Dear Forum Members,
The box which the Omega leatherette came in, says Burgundy dial.
Where would I find information of previous sales?
My non-watch-enthusiast friends sadly seem to combine the sentences 'nice watch!' with 'how much is it worth?' Instead of 'what does it do?'
Most watches belonging to the present generation will be sold by the next that inherit them.
Oh I don't know about that, quite a few of us are young guys, there's a real trend towards blokes in their 20s not dressing like slobs anymore, and watches, money clips, tie clips etc are very common now, especially in finance/law.
It is sad, but young people do no use watches anymore; they use their mobile phones for everything, including telling the time. Most watches belonging to the present generation will be sold by the next that inherit them.
Can you show us a picture ?
Ebay completed listings, Antiquorum (or other auction houses that show results on internet), forums, Chrono24, etc.
Of course, you cannot compile or reduce all the information you find to the correct price as a standard, but you can make yourself an idea.
It is actually a matter of supply and demand. The higher the demand, the higher the price, usually. When the condition is mint or NOS, the demand is definitely high. The same happens to BU coins compared to other grade coins.
For instance, i see the Speedmaster101 price guide shows $5500 for ref. 145.022-69 in Collector's condition - for April 2014.
Isnardi's price guide, shows 3000-3500 Euro for the same condition, although the prices are for 2006-2007.
However, i have to agree with pitpro when saying that it's hard to point a comparable sale.
Maybe the value starts the passion.
Some find watches simply as good investments... then the more you eat, the hungrier you get. This is when they get the fever.
We have a saying: one generation gathers the collection, the second preserves it and the third squanders the inheritance.
I am interested in selling the Omega Speedmaster Professional to someone who will appreciate the artistic preservation of this timepiece.
Okay SpikeSpikester. What do you suggest?
I am interested in selling the Omega Speedmaster Professional to someone who will appreciate the artistic preservation of this timepiece.
Absolutely. I've just turned 31 and I would say my generation (or at least part if it) appreciate both being smart and also vintage items, with history such as watches, cars, jewellery etc. I don't think all the inheritance will be scrapped and broken down for parts just yet!!馃槈
I think you should keep it. Pass it on to your children or grandchildren. I have my father's 145.022-69 which I cherish.
