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  1. seamonster Respectable Member Jan 16, 2013

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    My friend is a little too slow, thinking whether or not to buy this SM 300 (at A$3 995.00) and now it is 'SOLD'.

    http://www.thewatchgallery.com.au/shop/omega-all-original-1960s-seamaster-300-165-024/

    However, there is another on chrono24 but the price is much higher (US$5 244.00) than the one from 'The Watch Gallery' Melbourne.

    http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/se...ch&dosearch=true&urlSubpath=/search/index.htm

    Which do you think is the better of the two watches, taking into account factory-originality and $$, apart from other aspects?

    Thank-you.
     
  2. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jan 16, 2013

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    last time i was in at the watch gallery, they said that their website is often chronically out of date, and lots of things in stock are not on the website, etc
     
  3. seamonster Respectable Member Jan 17, 2013

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    My friend has contacted 'The Watch Gallery' and they do not have anymore SM 300 for sale, unfortunately.

    Thank-you.
     
  4. MyVintageOmega Jan 17, 2013

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    Well they both have the 1506 strap which is good but most prefer the 1039 (original). The first one has an aged patina that is some-what abnormal and the secound one has a beautiful patina. The price of the first is at the high average and the secound one priced very high...(Darn...I'd consider selling mine at that price.) The secound one is in excellant shape and not quite mint (meaning no marks). I would not move on either......a better deal for one can be had. Both seem original......bezel on the secound one looks first edition.//Best regards
     
  5. T5AUS Jan 17, 2013

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    Your friend should follow the UK auction rooms, last night he could have had this equally comparable Seamaster 300 for almost half the price (check lot 87) ;)
    http://www.arthurjohnson.co.uk/sale_results/result/0525H/cat/S2?pg=4
     
  6. flame Speedmaster Neil Jan 17, 2013

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  7. flame Speedmaster Neil Jan 17, 2013

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    Personally I preferred the look (& price/value) of lot 154....the Cal 321 Speedy....:cool:

    Best - Neil
     
  8. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 17, 2013

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    Bloody hell, that Speedy was in a bit of a state :eek: Wonder if the rust on the bracelet hints at something worse inside the case :whistling:
     
  9. flame Speedmaster Neil Jan 17, 2013

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    Hi Warren

    I think it would come up just fine....pity I won't actually find out !

    Best - Neil
     
  10. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 17, 2013

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    Hi Neil.

    It'd definitely be worth a physical inspection before bidding. Don't think I'd be brave enough to chance it otherwise !
     
  11. T5AUS Jan 17, 2013

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    Yep, buyers premium is strong but still a good buy and all the Speedies were worth a punt at that kind of money, nothing like a good project watch ;)
     
  12. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jan 17, 2013

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    What was the final price of the speedmaster all inclusive?
     
  13. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 17, 2013

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    If the buyers premium was 20%, then it should have been £2040 / $3265.
     
  14. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jan 17, 2013

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    Well, that's really not a bargain - it is on the high side for the condition of the watch.
     
  15. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 17, 2013

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    It's roughly what the '67 Speedy will end up costing me once I have paid 20% VAT, which is why I think I got it for a reasonable price & not a great price.
     
  16. flame Speedmaster Neil Jan 17, 2013

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    Blimey Guys....not often we see a Sub £2k 321 Speedy nowadays....regardless of condition !

    Best - Neil
     
  17. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 17, 2013

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    We're just a bunch of cheapskates...

    Or out of touch dinosaurs. Depends on your point of view I suppose.

    ::popcorn::
     
  18. ulackfocus Jan 17, 2013

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    I just had a conversation with a couple of guys I've know for a while, and we were wondering if we've been stuck bidding at 2011 prices - and it's costing us watches. I would bet that the majority of us aren't cheapskates, just a little behind the times. I know I've shelled out more than market value for premium pieces in excellent condition and it's paid off after a couple years as far as their current value...... not that I want to make a habit out of that. :p
     
  19. seamonster Respectable Member Jan 17, 2013

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    The information you provide is appreciated.

    My friend is now lying low, till a reasonably priced great condition one comes along. However, we will not wait for your watch to be on the market sooner or later, despite your saying '(Darn...I'd consider selling mine at that price.)'. If ever you decide to sell, it will a long wait from now.

    Thank-you.
     
  20. seamonster Respectable Member Jan 17, 2013

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    Indeed it appears almost half the price. When taking into account the buyer's premium of 20% and also, GST plus all the duties (approximately another 15% more) to be paid when the watch finally arrives in Australia, it is not cheap any longer.

    Thank-you.