Seamaster 2576 Honeycomb

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Enchanted

·Nov 26, 2021

Hello OF,

Happy Friday. Currently in the process of acquiring this beautiful Seamaster. I've been looking for a Seamaster honeycomb for a while and finally stumbled with this one. It's not a bargain or anything but I believe the case, dial, hands, and crown are in very good condition. The seller got it from the family that originally owned it.

Thoughts?

 

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seekingseaquest

·Nov 26, 2021

Price?

 

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MtV

·Nov 26, 2021

seekingseaquest

Price?

May the first number be a 1…

 

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BenBagbag

·Nov 26, 2021

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The seller got it from the family that originally owned it.

Doesn't every dealer get it from the original owner? 😁 Ask for paperwork to prove it or it's useless.

Looks nice. It looks real nice. I don't love the lume having turned burnt brown/black but personal preference. Tell seller to take it out of the lightbox and get a picture outdoors though.

I've never seen a watch with time set to 10:08 that wasn't priced at the higher end of market value but if it's a one time purchase and it checks all the boxes go for it.

I have a 14kt Gold Chronometre (2518 with 343rg) without lume and much prefer that look. No waffle dial.

 

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·Nov 26, 2021

MtV

May the first number be a 1…

Wish it was...

more like 2650 EUR

I know I know 🤦

 

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MtV

·Nov 26, 2021

Oh, boy.

 

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Boojumhunter

·Nov 26, 2021

BenBagbag

I've never seen a watch with time set to 10:08 that wasn't priced at the higher end of market value

Best snippet of advice I've heard all year!

Original poster, you speak true when you say it ain't no bargain... but the heart wants what the heart wants.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Nov 26, 2021

Well, the photo style is easy to recognise, so we shouldn't be surprised by the price 😁

 

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Tony C.

·Nov 26, 2021·Ωf Jury member

ConElPueblo

Well, the photo style is easy to recognise...

Actually, the excellent photos are one thing that he deserves credit for!

 

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·Nov 26, 2021

Tony C.

Actually, the excellent photos are one thing that he deserves credit for!

I bought another watch from this seller a few years back and I was happy with the result of both the transaction and the watch. This watch is a 14k gold beauty and also comes serviced. I know it's at the high end of the spectrum but for a smooth transaction and a quality watch, I think sometimes it's worth it. I just haven't seen a honeycomb SM in this condition. With that said, I guess the consensus is that the price is the only issue. 😉

Thanks and enjoy your weekend.

 

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Tony C.

·Nov 26, 2021·Ωf Jury member

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I bought another watch from this seller a few years back and I was happy with the result of both the transaction and the watch. This watch is a 14k gold beauty and also comes serviced. I know it's at the high end of the spectrum but for a smooth transaction and a quality watch, I think sometimes it's worth it. I just haven't seen a honeycomb SM in this condition. With that said, I guess the consensus is that the price is the only issue

I also bought a rare model from him once. The main problem is not the high prices, but occasional misrepresentations.

 

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timjohn

·Nov 26, 2021

They are out there -- this 2686 cost me just under E1,100 last year

 

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Redwes25

·Nov 26, 2021

Tony C.

I also bought a rare model from him once. The main problem is not the high prices, but occasional misrepresentations.

yeah I don’t think he is the most honest with his statements but he does find some nice pieces. Just need to be careful buying from him.

 

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·Nov 27, 2021

timjohn

They are out there -- this 2686 cost me just under E1,100 last year

Very nice! I also have a similar one that I acquired when I was new in the search for one. I liked it because it had different 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 configurations rather than the traditional 3, 6, 9. 🤨 Definitely not a good example, hence the reason I was so excited to find the one above. Here are some pics:

 

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Zapatta

·Nov 27, 2021

Gold cap

 

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loniscup

·Nov 27, 2021

I must run away when I see 'honeycomb' on a title... 🥰

 

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BAJJ

·Nov 27, 2021

That's an absolutely stunning watch and I would love it too, but for me at that price it would have to have provenance, e.g. the original box and papers. Maybe that's unrealistic but it's where I'm at.🤨

 

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Truva1

·Nov 28, 2021

BenBagbag

I have a 14kt Gold Chronometre (2518 with 343rg) without lume and much prefer that look. No waffle dial.

What a fantastic watch.

 

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BenBagbag

·Nov 28, 2021

3k USD is hovering around special, chronometre grade.

I stress that the black/dark lume detracts from the piece IMO. The right nice orange/cream/light brown radium adds to a piece.

See difference below?