Let the analysis begin:

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I've seen a few chocolate dials, but never knew there are caramel Speedies too. What's next - frappuccino?

 

Can't comment on the Speedy but I like his listing for DPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Networkouglas Baders watch. The man was AWESOME!!

 

The laser welding required definitely not be cheap. Given all things considered I wouldn't bother.

 

Hello.
This is my watch guys. I have had many vintage speedmaster's in the past but nothing that looked like this watch, yes it has cosmetic issues but I have not seen another 2915-3 in any condition available for sale in the UK or anywhere else for that matter especially with a dial that colour.
I have had tons of interest so far, in fact more than any other watch I have listed in a long time. To me this a very rare and beautiful speedmaster and like myself I am sure collectors will want to own it too.
All the best Mick

 

All good points, hard to argue against.

but then, unlike the other posters, I am an out of the closet buyer.

the only thing against it is that as a -3 it lacks the distinctive hands of the earlier references and so does not raise my blood lust as high a set of original broad arrow hands.

seems like we have something to watch......

 

Up to $13,000 U.S. with 8 days left?! What am I missing here?

 

for me nothing to get exited about. it is a very nice dial in my opinion; have a look how much rolex fans pay for these discolourations......VRF forum........ hands not a big issue for me either. the case pitting( between the lugs ) kills it for me.and it looks like there is some shill bidding going on. it might be back after the sale..... kind regards. achim

 

I agree. The bidder who bid it up all the way from the bottom has bid on 4 different watches
this seller currently has up for auction. Be careful. And it's caveat emptor because ebay will
never police this. It's not in their interests

 

not only that; this bidder with 517 ebay positives has the following ebay comment:::::::::::
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 47%
........kind regards. achim

 

Let me clear this up for you.
The bidder in question is very well know to me and is someone I consider a friend. I have sold him several speedmasters in the past, In fact more people I know and have dealt with though collecting speedmasters and other collectable watches have called me about this watch trying to get me to sell it to them and have been asking me to put a value on it, and that is not including the amount of buy it now requests and offers I have had. I have said this to them> I cannot put a value on it, I have not seen another so will not put a price on it, the watch will be left on auction. I have put it on eBay because it is something quite rare and unusual and will let collectors decide the price.
A few of the usernames who are bidding on this watch I recognise and have dealt with before either on eBay or off of eBay. I also source parts for speedmasters and get many parts requests through my other username on eBay which is *english*auctions*. I know I have happily dealt with a few people on this very forum too.
The way the bidding has gone has been a very nice surprise. I believe this is good news for Omega collectors but to be honest I will be disappointed if the bidding stops here.
At this moment I am selling three of rarest collectable watches I have ever owned, these for me are once in a lifetime sales so your support would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Mick

 

Hi

Mick's Ok in my book....dealt with previously & true to his word....which is rarely seen nowadays !

Some People should perhaps remember their P's & Q's....
GLWTS -

Best -Neil

 

Thank you for the above comments Flame (Neil) and cicindela. (Steve)
The high bidder has now backed out much to the delight of the high bidder now, He is quite happy about this thread, He sends his regards
Thanks Mick

 

michael, you walk a very fine line. if your friend ( 517 positives) pulls out , your price will drop. if not and he was just a friend, you have hefty ebay fees. if you cancel the auction after the end because of the above reasons, ebay is watching these actions quite a bit...... if high prices are achived by a stable sales record and any new record propells our favourite brand sky high, then we all would have been rich after Omegamania. that did not last a bit. and high prices restrict new collectors to enjoy our field. one way or the other, we are all buyers and sellers. and trust is our biggest commodity. kind regards. achim

 

Now there's the mark of a true Omega savant. Adjusts title of the thread for the exact reference number, then misspells title in his post about the title correction.

 

Never seen this type of colours on a speedy, but it can occurs on rolex dials... but some colours are just made up, since it increase the value of them, which is not really the case for an Omega.