Speedy Tintin information gathering

S SpeedyTomorrow

I appreciate all the replies. I went back to my Rolex AD and had my Batman Sized. The TinTin was gone. The owner is a fan of the watch and is keeping it. I think all involved got a good deal. It’s a fun hobby to be a part of. Batman is now discontinued as well. It was an exciting transaction.

However I’ll be adding back a TinTin. I’ve had an email since my post with someone offering me theirs at $11,500!!!!

I’m broke as of this moment but sometime in February I’ll be a buyer for a NOS unworn TinTin. Till then a FOIS will pick up the slack.

mokofoko

That just makes me angry for some reason.

S SpeedyTomorrow

Here’s a lesson in what not to do with an Omega Speedmaster TinTin. My mistake a week back.

I get a call from a Rolex dealer that is around 3 hours away. I put in my name years back for a BLNR Batman on a work trip and forgot. To my surprise I get the call and I’m short on cash.

I offer my used Speedmaster TinTin in trade. Jokingly mind you. Not expecting the response. $8000 if I have the box and papers. I did have the box and papers.

I drive out there thinking this must be a mistake. No way is this watch already $8000. Well... A few hours later I own a Rolex BLNR Batman that cost me around $2k and a TinTin.

I drive home like I robbed a bank.

I then get home, find this thread and all the Omega TinTin articles and I’m full of regret.

Then about a week later rumor has it that the Batman is now discontinued so I’m even more conflicted. I don’t want to undo my trade but damn I regret letting go of the TinTin. I truly don’t want to wait when these are $15-$16,000 or more and I realize I can’t wait. I started selling a few things around the house on eBay and I’ve started looking at my lesser worn watches.

Here’s my issue, I just do not ever want to wear a previously worn watch. I need New Old Stock. I personally do not bond with previously worn watches. But it seems on the used market the TinTin is no longer possible NOS. I might not have an option but to buy a previously worn watch but again it has no appeal to me.

My hope is that I sell a few things and save up and get lucky and find an unworn TinTin. I might be dreaming but my dreams keep me working hard.

If you own a TinTin Cherish it. Something crazy is happening with this watch.

Nice to join and be a small part of this crazy subject and discussion. Cheers all!

Skipper_S

That’s how demand and supply works man!

Collectors will keep this watch and they will only consider selling it if they ever decide it with a price that won’t make them regret it... so 10k+ is not crazy (mAybe not for a short term transaction but a year from now I find it possible)

Just my 2 cents 😀

mokofoko

That just makes me angry for some reason.

S SpeedyTomorrow

I understand and agree. NOS TinTin’s should be an under $10,000 watch. $11500 for a TinTin might be the future but it’s too pricey for now. Yes I understand unworn copies of this watch are more sought after and that there are very few left. I believe I’ll pick up and unworn copy for $10,000 or less sooner rather than later. Waiting till February to buy and if for some reason they are over $10,000 by then, well, I’ll adjust and pay the price. Not the end of the world.

R rmcard

I'd love to see it as a $20,000 watch, but I think that's just speculation. The market seems to be maturing and settling in at around $6500-$7000 for used in good condition and $7500-$8000 for NOS. The NOS watches priced at $8000 are just sitting there. The one NOS watch on Chrono24 priced at $7400 now shows as "Reserved."