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| Taking My Watches to the Next Level | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 12th, 2009 06:31 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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Things I've Found: In terms of vintage watches are concerned, I haven't got around to doing any sort of purchasing over the past week. There was nothing of interest that I wanted to buy. I took a look at an Omega bumper wind automatic Caliber 351 in stainless steel from a collector. However, the script dial didn't look right and the price was $600, which killed the deal. There was a 1964 Tudor Small Rose in stainless steel on leather strap from my personal watch dealer that needed a lot of work but at $425,the watch wasn't too bad in shape. My Realistic Choices: 1) I could buy the 1966 Movado 25 Jewels version of Tempo-Matic that is identical to the one I own for $200. OR 2) Pull the trigger on a 1952 Omega Gold Filled Round Case Automatic at a local pawnshop for $325. Sound like a Bargain: I could get my dad to phone my uncle and ask if he is willing to take $350 for a 1972 Tudor Shield in stainless steel with white gold fluted bezel on Tudor Jubilee folded bracelet. This may seem like a bargain,but from my dad's experience with the same Tudor. It wasn't all that pleasant. The watch needed attention because it just wouldn't keep time. Unfortunately,dad gave back the watch after 8 years of ownership. Caution: From my experience, servicing for Tudor watches are not for the faint-hearted individual. They can be almost the same price as servicing a Rolex,in Vancouver. I'll be shelling out $450 and above. Alternative: Wait until my personal watch dealer comes back from Los Angeles and see if there are new stock. This alternative seems more logical, but it would mean that I won't buying for quite a while. Cheers, Simon
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 08:05 am |
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chas1133 3T WIS 
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I personally would grab that Omega...'52...wow! I love it! Beat the guy up on the price a little more walking in cash in hand and you got a sweet deal...! Good Luck Simon
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