gold ones except, when they are being auctioned by the big auction-houses like Christie's, Sotheby's and Antiquorum.

(Respectable Mod: Kindly delete duplicated images and and possibly add an image of the watch in the third link. Thank-you.)


Thank-you.

 

I can't really comment on the collectors market but I prefer white gold. I'm not in the market for a 10k watch though.

Taking value out of the equation I prefer silver over gold.

 

White gold is not for me. If I need a watch in that color, I buy a SS watch.

 

I believe they are in demand, just not at those prices in this economy. The people with the spare cash to buy now are trying to steal watches at bargain basement prices, hoping that the sellers are only unloading them because they need the money. After all, it is a luxury item and not a necessity.

 

How many WG do you have in your collection, Mike ?

 

For these types of pieces I see collectors going for either the much more rarer platinum examples or the much cheaper steel. Nevertheless, there is still a contingent for white gold, as a premium over yellow gold, but below pink in the current market. Additionally, whenever you see a watch on an integral/non-detachable bracelet it won't bring as much because the wearer is limited.

 

The least Respectable Mod got it.

 

Respectable Member ulackfocus

Surely, he will work his way up to become The Most Respectable Mod. Least or most, I still appreciate for the kind assistance.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member pknopp

I do not think, any of the three watches will hit the 5k mark. I may be wrong, though.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member hoipolloi alias 'Mr Long Seconds-Hand'

I agree, there is no difference between one in stainless-steel and another in white gold or even platinum. It is not easy to tell them apart, from a distance. The only difference is the weight of the watch and the weight of the price.

For daily use, like you I go for the stainless-steel watch.

Thank-you.

 

I'll add in that they are not particularly sought after as one is a Meister dial and the other two are 561 movements, not 565s.

 

Respectable Member gatorcpa

The best of the breeds will go to Christie's, so as to get a premium.

Some of the sellers of white gold watches have wishful thinking and hopefully, their expectation is realized. It will not be easy though, since the festive season is just next door. Most of the people have no extra funds to throw around.

Thank-you.

 

Dear respectable seamonster,

Interesting enough, if it is a two tone white gold, it is easy enough to recognize. The white gold part is shinier than the SS part.

 

Respectable Member skootemb

I would rather wear a pink gold one against another in white gold.

Thank-you.

 

Just noting that they are asking $9,995 for the last one.

 

Respectable Member pknopp

Day-dreaming is a pastime, too. Let us hope, it does not turn into a night-mare and his dream will come true.

Thank-you.

 

Never hurts to ask.