Old listing prices for speedmaster professional

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albertob

·Feb 13, 2017

Hi all,

I was just wondering if somebody knows the past listing prices of the speedmaster moon watch (e.g. In 1961 its listing price was XXX, in 1970 was YYY, etc).
I would be interested in building a graph with all the past prices to see how the price evolved during time.

Thanks!

 

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oddboy

·Feb 13, 2017

https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedmaster-prices-from-january-2001.40230/

good luck! it would be awesome if you could share the results of your research.

 

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efauser

·Feb 13, 2017

Here you go.

 

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Vulffi

·Feb 13, 2017

1977 list prices

Heuer Carrera 110-511 $345
Omega Speedmaster $250
Posche Design (Orfina) $475
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph 6263 $500
Tudor Oyster Date Chronograph 7159 $270

http://chronomaddox.com/general/c_and_d/connoisseurs.html#Top

 

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albertob

·Feb 24, 2017

I did not have too much time to do research but this is what looks like the chart.
In black we have the listing price evolution, in red we have the adjustment to inflation.

 

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Henri68

·Feb 24, 2017

Oo god, i never knew that the prices of watches rised so much !
Much more than the inflation :
Omega Speedmaster $250 in 1977 is equivalent to $1037 today ! in term of inflation.
I don't know if it is right in term of "purchasing power" ...

 

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noiseboyuk

·Feb 24, 2017

Particular examples of sports and tool watches from all the quality manufacturers have rocketed in price over the last decade and show no sign of slowing down.
Unfortunately, this seems to be driven by investment potential rather than actual love of watches.
Sadly, this means that the true 'collector' is no longer able to buy his (or hers) dream watch.

 

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gatorcpa

·Feb 24, 2017·ΩF InvestiGator

Henri68

Omega Speedmaster $250 in 1977 is equivalent to $1037 today ! in term of inflation.
I don't know if it is right in term of "purchasing power" ...

You have to multiply that figure by around 2.5 to account for the depreciation of the US Dollar to the Swiss Franc since 1977.

https://www.measuringworth.com/data...=1977&year_result=2016&countryE[]=Switzerland

gatorcpa

 

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Henri68

·Feb 24, 2017

You have to multiply that figure by around 2.5 to account for the depreciation of the US Dollar to the Swiss Franc since 1977.

https://www.measuringworth.com/data...=1977&year_result=2016&countryE[]=Switzerland

gatorcpa

Good point !
There may also be some taxes at that time that may impact the calculation.
So it would be interesting to do the calculation from the price at that time in swiss franc.

 

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semper_shells

·Feb 24, 2017

Interesting, I really interested to see where this goes. I will say, this makes me regret all the money I wasted in my youth (late 90's and early 00's) on sneakers and clothes when I could've bought some really nice watches.

 

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noiseboyuk

·Feb 24, 2017

If only we could see into the future !
But, then I guess the rush on watches would just start earlier.