I wouldn't agree with that. I have bought loads of standard Seamaster 600 and 30´s from the 60´s at a much, much lower price than $1000.
Here are a couple of them that I have owned over the years. All of which, I have paid around $450-550 for. All with original dials in great condition
And that is in Europe, where the prices tend to be higher than in the US.
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