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  1. Biezmez Dec 12, 2018

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    I was watching this auction on a Swedish site for a black dialed Omega Suveran with the 30T2 movement and I believe they came with a 2400 case. I know these were made especially for the Swedish market.

    It sold for 19,625 Swedish kr(approx 1900€).

    I’m aware that black dials don’t crop up as often, but isn’t €1900 a high price? That would get you a very nice constellation.

    Is there more to a black Suveran than meets the eye?

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  2. marturx Dec 12, 2018

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    I sold a couple of good ones to the Museum several years ago for a price not so much below this one, so I guess prices are catching up. The one above seems to be in excellent condition, which is rare, and seems to be a little brown too?

    Crazy prize, no doubt. But craziness is all over the vintage watch theater at the moment, so why not these?
     
  3. ConElPueblo Dec 12, 2018

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    You weren't the only one to watch that auction in amazement...
     
  4. Biezmez Dec 12, 2018

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    I guess it ticks the boxes for originality and condition that’ll get you a long way in the market.

    .......maybe someone also needed the perfect Christmas gift.
     
  5. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 20, 2018

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    Sometimes you have to pay up...I really wanted it!

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  6. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Dec 20, 2018

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    Sometimes we lust......Kyle for this Suveran, I lust for a Signal Corps, we all have a beauty we are reaching for!

    Thank goodness we reach in different directions or they would all be priced like Speedmasters.

    I love it, young man!
     
  7. Biezmez Dec 21, 2018

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    It looks really nice and original with a great colour on the lume. It would be interesting to see what it looks like with a new/ polished glass, I’m sure the dial will look amazing.
    Enjoy.
     
  8. Kapka Dec 21, 2018

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    I was on it too but got lost pretty quick after the bidding war started. It did get much higher than I expected but I’m pretty sure it will be standard price in just few years. Great watch anyway, and congrats @kyle L .
     
  9. tdn-dk Dec 21, 2018

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    I happy i got my Suverän's years back when nobody cared about them and prices were low :D

    Checked my archives, got this Suverän in 2013 for 310$ :)

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  10. Kapka Dec 21, 2018

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  11. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 22, 2018

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    Much better! :)

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  12. Rolycoaster Dec 22, 2018

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    Is that the result of a polish or a replaced crystal? If it's polished, about how long does it take to get this kind of result? It looks great.
     
  13. KingCrouchy Dec 22, 2018

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    @kyle L Amazing piece! Looks very nice! I definitely think the Suverän are still underrated today, and your price paid will soon reflect the market. Enjoy that beauty!
     
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  14. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 22, 2018

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    Very fine sandpaper and some polywatch. Maybe 10 minutes?
     
  15. Rolycoaster Dec 22, 2018

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    What do you call very fine? 1200 grit?
     
  16. Tempus Dec 22, 2018

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    I use 2000 grit wet and dry followed by polywatch for very badly scratched crystals.
     
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  17. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 22, 2018

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    I use the same or very similar to Tempus - 3M wetordry 213Q.
     
  18. chronoboy64 Dec 22, 2018

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    Great catch on a watch I never had on my focus before.
    Huge congrats and wear in good health :thumbsup:
     
  19. ANALOGUE Dec 23, 2018

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    Congrats to an awesome watch!
    However, I have to admit I am a bit sad. This watch have produced a lot of talk in Sweden and Suveräns suddenly jumped from 5ish kSEK to 10-20KSEK.

    I have not yet got a Suverän and like 5ish better... ;)

    Wonder what non-suverän omegas from the same era are worth now...?

    Threads are more fun with pics... ;)
    My non-suverän from the same era. IMG_20180601_070704.jpg
     
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  20. Hnansen Dec 23, 2018

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    Honestly, I highly doubt it. They aren't really that rare on this side of the pond. I have owned four different Suveräns in good to excellent condition, and I have never even paid close to what the OP paid.

    A very nice watch, nonetheless! :)
     
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