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Vintage seamaster price check
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerThe reference will be in the inside caseback. Try that number in Ebay sold and you will have your answer
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerWell then what are your conclusions so far?
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Wizzar
·Well then what are your conclusions so far?
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Dan S
·How about a bit more context? Are you trying to sell the watch? If someone is selling it to you, what's the asking price?
The value won't depend much on the specific reference. Search more broadly for gold-capped Seamasters from the era in similar condition. You can look at sold eBay items and also sold items on the forum. Collect some realistic comps. I know there are good comps on the forum, because I sold one myself. Try harder.
The value won't depend much on the specific reference. Search more broadly for gold-capped Seamasters from the era in similar condition. You can look at sold eBay items and also sold items on the forum. Collect some realistic comps. I know there are good comps on the forum, because I sold one myself. Try harder.
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Wizzar
·How about a bit more context? Are you trying to sell the watch? If someone is selling it to you, what's the asking price?
The value won't depend much on the specific reference. Search more broadly for gold-capped Seamasters from the era in similar condition. You can look at sold eBay items and also sold items on the forum. Collect some realistic comps. I know there are good comps on the forum, because I sold one myself. Try harder.
Is it forbidden to ask about people idea of the price? Why cant you just say what you think instead of giving me advices how can I check?
I know how can I do that, chrono24, ebay, but still its someones else watch, I need a voice on this exact example. Do I really need to put a long story of what why and how just to get a short answer of forum people what they think it can be worth?
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorThe simple answer is that the value is what you are willing to pay and what the seller is willing to accept.
There are way too many variables in this equation (location, personal preferences, cost of service, customs, sales tax, VAT, postage, etc.) that it is almost impossible to accurately appraise a value to a watch from a few online pictures.
Another factor is that many of the experts on this board are getting tired of being used as a free appraisal service. Jewelry stores generally charge for written appraisals for insurance purposes. Should we?
gatorcpa
There are way too many variables in this equation (location, personal preferences, cost of service, customs, sales tax, VAT, postage, etc.) that it is almost impossible to accurately appraise a value to a watch from a few online pictures.
Another factor is that many of the experts on this board are getting tired of being used as a free appraisal service. Jewelry stores generally charge for written appraisals for insurance purposes. Should we?
gatorcpa
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Wizzar
·The simple answer is that the value is what you are willing to pay and what the seller is willing to accept.
There are way too many variables in this equation (location, personal preferences, cost of service, customs, sales tax, VAT, postage, etc.) that it is almost impossible to accurately appraise a value to a watch from a few online pictures.
Another factor is that many of the experts on this board are getting tired of being used as a free appraisal service. Jewelry stores generally charge for written appraisals for insurance purposes. Should we?
gatorcpa
If you dont want to do price check or just dont do it at all, simply say it, will be easier for everyone.
Or price checking should be forbidden, then close all related topics and no problem, I was just asking.
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Wlcutter
·It's a gold-plated 14701. Some scuffs, but the plating's not worn through. I wouldn't pay more than a few hundred dollars for it, unless you were desperate for that specific watch. Sold listings on ebay come up with nothing (or: one listed as a 14701 that was not, in fact, that reference). They're great watches, but not $1200 for gold plated (and, imo, not even for one in steel, unless it was NOS).
Also, just at an abstract level, asking about the 'value' of a watch is incredibly, incredibly tricky. If you'd offered more details about the circumstances and why you were asking, people would've been able to help more easily. Not at all a criticism, just a note.
Also, just at an abstract level, asking about the 'value' of a watch is incredibly, incredibly tricky. If you'd offered more details about the circumstances and why you were asking, people would've been able to help more easily. Not at all a criticism, just a note.
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Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers@Wizzar
You have to understand that this is a forum of watch enthusiasts - who you don't know personally and who don't know you.
I'm pretty sure that you wouldn't walk into your local horological society meeting and stand in the middle of the room and say
"Would you help me to get value of this watch?"
I realise that we need to make allowances for cultural differences and working in a second language but sometimes it's not just what you ask but the way you ask it.
A little bit of 'greasing the wheels' goes a long way when you are asking a favour of strangers.
You have to understand that this is a forum of watch enthusiasts - who you don't know personally and who don't know you.
I'm pretty sure that you wouldn't walk into your local horological society meeting and stand in the middle of the room and say
"Would you help me to get value of this watch?"
I realise that we need to make allowances for cultural differences and working in a second language but sometimes it's not just what you ask but the way you ask it.
A little bit of 'greasing the wheels' goes a long way when you are asking a favour of strangers.
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Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungersIt's a gold-plated 14701. Some scuffs, but the plating's not worn through. I wouldn't pay more than a few hundred dollars for it, unless you were desperate for that specific watch. Sold listings on ebay come up with nothing (or: one listed as a 14701 that was not, in fact, that reference). They're great watches, but not $1200 for gold plated (and, imo, not even for one in steel, unless it was NOS).
looks like gold-capped to me, most likely with a solid 14k bezel.
An altogether different animal to gold plated.
The case looks pretty good to me and it seems to have a decent dial - unfortunately I don't have a scoobies on the sale prices of these watches, so I'm afraid I can't help you there @Wizzar
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Dan S
·I'm interested in bying it, asking price is 1200usd.
Is it forbidden to ask about people idea of the price? Why cant you just say what you think instead of giving me advices how can I check?
I know how can I do that, chrono24, ebay, but still its someones else watch, I need a voice on this exact example. Do I really need to put a long story of what why and how just to get a short answer of forum people what they think it can be worth?
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGator"OK, fine! I'll just take my ball and go home."
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ErichKeane
·Woah, a shocking number of posts to have such a tantrum! Usually this sorta attitude is someone 'new'.
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apsm100
··Noob taxpayerLow effort will be met with low effort. And now you removed the original post so we can't see the watch in question.
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Wizzar
·I just dont like to discuss something obvious
I just kindly ask for advice, noone did it beside telling me how should I behave and I even tried advices (may I still be curious about YOUR personal thoughts on price?). I'm not a guy for whom this is 1st post, and I see nothing wrong with it, if you do, ok. Result? No topic, it's way better than listening to theories why shouldnt I even ask and judging my effort level, lol.
Relax
I just kindly ask for advice, noone did it beside telling me how should I behave and I even tried advices (may I still be curious about YOUR personal thoughts on price?). I'm not a guy for whom this is 1st post, and I see nothing wrong with it, if you do, ok. Result? No topic, it's way better than listening to theories why shouldnt I even ask and judging my effort level, lol.
Relax
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Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungersI seem to recall that we have been down this path before.
-and I’m afraid that it’s not all about you @Wizzar.
You’ve chosen to be part of a community here and the community expects a certain level of engagement and civility - neither of which is an unreasonable ask.
-and I’m afraid that it’s not all about you @Wizzar.
You’ve chosen to be part of a community here and the community expects a certain level of engagement and civility - neither of which is an unreasonable ask.
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Wizzar
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I'm really surprised that you all add something more to it
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Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungersThere is a saying that a clear sign of madness is repeating the same behaviour and expecting a different outcome.
In your case, I suspect that it is simply a clear sign of callowness.
You keep doing you but please don’t expect a different outcome.
In your case, I suspect that it is simply a clear sign of callowness.
You keep doing you but please don’t expect a different outcome.
