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  1. T<25 Jun 12, 2016

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    Been hunting for Speedmaster 2998 for awhile without much luck. Now there is a tropical 2998 listed on eBay and the current bid is already at $9100. Likely this one will also goes to my dream instead. But a couple observation here to share in case someone else is also interested. Based on the pictures provided the DON bezel is uncommon or arguably incorrect for the model and the lume on the minute hands may also been retouched. Regardless, this one should go BIG.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Speed...067562?hash=item1a1546226a:g:ItAAAOSwmtJXW3iUPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  2. zimmerit5 Jun 13, 2016

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  4. kov Trüffelschwein. Jun 13, 2016

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    Was asking myself if that seller from Mexico is trustworthy. Anybody any feedback to share? :rolleyes:
     
  5. Baz9614 Jun 19, 2016

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    48k USD with 6mins left! :eek: And from a seller with only 30 previous sales!! Crazy!
     
  6. robocaspar Jun 19, 2016

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    Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
     
  7. Baz9614 Jun 19, 2016

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    $52k Sold!
     
  8. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Jun 19, 2016

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    $52+K. Wow
     
  9. T<25 Jun 19, 2016

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    $52k totally justified for Father's Day gift.
     
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  10. leetse2 Jun 19, 2016

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    This is one instance I wish my daughter wasn't 3 and could afford a gift like this for me...
     
  11. sky21 Jun 19, 2016

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    My $50k plus prediction came true!!
     
  12. ping pong patina Jun 19, 2016

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    daylight robbery !!!!!! 238807_full.jpg daylight_robbery_two_940x529.jpg images.jpg
     
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  13. Concorde Jun 19, 2016

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    I wonder what will be the cost of these birds in 2019.
     
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  14. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Jun 19, 2016

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    More?
     
  15. Concorde Jun 19, 2016

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    at least 45% more but I can be wrong, good Speedmaster 321
    every day are more scarce.
     
  16. E-diddy Jun 19, 2016

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    can't believe the sale price given the offering. the hodinkee bump helped. he originally posted it for 56k and it came somewhat close.
     
  17. Optimizer13 Jun 20, 2016

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    tropical + lollipop premium, mixed with hodinkee bump
     
  18. kov Trüffelschwein. Jun 20, 2016

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    wow - I'm really wondering to know how this transaction will be closed.
     
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  19. $€X¥ Jun 20, 2016

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    Speedmaster 101 price chart for June 2016- 2915-3 -$40,000/2998-1-$42,000/2998-2-$52,000/2998-3-$22,000,Viva Mexico.
     
  20. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Jun 20, 2016

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    If you are going to quote the chart, do it right:

    Reference


    Poor Running Good Collector
    2915-1*** VAP 55000 70000 110000
    2915-2*** VAP 40000 60000 95000
    2915-3*** VAP 18500 28000 40000

    2998-1 VAP 15000 27000 42000
    2998-2 VAP 14000 26000 34000
    2998-3 VAP 9000 16000 22000
    2998-4 VAP 9000 16000 22000
    2998-5 VAP 9000 16000 22000
    2998-6 VAP 9000 16000 22000
    2998-61 VAP 9000 16000 22000
    2998-62 VAP 9000 16000 22000

    VAP = Value as parts.

    And REMEMBER:

    The chart is a TOOL. It requires a BRAIN to operate it to get useful information.
    http://speedmaster101.com/price-chart-2/
    I have not updated it since April as there has been little movement in prices, but more importantly real life has been getting in the way!

    Another thing, the watch we are discussing is a BROWN dial 2998, with a lollipop. This is a highly desirable piece, leaving aside the subdial damage and uncertain ageing which may or may not be an issue. (it is not for me).

    I make it clear you cannot use the chart to value a brown dial. Brown dials are another matter entirely, an entire sub culture that some respected collectors to not subscribe to at all!

    http://speedmaster101.com/blog/brown-dials/