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swils8610
·Does it have to be purchased directly form Watchco? Looking at the 300m model. Is any movement better than another? 561? 562? 565etc. Thanks.
Where to buy a Watchco...
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alam
·Not really. Just like there are original watches on the preowned market, you will see Watchco specimens show up for sale in the various forums and eBay. I'm sure someone who is more knowledgeable around here will tell you about the differences on the movements.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaThey are available directly from Watchco.
I just spoke to Rob and they have just received a stock of NOS movements complete with hangtags that Marcus bought back recently.
If you want to go ahead he's holding a date and a no date in my name. Please PM with your details ASAP, they won't last long.
If you're in Australia, you can call Rob (young Rob) on 03 9663 0660.
I just spoke to Rob and they have just received a stock of NOS movements complete with hangtags that Marcus bought back recently.
If you want to go ahead he's holding a date and a no date in my name. Please PM with your details ASAP, they won't last long.
If you're in Australia, you can call Rob (young Rob) on 03 9663 0660.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaOr ou can make an offer on this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Vinta...324191742?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e938823fe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Vinta...324191742?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e938823fe
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alam
·Or ou can make an offer on this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Vinta...324191742?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e938823fe
but it will take me years to find a qualified watchmaker to assemble! :-(
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerOr ou can make an offer on this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Vinta...324191742?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e938823fe
Wow - that's a lotta dough!
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pascs
·I think you can buy the 166.0324 case from Cousins for £650 (without VAT), so they have gone up a bit.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerWhen you factor in the service of the movement as well, it's way more than they used to be.
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yande
·Yeah, I was all lined for the kit,,
OK, this WIS thing is not all common sense..
My wife then came up with some medical problems, so, priorities, priorities... As much as they are the only Omega that I desire, the price, and my current situation, just puts them into that too expensive basket. It is empowering for once to say NO!
A beautiful Omega (?) regardless....
OK, this WIS thing is not all common sense..
My wife then came up with some medical problems, so, priorities, priorities... As much as they are the only Omega that I desire, the price, and my current situation, just puts them into that too expensive basket. It is empowering for once to say NO!
A beautiful Omega (?) regardless....
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Alpha
··Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega CollectorSurprise, surprise, for once I obviously bought at the right time. 😀
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msp1518
·Or ou can make an offer on this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Vinta...324191742?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e938823fe
Even with the inclusion of an NOS movement that is super high. I could see were it fully assembled and serviced. But even that's a stretch
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Georgieboy58
·Surprise, surprise, for once I obviously bought at the right time. 😀
+1
(Actually I managed to do it before, as I bought the majority of my watches in the mid 80s 😀 )
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Spacefruit
··Prolific Speedmaster HoarderWatchco have an interesting marketing model. They offer this at $3500. Then later on, perhaps just a case. then after a year or so, when all the "must haves" have purchased, they offer the same thing at open auction, often selling for considerably less than the original BIN price.
So there seem to be two markets, that they sucessfully satisfy. Those who need it NOW, and those who buy because it is a bargain.
On more than one occasion I have bought two of something, first because I "needed" it, and the second to average the price!
This is not a gripe, just an observation. I think they are very smart.
So there seem to be two markets, that they sucessfully satisfy. Those who need it NOW, and those who buy because it is a bargain.
On more than one occasion I have bought two of something, first because I "needed" it, and the second to average the price!
This is not a gripe, just an observation. I think they are very smart.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerWell, a little over $3500 used to get you a fully serviced and assembled watch from them, but now it's just the kit. Personally I don't think it's a particular strategy - I think they have raised their prices considerably to make as much hay as they can while they still have access to parts. I'm not sure you will see cheaper than this from them unless they get desperate to move them and they won't sell at this price...
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ChrisN
·I have heard that you can get that kit for at least 25% off if you contact them via a their website. Have not tried it myself.
I am sure that is not the kit you are buying as all the Omega parts would be in sealed packs but, that NOS movement seems to have oil stains on the calendar plate. It does appear to be otherwise unmarked. Also, they don't show the black date ring but do mention it in the text. I wonder if they can get the flat one as Cousins can't?
The big problem in Europe is the extra 20-25% import duty. I suppose you don't suffer from that in US?
Chris
I am sure that is not the kit you are buying as all the Omega parts would be in sealed packs but, that NOS movement seems to have oil stains on the calendar plate. It does appear to be otherwise unmarked. Also, they don't show the black date ring but do mention it in the text. I wonder if they can get the flat one as Cousins can't?
The big problem in Europe is the extra 20-25% import duty. I suppose you don't suffer from that in US?
Chris
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