Ultraman

Looks like a recently discussed Ultraman sold at auction for 25k Pounds.
From what I remember the expected value on here was a lot higher...
https://bid.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk/...lot/58239?url=/m/view-auctions/catalog/id/143

This a better shot. I can't take picture straight on as I cast a shadow, is this any better.

,,,, and in the high res photos of Ultramen the base of the second hand is just about level with the base of the 1 and 2 digits in the 6 o'clock subdial, this one is well past. On the dimensions in the WBO article that makes it more like a Chronostop hand.

(Whado I know, my Omegas are two that get least love here. More informed eyes can ignore me.....)

The base (bottom part) of the hands also looks to be too wide.

As eugeneandresson has suggested, I think the best thing to do is get case and movement numbers and order an extract from the archives.

25k for the seller, 31k gbp for the buyer

What do we have ourselves a funny hobby. It's not about the size of your p but all about our little orange hand.

I’m sure the OP would be willing to lose 1mm from one, to gain 1mm on the other 😁

@jinxjay I think you have your head on straight here. Inform yourself with the resources available, don't rush to any sale or decision, and find out what it really is. Good looking speedy even if the news is not the best on Omega's $120 piece of paper.

I was trying to point out that it cost the buyer 31k pounds, not 25. And i hope the guy didn’t give them 15-20% sellers commission for that watch, he could have gotten a much better deal from a better-known auction house!

May want to take a look at this too

Just Because: Rare Vintage Omega Speedmaster Surprises Grandpa By Bringing In Ultra-Money

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rare-vintage-omega-speedmaster-ultraman-antiques-roadshow



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I was just pointing out that the seller only got 25k. That's what you're concerned with when you ask for the value of your watch, right?

What the seller gets and what the buyer pays are both important numbers. If I had an equally nice watch that I was going to sell directly to someone we would likely agree that a price in the middle of those two numbers would be fair

I don't think these are as rare as we originally thought. Far too many have been popping up recently

Anyone have a count on how many we’ve seen? Might be a fun exercise

It would be good t start an Ultraman only thread to see how many there are.

From the watchbooksonly link posted above:

#26.073.96x: 17 May 1968, delivered to Thailand
#26.075.50x: 29 June 1968, delivered to Bahamas
#26.076.33: 06 June 1968, delivered to South Africa#26.076.86x: 6 June 1968, delivered to Sweden
#26.076.88x, 31 May 1968, delivered to Austria
#26.077.12x, 13 June 1968, delivered to Switzerland
#26.077.19x, 6 June 1968, delivered to Sweden#26.077.23x: 14 June 1968, delivered to Mexico
#26.077.24x: 21 June 1968, delivered to Switzerland
#26.077.30x: 14 June 1968, delivered to Switzerland
#26.077.39x: 9 August 1968, delivered to Denmark
#26.077.48x: 14 June 1968, delivered to US Navy 6th Fleet
#26.077.53x: 7 June 1968, delivered to Sweden
#26.077.56x: 21 May 1968, delivered to Sweden (watch n. 1)
#26.077.56x: 5 June 1968, delivered to Sweden (watch n. 2)
#26.077.64x: 6 June 1969, delivered to NAAFI
#26.077.79x: ?, delivered to France
#26.078.04x: 17 June 1968, delivered to Angola
#26.078.05x: ?, delivered to US NAVY Exchange
#26.078.76x: 14 June 1968
#26.078.80x: 25 June 1968, delivered to USA
#26.078.84x: ?, delivered to USA
#26.078.85x: 28 June 1968, delivered to Switzerland
#26.078.91x: 24 June 1968, delivered to the European Exchange System (US Army)
#26.078.95x: 17 June 1968, delivered o Finland
#26.079.13x: 25 June 1968, delivered to Denmark (watch n. 1)
#26.079.13x: 25 June 1968, delivered to Denmark (watch n. 2)
#26.079.14x: 24 June 1968, delivered to Germany
#26.079.15x: ?, delivered to Hong Kong
#26.079.17x: 24 June 1968, delivered to the European Exchange System (US Army)
#26.079.18x: 20 June 1968, delivered to Germany
#26.079.54x: 25 June 1968, delivered to USA (watch n. 1)#26.079.54x: 25 June 1968, delivered to USA (watch n. 2)
#26.079.64x: 27 June 1968, delivered to USA
#26.079.73x: ?, delivered to USA
#26.079.74x: 28 June 1968, delivered to USA
#26.079.78x: 2 July 1968, delivered to USA