First we have @Shabbaz wearing a submariner on the streets for all the world to see with open toed sandals (and apparently white socks) and now mm935 gambling on horrific pics- this group is throwing caution to the wind these days!
Missed that picture, would anyone be so kind to repost it here? Thank you!
I love my minty Eternas but I think this is extremely overpriced.
Fair call. If you’re familiar with them I’ll happily bow to superior knowledge but casting my mind back through the many Eternas that have been posted here I don’t readily recall one quite as pristine as this, and with the original strap, factory caseback sticker and box to boot.
I have a problem with Zodiac Seawolfs,
MkIV dial and hands in a MKIII case & bezel which makes it a transitional model, original bracelet, stunning crack free bezel and most likely never saw a polishing wheel. Seller was asking $750 for it which then was almost double what a regular Seawolf would have fetched. As these were my thing I said no- it’s way overpriced, I know what these things are worth and that seller is insane…but it’s a rare model, and impeccable, with the bracelet….I lasted about 20 minutes obsessing over the photos and just bought it. Not only do I not regret it, but I haven’t seen another like it since. I wouldn’t sell it for thrice what I paid.
I think in our cynical bargain hunting brains we forget how few truly exceptional pieces we actually see- I mean truly exceptional. We see clean, we see cool, we see diamonds in the rough or great potential- but exceptional examples are indeed rarities for vintage watches. Sometimes we can’t rationalize exceptional. Sure if it’s not your style or you really don’t need another of that type then it’s a moot point, but if the watch checks all your boxes and it’s spectacular, the premium is worth more than the regret one will feel for passing on it over what is essentially the cost of dinner in many cases.
Another example of not living with regret:
I have a problem with Zodiac Seawolfs, I always hunted for the bargain, have a decent parts stash and watch the market pretty regularly. I know the variants, can spot a Franken or redial- they are great bargain divers (well, we’re bargains not long ago) with lots to love.
This thing popped up on eBay
MkIV dial and hands in a MKIII case & bezel which makes it a transitional model, original bracelet, stunning crack free bezel and most likely never saw a polishing wheel. Seller was asking $750 for it which then was almost double what a regular Seawolf would have fetched. As these were my thing I said no- it’s way overpriced, I know what these things are worth and that seller is insane…but it’s a rare model, and impeccable, with the bracelet….I lasted about 20 minutes obsessing over the photos and just bought it. Not only do I not regret it, but I haven’t seen another like it since. I wouldn’t sell it for thrice what I paid.
I've always had the philosophy that the "right" thing is worth more than its logical value to the someone who will regret losing it. The benefits and joy will be worth so much more than the value, and especially if it's going to be with you for the long term. Property, watches, art, if it's "just right" in 5 years time the extra money spent will just be a drop in the ocean. Sometimes buying things with only your emotional brain can be a disaster but if it's 'just right' it's absolutely necessary.
Fair call. If you’re familiar with them I’ll happily bow to superior knowledge but casting my mind back through the many Eternas that have been posted here I don’t readily recall one quite as pristine as this, and with the original strap, factory caseback sticker and box to boot.
I think in our cynical bargain hunting brains we forget how few truly exceptional pieces we actually see- I mean truly exceptional. We see clean, we see cool, we see diamonds in the rough or great potential- but exceptional examples are indeed rarities for vintage watches. Sometimes we can’t rationalize exceptional. Sure if it’s not your style or you really don’t need another of that type then it’s a moot point, but if the watch checks all your boxes and it’s spectacular, the premium is worth more than the regret one will feel for passing on it over what is essentially the cost of dinner in many cases.
I have a problem with Zodiac Seawolfs
Last week I saw a plain Jane metal bezeled Seawolf listed as “NOS” with a box and papers (note I didn’t say with original box and papers - you can’t verify that as they weren’t serialed) that was clearly well worn (bezel was brassy on the edges) and had been polished up for sale- it had over 40 bidders and went upwards of $1.4K…that’s an example of emotional bidding and a complete lack of understanding what they were bidding on.
If you are going to bid with emotion, at least be educated on what you are buying.