Very interested to see if this will actually sell out quickly. The 32k price tag and 1000 units would probably scare off a good amount of flippers. I love this watch, and have an original one, but never actually wear it. Very tough watch to wear. Maybe if I had been to the moon I’d feel cooler wearing it
Interesting story: I was contacted by e-mail by a local OB soliciting a deposit for a 50th anniversary piece (no details) before today's announcement, and when I asked how much of a deposit would be required, this is what I was told: "Since there's really no information on how much the timepiece will be, we are securing a minimum of $3,000.00 deposit right now. We are anticipating the price to be between $6,500 and $8,500 you're more than welcome to place a higher deposit to have a better chance in receiving one since we also do not know how many pieces will be allocated to the United States."
You really have to hand it to them for the cynical honesty of telling me that the more of my money I give them, the higher up the wait list I'll go. Sheesh.
By contrast, when I reached out to a different OB I buy a lot of watches from, I was told to hold off, they weren't taking deposits yet, and when they learned more and did take deposits, it'd be 20%. We'll see if that approach changes as more models are announced (the greedy OB clearly didn't anticipate the price point for today's model), but I'm hopeful.
Thanks, seems like there are huge inconsistencies among the OBs.
I guess depending on the primary market they serve, that dictates their behaviour somewhat?!
I was afraid of that. I will be scooping a current 1861 Speedy next week.
P pongsterAn ultraman sells for CHF96K? Didnt realize it was such a hot release. From an SRP of 7K?
Maybe you meant other way around?
I believe @BenBagbag is referring to some of the ludicrous prices that people have been asking for original Ultramans - not the ST2.
The highest recorded price for an original Ultraman I’m aware of is $76,250 USD. Ludicrous! Outrageous! How dare they!
