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FS Tropical 2998-1 BASE1000

  1. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Oct 31, 2017

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    Omega Speedmaster 2998-1

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    The Ultimate 2998

    Tropical dial, hands with curved profiles, BASE1000 bezel

    (Desperately sad to see it go)

    Provenance

    Bought in 2013 from a private seller, with no history.

    Not serviced in my possession, and runs as should but be prepared for a service at some time.

    Small mark in Crystal near Omega Symbol, not dial.

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    Good movement:

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    Some daylight shots:

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    And in my fingers, so you can see it is not altered for colour!

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    Price

    I am asking USD $110,000.

    I think if I dusted it up a bit and gave it to a small auction house on dodgy photos it might get more. Compared to recent sales I think this is about right.

    This level everything needs to be checked and negotiated, for example where you are, how we execute payment and delivery - probably best to hand it over.

    Therefore I am more than happy to listen to any offer: as long as it is significant to you - it is significant to me. I respect all offers as long as you are not offended if I refuse.

    I have thought long and hard about selling this. I perhaps should give it to a B&M auction house, but my loyalties have always been here in the forum. I have no idea if this is a silly place to sell, but so far I have only dealt with PLM’s. (People like me!) Many of the biggest buyers will read this. If not then I will send it off to Christies.

    I am not sure what else to say. This was one of my first 2998’s and I really think it is one of the best. Selling as we all know, to help pay for the big fish I landed last week.

    Feel free to ask any questions, however picky they might be. You have to be picky on a watch like this.


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  2. smitty190373 Oct 31, 2017

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    Wow !
     
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  3. Felice79 Oct 31, 2017

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    Wow. GLWS. I don't think you will have ANY trouble selling this. Who would we buy a watch like this from, if not from you? Undfortunately I already spent my watch budget for this month..
     
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  4. mr_yossarian Oct 31, 2017

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    ..and latest from this sale on I am really scared to see what the incoming thing is, William. Suspense beyond my capabilities to bear!
     
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  5. FREDMAYCOIN Oct 31, 2017

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    Your loyalty is appreciated.
     
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  6. smitty190373 Oct 31, 2017

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  7. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Oct 31, 2017

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    SMoley Hokes!
     
  8. Dero13 4 watches. All set to the wrong time. Oct 31, 2017

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    Radial incoming?
     
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  9. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Oct 31, 2017

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    Can't wait to see the Nov price chart update!

    Good luck William!
     
  10. NT931 Oct 31, 2017

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  11. tyrantlizardrex Oct 31, 2017

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    Amazed to see you're letting this one go my friend, but knowing what's coming in... well... justified! :cool:

    GLWS. :thumbsup:
     
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  12. sdre Oct 31, 2017

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    Is this quite possibly the most expensive watch listed/sold on OF? I’m relatively new to OF but 110k usd is roughly 50% of my apartment.

    Glws!!!
     
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  13. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Oct 31, 2017

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    I wish it would pay for half of mine..........
     
  14. Fost Oct 31, 2017

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    Wow very nice! GLWS

    A sunlight pic will probably convince anyone which is already not :)
     
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  15. sdre Oct 31, 2017

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    Well my apartment is only 1200sq feet. Housing in Singapore is pretty expensive
     
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  16. bazamu wincer, not a bidder Oct 31, 2017

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    Gorgeous example. If I sold every Speedy I own, I could pay for most of this beauty...but alas, I shall resist the temptation.

    GLWS!
     
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  17. Atalien2005 Oct 31, 2017

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    I own 8 Speedmasters and still couldn't come close if I sold them all, but I wish I could. As I do dream of owning an example like this.

    GLWS!
     
  18. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Oct 31, 2017

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    ...alas that's all that's left for us mere-mortals...GLWS Mr. Fruit, although I doubt you need it, as where the space-fruit drops off the space-tree so the space-worms feed voraciously...
     
  19. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 31, 2017

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    I think this is the new most expensive listing we've ever had... epic watch
     
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  20. jens0125 knows that watches were made to be worn Oct 31, 2017

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    Beautiful ... that's why I hangout here
    Just marvelous