So the process begins. I have listed in our private watch sales forum the first one - a Constellation Calendar from 1958 that I think any aspiring vintage Omega collector should consider. If it does not sell here I will go to eBay. I will go on offering the others here in succession, as I want to give my fellow OF acquaintances first dibs.
Thanks again to all who responded to my post. @pdxleaf and @Spacefruit in particular made excellent points. I would have taken the road of an auction sale of the lot, but in Australia there is no auction house I know of that would give the watches the attention (eg good photographs) that they deserve.
So the process begins. I have listed in our private watch sales forum the first one - a Constellation Calendar from 1958 that I think any aspiring vintage Omega collector should consider. If it does not sell here I will go to eBay. I will go on offering the others here in succession, as I want to give my fellow OF acquaintances first dibs.
I am sorry you are having health issues. I think you are taking the right approach, a careful measured sell off. Having lost my father a few years ago, I have some experience. He left my stepmom a pile of stuff to deal with, but did designate a friend to help her with his gun collection. Regardless, it was a project for her. He left his Speedy to me which is what really sparked my interest in watches. He had not worn the watch since the 70s, and I am sure he would have been happy to see me enjoy it so much. I think it is something that we could have bonded over. So if there is anyone in your family who would appreciate your watches or other possessions, I would encourage you not wait until you are gone to pass things on.
You are right - one son is definitely interested in one of my Speedmasters, so that won't be on offer. However as there are about 25 watches I doubt he would want them all, but on your prompting I will check with him.
