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Thoughts on this larger Tricompax?

  1. waXology Dec 31, 2014

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    Hi guys,

    Came across this good looking example and wanted to get your thoughts. Seller has said he bought it from a guy who's grandfather had it in a safe for most of it's life. To his knowledge no work has been done on it.

    Numbers appear correct and it's the larger size which i've been looking for but wanted to see what you all thought. It's on the pricey side but willing to entertain it if it all checks out.

    Thanks
     
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  2. rolokr Jan 2, 2015

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    Size ? Looks nice, sold one very similar !
     
  3. waXology Jan 2, 2015

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    37mm. I don't think I can fault it. Apart from the price hah
     
  4. rolokr Jan 2, 2015

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    I sold one like it with an original Girard Perregaux dial, $4500.
     
  5. waXology Jan 2, 2015

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    Thanks mate. Hoping to get it at around the same price. It is beautiful!
     
  6. rolokr Jan 2, 2015

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    I think a $4500 offer is fair, hope seller agrees!
     
  7. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jan 2, 2015

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    That dial is in great shape, and I agree $4500 is a fair offer for a 37mm example.
     
  8. rolokr Jan 2, 2015

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    Hard to find the larger size with such a mint dial !
     
  9. waXology Jan 8, 2015

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    Hi guys,

    Still trying negotiate on this. The seller won't budge on $US5500 (£3500) I think this one is way too expensive.

    What do you all think?
     
  10. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Jan 8, 2015

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    Price is still quite high but...that doesn't make it a bad buy.

    They're not making any more of these last time I checked. No doubt another example will come up for sale. In this condition or better? Who knows when. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year.

    Personally, I am not buying watches as investment (although that can be a nice bonus) and will pay up, within reason, for an example I really want.

    You've just said you think it is way too expensive... and so may have answered your own question. Either way, good luck with your hunt!
     
  11. Hijak Jan 8, 2015

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    Sage advice!:thumbsup:
     
  12. 10H10 Jan 8, 2015

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    The dial is in an exceptionnal condition ! Probably changed considering the pitted case around the pushers.
    In my opinion, the price is correct.
    Good luck, don't negociate too much...
     
  13. rolokr Jan 8, 2015

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    Be patient, I would not go that high, one will come along for a more
    fair price ? The dial looks nice, but the condition of the case does
    not warrant $5,500. Totally mint maybe worth that, but in my opinion
    not in this case.
     
  14. 10H10 Jan 8, 2015

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    You'r probably right about the case...
     
  15. Zuke Jan 8, 2015

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    Great looking watch!!!

    GL
     
  16. x3no Jan 21, 2015

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    Awesome watch, I want to add one like it to my (small but ever-growing) collection some day! Did you end up negotiating a deal or holding off?