Speedy Tintin information gathering

Dwix · Mar 10, 2019

dwboston
People with "rare" Beanie Babies were convinced they were sitting on a gold mine too.

Take whatever amount Omega made and subtract those. ...in a bank safe or destroyed in a crusher, what’s the difference? Nobody will see them or wear them. Which is totally not a judgement, I’m just saying ironically it’s the same.

DLT222 · Mar 10, 2019

you have to question that the people giving it a bashing are the people that missed these when they were cheap!

In terms of 'pump & dump' I certainly don't think its a case of that, its simply a great piece that was not sought after when new but now every speedy guy wants one.

I paid $2400 for my first in 2012 (still unworn) as an indication.

I have 2 left if anyone is interested. One NOS and one very slightly used - May as well get that in there too!

dwboston · Mar 10, 2019

DLT222
you have to question that the people giving it a bashing are the people that missed these when they were cheap!

In terms of 'pump & dump' I certainly don't think its a case of that, its simply a great piece that was not sought after when new but now every speedy guy wants one.

I paid $2400 for my first in 2012 (still unworn) as an indication.

I have 2 left if anyone is interested. One NOS and one very slightly used - May as well get that in there too!

You really have to question the people that own them and post incessantly regarding the "value" of the watch and the latest asking price updates. I don't give a hoot about the watch. I find it ugly and unappealing. To each their own. But the incessant claims about skyrocketing value are comical and transparent.

smitty190373 · Mar 10, 2019

dwboston
You really have to question the people that own them and post incessantly regarding the "value" of the watch and the latest asking price updates. I don't give a hoot about the watch. I find it ugly and unappealing. To each their own. But the incessant claims about skyrocketing value are comical and transparent.

That's easily fixed, don't follow the thread.

I do agree it's pretty boring now. But for someone who gave a hoot about the watch and didn't find Tinitins ugly an unappealing, it was an interesting and informative read... + 6 months ago.

Over the last 12 months Tintins have doubled in value, which has transformed the thread. While you find the claims comical, unfortunately it's fact.

Dwix · Mar 10, 2019

Ya really. Don’t be so bitter.

fergusm · Mar 11, 2019

teojjsg
A rare group photo before they go back into bank's safe...

It’s kinda sad that these lovely watches will likely never be used by anyone.... to actually tell the time

teojjsg · Mar 11, 2019

fergusm
It’s kinda sad that these lovely watches will likely never be used by anyone.... to actually tell the time

They will. I have 3 kids. One each for them when the time comes. The black leather pc for myself and selling one pc as listed in the buy/sell section.

jetkins · Mar 12, 2019

elmar2001
Thank you. I like the thin stripes and I have only seen them with wider stripes. I will keep my eyes open to find such a strap.

Here's where I got mine, which seems practically identical: https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/...h-thin-red-and-white-stripe-18-mm-20-mm-22-mm

Inushuk · Mar 12, 2019

😀 yes it look the same

WurstEver · Mar 12, 2019

Looks great 👍 Go Saints!

dm13 · Mar 16, 2019

I sold my TinTin to David SW yesterday while I was in Orlando (I’m doing big time house remodeling so I’ve decided to become a one watch guy and have purged my entire collection down to my favorite - SubC). It was fun (and lucrative!) being a member of the TinTin club! I’ll keep lurking on this thread to see the awesome photos you guys post of your TinTins! It’ll also be fun watching the value of the watch climb as they say to the moon!

DLT222 · Mar 16, 2019

fergusm
It’s kinda sad that these lovely watches will likely never be used by anyone.... to actually tell the time

Very true! But when pulled out the safe in 15 years time and they are all mint, let see who is laughing then huh!

fergusm · Mar 16, 2019

I guess there are 2 types of people here... those who love watches, and those who view them as a commodity, to profit from.

To the moon · Mar 16, 2019

fergusm
I guess there are 2 types of people here... those who love watches, and those who view them as a commodity, to profit from.

I love my collection. But, hate losing money. However much I adore a certain piece I will not purchase if it will depreciate by thousands as soon as I've walked out the store. Sorry

Redbirdsfan70 · Mar 16, 2019

@dm13 good luck on the remodel! And since you asked here are a few pics

GMTspeedmaster · Mar 17, 2019

Redbirdsfan70
@dm13 good luck on the remodel! And since you asked here are a few pics

drool!

mokofoko · Mar 17, 2019

fergusm
I guess there are 2 types of people here... those who love watches, and those who view them as a commodity, to profit from.

That's your third critical comment (implied) in this thread in a row. That just seems unnecessary... let people talk dollars/cents if they want to. Most of us are just here to see the pretty pictures.

The Father · Mar 17, 2019

I like watches. Will not pass up the chance to make a couple bucks though.

xantiagib · Mar 22, 2019

I like and wear my watches - I have rarely lost money on them and ejoyed them a lot while they were in my possession.
I've been made redundant at work 3 times in the last 15-20 years so nice to know I have enough in my watches to keep me going for a year or so - when it happens again

SpeedyTomorrow · Mar 22, 2019

I visited a local Omega dealer today and they had a used TinTin. Sticker $11,000. They said it was bought online because they wanted a “Showpiece” for the store. They claim it’s been a nonstop conversation piece and have had many offers in the last 24 hours on it. The price was firm. Very interesting.