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··yoloHello my fellow enthusiasts, I need your opinion on this Ranchero regarding its originality as well as the current market value. The watch looks legit to me...
Need your opinion on this Ranchero
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cqing
··yoloAny Ranchero expert here to help? Thank you in advance!
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zedlebowski
·@gbesq comes to mind. He researched the heck out of these before finding his gem.
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Sa Calobra
·Before the real experts chip in;
- I cannot see the movement number on the photo, but the serial seems to be in the correct range. I have a 16356xxx.
- I think this is the correct flat foot crown
- Lume at the hands makes it unattractive, also because it doesn't match the lume at the dial
- Regarding the lume at the dial. I like the dark brown color, but I'm not sure how it will look in real life. The photos seem a bit overengineered. Also I don't like how it's nearly washed away at 6 and 10pm markers
- Seconds hand correct, but a bit aged
Overall, I think it checks out, but not sure if it's a really attractive example in real life.
- I cannot see the movement number on the photo, but the serial seems to be in the correct range. I have a 16356xxx.
- I think this is the correct flat foot crown
- Lume at the hands makes it unattractive, also because it doesn't match the lume at the dial
- Regarding the lume at the dial. I like the dark brown color, but I'm not sure how it will look in real life. The photos seem a bit overengineered. Also I don't like how it's nearly washed away at 6 and 10pm markers
- Seconds hand correct, but a bit aged
Overall, I think it checks out, but not sure if it's a really attractive example in real life.
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gbesq
·I’d like better photos. At first glance it appears authentic to me, but it’s not an attractive example because the lume on the hands and the hour markers is in poor condition. What’s the price? Here’s a photo of my Ranchero for comparison:
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cqing
··yoloAsking for USD 5500, slightly negotiable. No EoA.
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gbesq
·Too much for this example and an EOA and Geiger counter test is essential for a Ranchero purchase.
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Sa Calobra
·Agree with @gbesq regarding the valuation. Attractive examples would fetch 5-7k. If you like the watch for wearing, I would not spend more than 4k on it (assuming it's correct).
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Sa Calobra
·While I must say that an EoTa is ideal, the current situation makes it hard to obtain one. You could pass because of it, or do your research to the serial numbers, check the background of the watch, the movement into detail and then decide whether you want to take the risk (knowing that you'll might find out that it's a replaced movement)
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cqing
··yoloWhile I must say that an EoTa is ideal, the current situation makes it hard to obtain one. You could pass because of it, or do your research to the serial numbers, check the background of the watch, the movement into detail and then decide whether you want to take the risk (knowing that you'll might find out that it's a replaced movement)
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keepschanging
·What does EOA stand for
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cqing
··yoloWhat does EOA stand for
Extract of Archive. It will basically tell you what was the model to which this exact movement was equipped.
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keepschanging
·Thanks. Very helpful thread. Been wanting a white Ranchero for years, still waiting for the right one.
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cqing
··yoloThanks. Very helpful thread. Been wanting a white Ranchero for years, still waiting for the right one.
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·Personally I don’t think an EoA is a must have, any more than it is with other models such as Seamaster 300’s, Speedmasters etc.
Yes it adds another layer of certainty to a purchase but if you wish to remove all risk, you’ll never buy a vintage watch.
There is a threshold beyond which one can satisfy themselves that a watch is correct and there are numerous ways of reaching that threshold. An EoA can provide some of the assurance but there are other ways, primarily around condition, correctness, seller etc.
Yes it adds another layer of certainty to a purchase but if you wish to remove all risk, you’ll never buy a vintage watch.
There is a threshold beyond which one can satisfy themselves that a watch is correct and there are numerous ways of reaching that threshold. An EoA can provide some of the assurance but there are other ways, primarily around condition, correctness, seller etc.
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cqing
··yolo
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gbesq
·Personally I don’t think an EoA is a must have, any more than it is with other models such as Seamaster 300’s, Speedmasters etc.
Yes it adds another layer of certainty to a purchase but if you wish to remove all risk, you’ll never buy a vintage watch.
There is a threshold beyond which one can satisfy themselves that a watch is correct and there are numerous ways of reaching that threshold. An EoA can provide some of the assurance but there are other ways, primarily around condition, correctness, seller etc.
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