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sntsikdar
·I found one link https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omeg...-lining-dial-wrist-watch-1960--id16863066.htm where buyer asking $1350 for the watch !!! already reserved !!!! I cant believe it..Not even have original paint on dial and movement in very bad condition...I am really curious about this watch !!! why so costly..
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberI don't believe that anyone can tell you "how rare" it is, as we don't have production numbers, but it is certainly an uncommon variation.
As to the value of the watch, well, that would depend on how much you value the dial. The case back is in poor condition, and that alone would stop some collectors, including myself, from paying anywhere near that price. The crown is also incorrect, but that would be fixable, unlike the case back.
As to the value of the watch, well, that would depend on how much you value the dial. The case back is in poor condition, and that alone would stop some collectors, including myself, from paying anywhere near that price. The crown is also incorrect, but that would be fixable, unlike the case back.
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sntsikdar
·I don't believe that anyone can tell you "how rare" it is, as we don't have production numbers, but it is certainly an uncommon variation.
As to the value of the watch, well, that would depend on how much you value the dial. The case back is in poor condition, and that alone would stop some collectors, including myself, from paying anywhere near that price. The crown is also incorrect, but that would be fixable, unlike the case back.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberI'm not sure that those two crowns are identical, but as I am not in any way an expert on those models, I am open to the possibility that the crown is correct.
As for the dial variation, however one chooses to describe it, rarity alone doesn't necessarily correlate to added value, and it doesn't appear to be in very good condition.
I'm not trying to discourage you from buying the watch, but if any of your enthusiasm is based on the notion that you have found something special, and therefore valuable, I would suggest that you may be missing the bigger picture.
As for the dial variation, however one chooses to describe it, rarity alone doesn't necessarily correlate to added value, and it doesn't appear to be in very good condition.
I'm not trying to discourage you from buying the watch, but if any of your enthusiasm is based on the notion that you have found something special, and therefore valuable, I would suggest that you may be missing the bigger picture.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGator“Rare” doesn’t necessarily mean valuable in the world of watches. This watch has been ridden hard and hung up wet. It’s all about condition.
I think $500 is a top price for that watch. Assuming it needs a service, it would be nearly impossible to get your money out of the watch should you decide to sell one day.
gatorcpa
I think $500 is a top price for that watch. Assuming it needs a service, it would be nearly impossible to get your money out of the watch should you decide to sell one day.
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sntsikdar
·I'm not sure that those two crowns are identical, but as I am not in any way an expert on those models, I am open to the possibility that the crown is correct.
As for the dial variation, however one chooses to describe it, rarity alone doesn't necessarily correlate to added value, and it doesn't appear to be in very good condition.
I'm not trying to discourage you from buying the watch, but if any of your enthusiasm is based on the notion that you have found something special, and therefore valuable, I would suggest that you may be missing the bigger picture.
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sntsikdar
·“Rare” doesn’t necessarily mean valuable in the world of watches. This watch has been ridden hard and hung up wet. It’s all about condition.
I think $500 is a top price for that watch. Assuming it needs a service, it would be nearly impossible to get your money out of the watch should you decide to sell one day.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberI can understand, but how similar watch sold at 1350 or around?
The watch that you linked to would never sell for anything close to 1350 to a discerning collector. In fact, I doubt that it is actually "reserved". It is a ridiculous asking price for an obvious redial, with a poorly refinished case, and a movement in terrible condition. It isn't worth $200.
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sntsikdar
·The watch that you linked to would never sell for 1350 to a discerning collector. In fact, I doubt that it is actually "reserved". It is a ridiculous asking price for an obvious redial, with a poorly refinished case, and a movement in terrible condition. It isn't worth $200.
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sntsikdar
·The watch that you linked to would never sell for 1350 to a discerning collector. In fact, I doubt that it is actually "reserved". It is a ridiculous asking price for an obvious redial, with a poorly refinished case, and a movement in terrible condition. It isn't worth $200.
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Zapatta
·My friend is trying to sell his weekend house for 1 250 000 euros for 10 years, and he wonders why nobody wants to buy it for so long. In reality its worth maybe 500k. Same goes with watches and Chrono24. 🤨
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sntsikdar
·Don’t believe everything you read. Besides, even if it were sold, I don’t believe Chrono24 is obligated to publish the actual sales price.
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sonicosa
·I like this watch, nice pick-up, OP. Enjoy it.
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