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Bizcut1
·Very unlikely. Check Chrono 24 and ebay for yourself.
Speedmaster racing 40mm collectable?
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tikkathree
·The watch isn't sold in the current catalog, so that means no more are being produced. The automatic co axial movement adds refinement as does the guilloche on the sub dials. The issue for any watch that is going to increase in value has a lot to do with how many were produced, and how unique this watch was compared to whatever else was in the catalog. This watch did come with a red dial with black sub dials. I can find a few of those for sale, so the red dial seems to be rarer, but they don't seem to command a higher price than the white/black or black/white dials. When collectors look for a Speedmaster that may increase in value, it is more likely to be based on the "moonwatch" and more likely to have been limited number production runs. Also more likely to be collectible are lower volume and hard to obtain boutique only watches such as the current Silver Snoopy Award watch. This Silver Snoopy watch is $9600 MSRP but on C24 today the watch has an asking price three times above this amount.
But maybe that's just because there's an element of follow-my-leader in the watch market and it takes a gambler to climb the fence and strike out on their own and, who knows, maybe even start a new trend? Maybe our OP stands their best chance of making a return if they can buy the watch with a significant discount. Our maybe our OP is on the way to being one of they "influencers"?
Oh and there's a reason I've got three maybes in there......🍿
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Rado63
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Disagree. Few LE’s languished unsold and then became popular. A few people made very concerted efforts on the Tin Tin…
but all the Snoopies where desired from the start. ST1’s big from day one while ST2’s sit…
Italian Albino and Mitsuoka are pre internet but made a splash as soon as they got exposure. But the similar German BA’s are unloved with little future of massive appreciation. The AS has been high for ever…
I don’t see the scenario your referencing.
You didn't read both of my posts. In the first post I used the Silver Snoopy as an example of a limited availability watch that is difficult to obtain and is now three times over retail .
Here it is:
The watch isn't sold in the current catalog, so that means no more are being produced. The automatic co axial movement adds refinement as does the guilloche on the sub dials. The issue for any watch that is going to increase in value has a lot to do with how many were produced, and how unique this watch was compared to whatever else was in the catalog. This watch did come with a red dial with black sub dials. I can find a few of those for sale, so the red dial seems to be rarer, but they don't seem to command a higher price than the white/black or black/white dials. When collectors look for a Speedmaster that may increase in value, it is more likely to be based on the "moonwatch" and more likely to have been limited number production runs. Also more likely to be collectible are lower volume and hard to obtain boutique only watches such as the current Silver Snoopy Award watch. This Silver Snoopy watch is $9600 MSRP but on C24 today the watch has an asking price three times above this amount.
You did read my second post and because you are not aware of previous LE valuations I can give you an example from 2007.
This LE watch went for below retail In 2007 this Apollo 15 LE Omega made 1970 examples had a MSRP of $4200 being offered in 2007 for $3K.
Here is the post
https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-omega-speedmaster-apollo-15-limited-edition.160397/
In 2020 the same watch 2007 LE Omega Apollo 15 LE on C24
Least expensive asking price on C24 $9868
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/speedmaster-apollo-15-35th-anniversary--id19801265.htm
Most expensive asking price on C24 for the Apollo 15th anniversary watch limited to 1970 original MSRP $4200 now at $$11858 from the UK and if it includes VAT I don't pay VAT but I may pay duty at customs then minus VAT it's $9882.
How many examples of LE Moon watches selling below MSRP would you like? You only referenced two recent examples.
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...You didn't read both of my posts. In the first post I used the Silver Snoopy as an example of a limited availability watch that is difficult to obtain and is now three times over retail .
Here it is:
The watch isn't sold in the current catalog, so that means no more are being produced. The automatic co axial movement adds refinement as does the guilloche on the sub dials. The issue for any watch that is going to increase in value has a lot to do with how many were produced, and how unique this watch was compared to whatever else was in the catalog. This watch did come with a red dial with black sub dials. I can find a few of those for sale, so the red dial seems to be rarer, but they don't seem to command a higher price than the white/black or black/white dials. When collectors look for a Speedmaster that may increase in value, it is more likely to be based on the "moonwatch" and more likely to have been limited number production runs. Also more likely to be collectible are lower volume and hard to obtain boutique only watches such as the current Silver Snoopy Award watch. This Silver Snoopy watch is $9600 MSRP but on C24 today the watch has an asking price three times above this amount.
You did read my second post and because you are not aware of previous LE valuations I can give you an example from 2007.
This LE watch went for below retail In 2007 this Apollo 15 LE Omega made 1970 examples had a MSRP of $4200 being offered in 2007 for $3K.
Here is the post
https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/fs-omega-speedmaster-apollo-15-limited-edition.160397/
In 2020 the same watch 2007 LE Omega Apollo 15 LE on C24
Least expensive asking price on C24 $9868
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/speedmaster-apollo-15-35th-anniversary--id19801265.htm
Most expensive asking price on C24 for the Apollo 15th anniversary watch limited to 1970 original MSRP $4200 now at $$11858 from the UK and if it includes VAT I don't pay VAT but I may pay duty at customs then minus VAT it's $9882.
How many examples of LE Moon watches selling below MSRP would you like? You only referenced two recent examples.
I also fail to see how your equating LE’s to a run of the mill reduced in size model that isn’t particularly loved as it’s styling is neither classic nor contemporary. Omega hit a low point in design around then. These imho and the markets take feel they fairly exemplify that period of Omega’s. The Dynamics from that period and the odd high end Deville models all feel oddly dated in a way watches tend not to do.
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yorkzilla
·I bought the gray/yellow one because it is automatic, liked the aesthetic, and was a better fit for my small wrist. For me, it’s a fun watch. I wear it frequently. I don’t think I’ll be selling it anytime soon.
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Bucks
·Thank you for the replies. I have learnt a bit about the watch from you good people - didn't realise it was more of an Asian market watch. I never really expected it to retain full value, I just don't want to purchase something that may sink like a stone value wise because I know sooner or later I'll flip it. And 40mm is really my sweet spot as I have smaller wrists. I may just end up getting one anyway as $5000aud is not a real lot of money.
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...Thank you for the replies. I have learnt a bit about the watch from you good people - didn't realise it was more of an Asian market watch. I never really expected it to retain full value, I just don't want to purchase something that may sink like a stone value wise because I know sooner or later I'll flip it. And 40mm is really my sweet spot as I have smaller wrists. I may just end up getting one anyway as $5000aud is not a real lot of money.
they will stay flat… unless the watch market drops out.
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sidKop
·I brought 2nd hand from a dealer and paid around $4,000 and resold a year or so later for around $3,500. I wouldn’t expect this to increase in value (or even hold it’s own). But there’s always the possibility that someone wants to but it when you’re ready to sell. When I went to sell mine it only took a few weeks so it’s not incredibly difficult to sell
