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Somebody Has Just Dumped a Whole Heuer Collection on eBay

  1. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Jul 14, 2013

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  2. ulackfocus Jul 14, 2013

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    That Reverso just made my "watch list".
     
  3. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 14, 2013

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    some nice watches, but steep wankers' reserves!
     
  4. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 14, 2013

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    Me too. But I won't be bidding !
     
  5. stefan Jul 14, 2013

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  6. ulackfocus Jul 14, 2013

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    Now THAT'S worth a major thanks dude!
     
  7. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 14, 2013

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    Ok, stupid question time. If a seller puts a watch together from correct vintage parts, how could you ever tell ?
     
  8. stefan Jul 14, 2013

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    Sometimes you can't but this seller buys cheap and sometimes he uses parts that are not original, many Heuer collectors are aware of what he is doing.
     
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  9. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 14, 2013

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    Thanks Stefan. As ever it comes down to careful checking.

    By the way, I don't doubt what you say about this seller. It's something I was thinking about after a conversation with RJ about another seller.
     
  10. ulackfocus Jul 14, 2013

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    With certain brands, using correct replacement parts is acceptable - especially the lower priced manufacturers. Hamilton collectors are perfectly fine with redials too since International Dial in Ohio has many of the original dies. Personally, I can tell if the script is magnified and turned to a slight angle (if the ink has a reflection, it has depth like an original dial) and am not very keen on refinish dials that aren't perfect. If ID did a slightly better job it would be no issue. Anyway, it seems the more expensive the brand the less acceptable this practice is. There's a few Pacific Island sellers who are putting together some very nice looking Seikos and similar brands from NOS and nicely refinished parts.
     
  11. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 14, 2013

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    That's one issue, but I'd say this is the bigger one


    Ridiculous starting prices!
     
  12. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Jul 14, 2013

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    Half of those were relistings which never sold. And Stefan, thanks for the tip. I can delete him from my list. Now I know why those never sold other than the ridiculous reserves.
     
  13. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 14, 2013

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    So nothing particularly interesting out of this particular hoard?
     
  14. ulackfocus Jul 14, 2013

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    There are a few that could be at the right price. Problem is none of them are the right price. :(
     
  15. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 14, 2013

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    Not really. Most are indifferent to poor condition, esp for the prices asked. My pick from the current offerings is the Gallet, all original, for fans of patina. Starting price is about what its worth.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/GALLET-Vint...es_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item1c34bae5a1Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

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    everything else sort of shoddy or overpriced IMO