I think this is the only modern Seamaster which by the way was discontinued a few years ago, that is selling these days in the pre-owned market for close or more than the original MSRP of a new one!​

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I recall a review on this model where the author described the MSRP as a bargain based on its qualities...if memory serves me well, I think the MSRP in 2007-08 was around $1700? Was it?​

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Edit: the MSRP in 2003 was $1,750​

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Check out these two..​

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Seamaster-Auto-2254-50-00-Full-Omega-Warranty-/221105569048?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=GEFhAXml7oZ2tqBzSrH3v+QdyWU=&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network​

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The first auction is up to a bid $1951? There's gotta be something fishy going on. These used to sell for $1000 - $1400 depending on condition and if it had box & papers. They certainly aren't rare and have a slightly modified ETA 2892-A2 inside so what the hell is making them so chased after now?

 

Dunno - but I keep looking at how these are selling recently and many are going over the $1600 mark. Even at $1000-1400 when you factor the practice of a 30-35% discount from MSRP that was common those years, they still selling close to or higher than their original cost.

 

ahhh I'll sleep better tonite....a reason to hold on to mine as part on my retirement account

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The Great White GMT is on my list of must haves.

 

Its a classic look which Omega have pulled off very well in both these Omegas

 

$2,125 and two hours to go..

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I paid $1930 six months ago for a complete set that was 97%. I felt like it was not a great deal but the watch was nearly NOS. Not a ding, not a scratch, I would have believed it was NEVER worn if the seller had told me. It is now my daily wearer.

 

Agree on the first (1) premise of your statement - this applies not only to watches but any other article. Regarding the second part (2) - if you saying or implying that all SMPs that were produced during the same year as the 2254.50 are selling today above their original MSRP then, I fully disagree.

 

Did you buy from a dealer? or an individual sale? locally or the internet?

Lets do the math. What you paid for the watch ($1930 this year) is somewhere around $180 more than its original NIB MSRP ($1750 in 2003) or slightly10% more. Now, assuming the typical 30% off MSRP commonly given those days, then the original owner walked out of the shop by paying ~$1225 for the watch. Then, what you paid represents approximately a 57% gain.

You did good! Better yet is that you stayed away from other low-priced Seamasters that are found locally!

 

ching, ching...​

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You see Jud? you did well!

 

Can be had for $2050 with box and papers

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I didn't feel like I did that well at the time. Full sets were going for $1,500 but they were not as clean as the watch I purchased. I would rather pay extra for a clean unpolished example. I showed this one to a friend and told him it was used, he did not believe me. Unfortunately it definitely looks used now.

It was a dealer, George Abrahams, and the second wire transfer I had done for a watch. Made me extremely nervous because I had gotten burned on my first wire transfer. I would highly recommend George though. It was for my birthday and he offered to go back to the shipper and pay extra for Saturday delivery. I keep an eye out for his sales now because he sells quite a few Omegas and they are usually extremely clean.