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  1. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Oct 20, 2012

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  4. seamonster Respectable Member Oct 20, 2012

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    Respectable Member MSNWatch

    It is not easy trying to explain something to someone whose knowledge about vintage-watches is a little shallow.

    Definitely a top condition watch is not easy to come by and those knowledgeable buyers will be willing to pay a premium for one.

    I have even heard two people arguing, over an average 18k Omega Constellation (probably the price is $2 400.00) against a superb vintage Omega Railmaster (probably the price is $4 000.00). The Constellation owner alleged the Railmaster owner had overpaid for his watch. The reason: how on earth could a stainless-steel watch be more expensive than an 18k solid gold watch????

    When I heard of this argument, I did not know whether I should laugh at the reasoning or feel, terribly upset.

    Thank-you.
     
  5. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 20, 2012

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    Yeah, I figure mine has gone up 300 since I bought it. Of course I figure Dennis's had gone down :p
     
  6. ulackfocus Oct 20, 2012

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    Show them a Paul Newman Daytona and then an 18ct DateJust from the same era. Argument won in favor of stainless. ;) Some people get it, others don't - and it's only because they don't understand the nuances of supply & demand plus rarity and desirability of some models over others. If they're vintage collectors it doesn't take long for them to catch on.

    Keep on trying. :D
     
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  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 20, 2012

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    I love that first one... looks stunning. Still prefer my 2627 stepped dial but having a no date full rotor for convenience would be nice.
     
  9. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Oct 20, 2012

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    Grrrr I need more gold...:p
     
  10. alam Oct 20, 2012

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    This Seller has an excellent marketing scheme. He knows his watches and presents them in clear pictures with lots of details. Kudos for him :thumbsup:
     
  11. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 20, 2012

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    Yes , he sells a lot of good watches,.. But.......he also sells some hideous, refinished dial, Constellations as well....be careful.;)
     
  12. seamonster Respectable Member Oct 20, 2012

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    Respectable Member cicindela

    I concur.

    Usually a dealer who earns a living selling vintage-watches will sell just anything that he gets, without disclosing the negative aspects of the watch. (Save for the reputable ones but again, his price may perhaps be slightly higher than usual.) Buying from a well-informed enthusiast who has to sell to upgrade, we would most probably get a factory-original example.

    Thank-you.
     
  13. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 22, 2012

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  15. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 22, 2012

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  16. Lex4TDI4Life Oct 22, 2012

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    Is there anything legitimate to justify the $2500 premium over the piece in the original post?
     
  17. ulackfocus Oct 22, 2012

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  18. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Oct 22, 2012

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    Among Zenith-philes that seller is known to be a bit slippery - some very fine pieces alongside some pretty sophisticated frankens.
     
  19. ulackfocus Oct 22, 2012

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    Sophistofranken. It has potential for a new term. :p
     
  20. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Oct 22, 2012

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    not nearly as good as "ninjas of disappointment:"