Watches - another OCD problem
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I'd say the Cellini rose/meteorite is not exactly stealth but no one except the real connoisseurs will know it's a Rolex. People usually buy Rolex so that others can tell it's a Rolex. Supply and demand regulate the price. A steel daytona is 10k. The same thing in steel/gold is 12k. The steel one is what everybody wants. The Explorer I was a huge exception. It was very stealth but also very rare. No one wanted it so it was hard to find. Yet those that were offered would get picked up right away by people in the know. When they changed the model to the one without holes in the band studs (that's not the word but I am talking about where the bracelet is attached), they upped the production numbers. Now it's not rare anymore.
Till
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It's gorgeous! Great find. At that price, unbelievable. I'd say 50s or early 60s but not sure. The movement functions and layout are similar to the classic Zenith El Primero calibre. If it is that calibre it will demand more than 500 UK$. Some more research will be needed. Might want to post it on one of the watch forums to get their input. A little overhaul is certainly in order. That will probably cost another 3-500 depending on what's to do. New bracelet in alligator should set you back 100 and in calf 50 if you want something nice. So make sure you have those costs in your mind.
Just googled Universal Tri-Compax. Got a bunch of results and prices. See for yourself.
Till
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Are you seriously telling me he picked this up recently??? :o
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1 week ago, it really is unbelievable.
Your not kidding. As Till has said bare in mind the costs of the restoration that will be needed for this, i think it would be worth it in the end as this is really a lovely piece.
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It is, but this'un 's nicer. I prefer the Roman symbols over the standards numbers…
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Hey Seul,
If you wanna try out a skeleton watch for a more modest outlay you may wish to check out this:
http://www.amazon.com/Swatch-Irony-Automatic-Watch-YAS100G/dp/B000MLNUBI/ref=pd_sbs_watch_1Apparently it has a genuine (slightly modified) swiss ETA movement .
Just a thought.
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So what are you going to do. Given his minimal entry price and the fact he's a friend but still wants to sell it, you might get it below their lowest number. This way both of you lucked out. You get a very nice watch for say 1500 Euro and he made 749 times the initial investment. He still can't complain really. Of course, if he wants to maximize the profit he'd send it in himself, get it fixed up nicely and then sell it for 4000 Euro or just keep it because the story is good. That's what I'd do if I didn't need the money.
Till
