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  1. screwzlewz Aug 11, 2013

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  2. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 11, 2013

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    I don't know who it was but i know it was a guy with a top bid of $3010.
     
  3. Hijak Aug 11, 2013

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    I was in there but left around 2k.
     
  4. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Aug 11, 2013

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    how do you figure that?
     
  5. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 11, 2013

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    By making unsupported wild guesses based on what I would do if I expected the watch to sell for 2800. :D
     
  6. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Aug 11, 2013

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    Given the condition and originality of the watch I believe the price is appropriate.
     
  7. screwzlewz Aug 11, 2013

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    Yeah I agree, I was hoping for 2600 or 2700.......funny how the vultures came out at 10 seconds like me. Maybe next time?
     
  8. Schlotkins Aug 11, 2013

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    I was in until about 2500ish and then that was the end of me. Maybe next time.
     
  9. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 12, 2013

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    This appeared to be an honest watch. I am not surprised be the price, which I think is on the low side of fair. I put a premium on single family or one owner items.

    I think that given a good set of photos, including a movement shot, and possibly not right in the middle of the holiday season, it could have got more without touching the watch itself.

    68's seem to comand more and more.
     
  10. watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Aug 12, 2013

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    2500 because of the band, yes. kind regards. achim
     
  11. richardew Aug 12, 2013

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    Seems like an honest seller and a decent price for the watch. Not a steal, but fair.
    I agree. I have 2 with that type of provenance.
     
  12. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 12, 2013

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    Come on Rich, show that horse timer again? I still remember seeing it and thinking how much I liked its story. Glad you got it, but give us another peek?
     
  13. richardew Aug 12, 2013

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    O'K, twist my arm. Here it is, the "horsetimer"
    7.16.13_12... my 321s....jpg
     
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  14. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Aug 12, 2013

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    You think the tritium is still on the dial markers? Looks like it was cleaned even with the over exposure on the photo. Real smooth and the hour and minute hand look fairly new
     
  15. MKelley Aug 12, 2013

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    It wasn't me. I wasn't involved at all with this one. Looks to be a nice catch for someone. Maybe next time Pete.
     
  16. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Aug 12, 2013

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    If referring to the eBay watch then yes I think the tritium is still there.
     
  17. Hijak Aug 12, 2013

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    I thought this as well...
     
  18. richardew Aug 12, 2013

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    I can't tell a thing from those photos. I tried manipulating it in photoshop, but there is no color left in the hands or the hour/minute markers. Just white.
     
  19. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Aug 12, 2013

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    Well, perhaps the new owner will post pictures of the watch here but as mentioned, I think the lume is intact
     
  20. TLIGuy Aug 12, 2013

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    I was watching this one too. I emailed the seller and he assured me the lume was intact.

    I have two 68's with lovely patinas but I can't take a picture that accurately represents the color of the lume for the life of me. My pictures always look washed out and the lume looks just the same and the one in the auction, pasty and white.