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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