Seiko 5719 single pusher w/ metal bezel. What to offer? :-D

[Thomas]

Hey gang, 


I see this at auction on the bay, BIN at US$1250, but taking offers:





Isn't this the model that should have the plastic bezel? 


What do you think I should offer for it? 


Probably, "Zero! You have enough watches!" 


- Thomas

[catkicker]

Look back through the posts. I think last month there was a discussion about these one button chronographs and there bezel variants

[Deleted]

You appear too have more watches than Seiko Thomas 

Oct 9, 2015 9:28:37 GMT -8 Thomas said:

Hey gang, 


I see this at auction on the bay, BIN at US$1250, but taking offers:





Isn't this the model that should have the plastic bezel? 


What do you think I should offer for it? 


Probably, "Zero! You have enough watches!" 


- Thomas

[dasher]

I think it's a stunning example and I am uncertain about the dial/bezel combination. What to offer is an excellent question and one I've always wanted to post a thread about - "The Art of the Lowball Offer".

If the price is in a reasonable range, I usually offer no more than 25% off. That is, if the item is for sale at $1000.00, then potentially the farthest down I will shoot is $750.00 with an offer. However, in this instance, I think this watch is a *bit* overpriced and I'm afraid an offer even at 25% off is still just a pinch too much to pay.

That being said, it is an excellent offering...all the seller can say is "No".

Good luck Thomas.

Dan

[HiBeat]

Why not search ebay for Sold 5719's?

[Thomas]

Oct 9, 2015 13:48:11 GMT -8 HiBeat said:

Why not search ebay for Sold 5719's?

Hmm, I don't know how to do that? I don't normally get ended auctions when I search, is there a method you can share?


- Thomas

[tritto]

Oct 9, 2015 13:57:26 GMT -8 Thomas said:

Oct 9, 2015 13:48:11 GMT -8 HiBeat said:

Why not search ebay for Sold 5719's?

Hmm, I don't know how to do that? I don't normally get ended auctions when I search, is there a method you can share?


- Thomas

In the search criteria you can specify either completed or sold items. Usually gives you items up to a couple of months ago.
Here are those I found, but I think they're restricted to those available to Australia. You might find more. Divide by .70 to convert to $US.

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[antfarm]

There is another one on there with a plastic bezel for about $600

[HiBeat]

Oct 9, 2015 13:57:26 GMT -8 Thomas said:

Oct 9, 2015 13:48:11 GMT -8 HiBeat said:

Why not search ebay for Sold 5719's?

Hmm, I don't know how to do that? I don't normally get ended auctions when I search, is there a method you can share?


- Thomas

It's in the panel along the left side. Just scroll down and click "sold auctions"

[tritto]

Oh, none of the examples above is really a great indication of value. 1 and 3 are the same watch sold twice and at minimum has the wrong pusher and a discoloured dial. 2 was sold as for repair - running 20 min slow per day and looks like the crown could be incorrect. Thomas's example looks much better.

[rossr]

The metal bezel examples go for a lot more than the ones with the plastic bezels. For the price, I'd probably look for a plastic bezel model with a good dial - as I have to consider $AUD. That said, I'd really like a metal bezel. 

[SeikoPsycho]

Come on Thomas, Wake up and smell the coffee, better yet, Drink the coffee............

Revisit Rod's post a few days ago. This was also listed for sale on TOF


www.thewatchsite.com/8-seiko-citizen-trading-post/187618-fs-seiko-5719-single-button-metal-bezel.html

[Rod]

Not the best example and for that money it should have the "correct" plastic bezel and a near perfect case back. 

wristsushi.proboards.com/post/95235/thread

[Thomas]

Thank you all, very much, for your constructive comments and advice. 

This forum is certainly a friendly wellspring of vintage Seiko information and educated opinions, which I value highly. 


Thanks again,


- Thomas