Well if you don’t see that those two “2”s are different then I don’t know what to say. Maybe it’s all correct. Like I say I just don’t know enough. But I do see differences between it and the one that I’m (possibly incorrectly) using as a reference.
I guess you could compare to currency. If there is a printed mistake those notes become highly desirable. Maybe in this case some don’t feel a misprint error is desirable unless it’s higher end like Omega or Rolex?
Omega's Speedmaster 220 bezel misprint has no significant increase in value or desire.
That is simply a matter of opinion. The rarity (or is it that rare?)of the 220 bezel misprint would make it desirable to many (other than purists I would think).
I guess you could compare to currency. If there is a printed mistake those notes become highly desirable. Maybe in this case some don’t feel a misprint error is desirable unless it’s higher end like Omega or Rolex?
Here’s a more aligned plan view on my wrist. Does the 2 still look incorrect? I’d say not.
Omega's Speedmaster 220 bezel misprint has no significant increase in value or desire.
I guess you could compare to currency. If there is a printed mistake those notes become highly desirable. Maybe in this case some don’t feel a misprint error is desirable unless it’s higher end like Omega or Rolex?
I guess you could compare to currency. If there is a printed mistake those notes become highly desirable. Maybe in this case some don’t feel a misprint error is desirable unless it’s higher end like Omega or Rolex?
I'd speculate that in any case the object in question will need to be in demand in the first place. Either by having a large following (such as coin collectors, etc) or being severly restricted in supply. If it's a common error on an item that is in plenty supply, I don't see any value generated from it.
Then there's the obiquity of it; the factory errors on some Rolexes are additionally interesting as it is a brand that claims to have a superior build quality and quality control which makes errors that more unusual.
I'd speculate that in any case the object in question will need to be in demand in the first place.
You took the words out of my mouth. These Wyler "HEATY DUyou won't make a fortune by investing in them. Just a fun little quirk.
You took the words out of my mouth. These Wyler "HEATY DUTY" watches have a well-known printing error, but you won't make a fortune by investing in them. Just a fun little quirk.
Exactly. It is a fun quirk. That is the exact reason I was drawn to this particular Seiko misprint. I didn’t ask “ Is this watch correct or did I buy a fake?”. I don’t collect watches to make money, in fact I’ve never sold a watch period. This simply comes down to you either enjoy it or not. Those who do not, automatically think it’s a fake based on low res, bad angle, grainy photos.
Likely both casebacks and date rings were sourced from a subcontractor, and either from China or Indonesia.
The positioning of the 2 as a single centered numeral vs the 2 as part of a two digit number may explain why there's a noticeable difference.
I would be curious to know what Rolex/Omega etc defect rate is. 1/5000? 1/10000? Car manufactures usually report their defect rate but not sure about luxury watch brands.
You took the words out of my mouth. These Wyler "HEATY DUTY" watches have a well-known printing error, but you won't make a fortune by investing in them. Just a fun little quirk.
Those who do not, automatically think it’s a fake based on low res, bad angle, grainy photos... and misspelled words engraved in the caseback
I wasn’t asking for anyones opinion on the correctness so it doesn’t matter at all
