Just a quick enquiry from the experts about these watches and what they sell for? What are the best movements? Variants? Are they collectible? This is virgin territory to me as I never really had any interest in these type of watches but I'm starting to convert and I'd like to learn a little more about them!
Alex There aren't many variants really - there's a racing dial, which is more "collectable" than the standard black dial & some gold versions which occasionally pop up. The movement is a cal 861, so servicing is no problem. In the UK they tend to sell for £800-1500 depending on condition, dial and naivety of the buyer I have seen some at watch fairs for £700-800 and with papers, but not in very good cosmetic condition. Does that help at all ?
No that's perfect, thanks Warren! I'm just getting a feel for what's out there. What would you expect to pay for one in cosmetically good condition, dial very clean with box & papers? Perhaps you would tell me the "trade" price and the price you would "want" to pay if in good condition.
I'm a cheapskate so I wouldn't want to pay over £900 with papers. But if you really want a clean one with papers you'll end up paying more !