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  1. Sherbie Aug 12, 2013

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    Dear forum members, have a chance to purchase a Seamaster Auto Chronograph, cal 1040 in very good condition. Its a 176.005 case, in gold plate, the movement is absolutely pristine (untouched since 1972)

    photo borrowed shamelessly from another member, buts its in the same condition as this one - can see the finishing on the case still.

    It does have an inscription on the case back , and I can buy it for about £900.

    should I pull the trigger?

    comments please

    cheers, Paul
     
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  2. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 12, 2013

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    Sounds like a reasonable asking price for England. Depends on condition as ever though ;)
     
  3. Sherbie Aug 12, 2013

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    Condition was excellent really. It has been worn, but no major dents or dings, crystal is very good, movement is in brilliant condition ( screws completely untouched), and as far as I can tell, the case has its original finishing details. From memory, the only thing that worries me is that I dont remember seeing a black box around the data window, and all photos I,ve seen from the web have a black border

    does anyone know different? ( I will check again tomorrow anyway)

    watch is is in a bricks and mortar store in France, so no real idea how the French watch market compares with the UK, but its in an expensive tourist city, so I guess I,m not going to get any bargains!

    cheers, paul
     
  4. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 12, 2013

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    The French prices are often more inflated than English ones, especially in Paris.
     
  5. watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Aug 13, 2013

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    forget gold plated examples. kind regards. achim
     
  6. rick42650 Aug 13, 2013

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    I agree about gold plated.... a much nicer version of this watch is in all stainless steel with a dark blue dial; generally pricier-but worth it....easier to sell later...