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Wishful Thinking - Watches that have unrealistic price expectations

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felsby felsby
But it comes with a box! :-D

And the seller swears it's a good investment. I think his sales pitch deserves recognition for how bad it is. The quote about "Stealth Wealth" is quite something.
 
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efauser efauser
https://omegaforums.net/threads/rec...y-not-for-inquiries.1790/page-196#post-928804
$5000 grand for a 14k yellow gold, waffle dial connie with plated bracelet? Maybe I'm out of touch.

I am new in watch collecting, but looking at auction prices for the last years, it seems to me that Constellations prices are going up fast.
@efauser : what would you give for a 14k waffle dial connie without bracelet? In Denmark, it would be offered for sale for > 2500$, I am afraid.
 
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I am new in watch collecting, but looking at auction prices for the last years, it seems to me that Constellations prices are going up fast.
@efauser : what would you give for a 14k waffle dial connie without bracelet? In Denmark, it would be offered for sale for > 2500$, I am afraid.
$2500 is a far cry from $5000. I think $2000 is about the max.
 
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$2500 is a far cry from $5000. I think $2000 is about the max.
For what it's worth, after explaining the issues I saw, I offered $2000 to test the waters. They thanked me for my interest and said they couldn't go that low. No counter offer.
 
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What is your problem - sorry, the market determines the price. You don't have to buy. The number is limited and the demand is increasing!
Best wishes from Switzerland
 
Reddy_Kilowatt
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What is your problem - sorry, the market determines the price. You don't have to buy. The number is limited and the demand is increasing!
Best wishes from Switzerland

Perhaps you've misunderstood this thread and its reason for existence.
 
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Reddy_Kilowatt Reddy_Kilowatt
Perhaps you've misunderstood this thread and its reason for existence.

Oh I think he knows exactly why this thread exists but I suspect he has a vested interest in watch value being high.
 
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Oh I think he knows exactly why this thread exists but I suspect he has a vested interest in watch value being high.
Funny, I thought the same thing.
 
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Not a watch, but a set of 861 hands at a premium because they've had the dubious honour of being roasted a little too long.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/263579705191

Perhaps our patina-seeking seller will use the timer next time
 
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Local craigslist - appears to be another one that sees "omega" on the dial and only sees dollar signs. $1500 seems a tad optimistic for this:

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If I were into C-cases, I would pay that, as long as it wasn't a cal. 1001.
 
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Would you buy this for 550 bucks?

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Wrong thread, mate. It does not look highly overpriced at first sight. If you wanna advice, post it in a new thread with more pictures, all information you have and your concrete questions.
 
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Wrong thread, mate. It does not look highly overpriced at first sight. If you wanna advice, post it in a new thread with more pictures, all information you have and your concrete questions.
ups sorry I didnt read the full thread tittle
 
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Money laundering in the vintage watch trade? I would have thought that was limited to antiques, porcelains, carpets and gemstones.
 
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