It’s all about emotions?

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Vintage8509

·Nov 13, 2021

While doing some cleanup I had a look into a old omega catalogue and found it interesting to compare the value of those watches nowadays.
The constellation (gold plated version)was even more expensive than the Speedmaster, and the steel version as much as the Seamaster 300.
Comparing these prices nowadays, makes me think about it. Why? Only due to the history of the watch? Were fewer made of these? The design?

 

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Donn Chambers

·Nov 15, 2021

My opinion, and that's all that it is, was that at that time the Constellation was considered the "top of the line" and chronometer certified. The Seamaster and Speedmaster were just sports watches, and priced accordingly lower than the "premier" constellation. Perspectives have changed in the past 50 years.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Nov 15, 2021

In my opinion the only reason that the Speedmaster is worth more today than the Constellation is that the Speedmaster was the moon watch.

 

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ext1

·Nov 15, 2021

It's so weird seeing what seems like a 2998 with a baton hand.. that "r", subdial tracks, and base 1k bezel... but then again back in Omega adverts they just used whatever they had. Looks kinda cool though.

 

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STANDY

·Nov 15, 2021

It’s only the last 7-8 years the price of a Speedmaster has gone crazy. 2013 a new Speedmaster was more than a vintage 1969…..

 

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Vintage8509

·Nov 16, 2021

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It’s only the last 7-8 years the price of a Speedmaster has gone crazy. 2013 a new Speedmaster was more than a vintage 1969…..

Yes that’s true, I regretfully remember some purchases and sales I did 10 years ago ( in terms of nowadays value) and my lack of patience or appreciation back then.

Edited: Nov 16, 2021

 

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JwRosenthal

·Nov 16, 2021

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It’s only the last 7-8 years the price of a Speedmaster has gone crazy. 2013 a new Speedmaster was more than a vintage 1969…..

Go back another 10 years and a ‘69 was less than $1k. We’re not talking about ancient times, it was the early 00’s….wait, that was 20 years ago…ugh- I’m getting old. 🙁

 

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Caliber561

·Nov 16, 2021

Current Globemaster (2015 release) retail is $7200, and the 3861 Speedmaster (2021) is $7150. The Constellation line is still priced more aggressively, and if the Globemaster is updated next year (70 years of Constellation), it's reasonable to expect that difference will only grow.

 

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140dave

·Nov 16, 2021

Is it just me or is this thread making anyone else chuckle? "Dr. Spock" asking for an explanation about emotions impacting watch values.... really on brand for ol' Spock


*edit to change from Mr Spock to Dr Spock...... he didnt go to med school for 8+ years to be called "Mr." lol

Edited: Nov 16, 2021

 

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Omega D

·Nov 16, 2021

I agree, very much about emotion