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Post by besurfer on Mar 26, 2017 14:17:20 GMT -8
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Post by ajkrik on Mar 27, 2017 6:35:37 GMT -8
When I was a senior in high school you could buy a VW beetle for $3000. I suppose if a "Panda" can go for $600 used, a limited reissue would sell for a lot. I'll stick to finding the vintage watches.
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Post by besurfer on Mar 27, 2017 10:01:43 GMT -8
I agree with what you write .... but exactly the opposite. Buy now a new Volkswagen, wait 10 years, and then tell me if it's worth more than that of when you were in high school.
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Post by ajkrik on Mar 27, 2017 10:23:41 GMT -8
I did. And as far as VW's go, they're a great deal. I got mine for $20,000. That's roughly a 7x increase over 40 years. But I bought my 6105 for under a hundred and I'll bet I could easily get 1200 for it if not much more. So if the issue is watches, seeing a panda go for 6x the original cost isn't all that far out there in adjusted currency.
$3000 seems a lot, but I can see how it being limited and modern could command that considering the amazing prices some of the non-Seiko watches can get.
But, I'd be far more inclined to pay 1500 for an original than a reissue that will be obscure in another 5 years.
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Post by GuyJ on Mar 27, 2017 11:35:52 GMT -8
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Post by diverdave on Mar 27, 2017 11:43:39 GMT -8
I bailed out at £1100, but prices now on eBay for vintage divers is off the scale. If it was serviced and fully operational then I can understand a high price, but it wasn't. |
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Post by tritto on Mar 27, 2017 14:27:00 GMT -8
Yeah, I was watching that one too. Sounds like it's just in need of a service. The seller would be very happy with the price achieved.
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Post by jim1963 on Mar 28, 2017 7:14:11 GMT -8
Just had a call back from Jura watches here in the UK, telling me their price for the SLA017 is £3750 and they're taking deposits of £500
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Post by tritto on Mar 28, 2017 12:41:27 GMT -8
Just had a call back from Jura watches here in the UK, telling me their price for the SLA017 is £3750 and they're taking deposits of £500 Jeez, that's a hefty price Jim. |
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Post by jim1963 on Mar 28, 2017 13:59:50 GMT -8
Just had a call back from Jura watches here in the UK, telling me their price for the SLA017 is £3750 and they're taking deposits of £500 Jeez, that's a hefty price Jim. Ain't it just  , I politely declined |
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Post by philsinclair on Mar 28, 2017 17:37:32 GMT -8
Gee, what's this do to original 62mas prices.I can't see the value in this re-issue compared to say a Tudor Black Bay.Cheers Phil
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Post by HiBeat on Mar 28, 2017 18:00:05 GMT -8
Guys don't flame me but today I visted a Tudor AD and could not resist a Gen 1 Black Bay with red bezel so that means my 62MAS ReIssue budget is shot. I am selling off the vintage vault and who knows but I gotta say I am getting less enamored about it the more I learn. I am put off by the total of 4,000 units. That makes a mockery of the term "Limited Edition' as far that goes.
So what could be next - another 2,000 units with a new SXXYYY model number but this time on a NATO? I'm not out yet but my desire is waning and I am no longer gung-ho all in either.
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Post by tritto on Mar 28, 2017 20:52:00 GMT -8
Oooh, what's in the vintage vault HiBeat? Is the new Tudor going to be in tomorrow's WRUW? Don't leave us, those Rolex/Tudor forum guys are no fun with their "is it ok for me to change a strap myself or will that void my warranty?" questions. |
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Post by philsinclair on Mar 28, 2017 21:27:28 GMT -8
Awesome watch honest.I would love to see the bronze version, particularly one with a years aging.My Rolex sub is a 1978 model and does get worn a couple of days a month.I wear a revue Thommen sub homage with a red bezel quite a lot - awesome look gets more comment that the Rolex.Cheers Phil
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Post by Mr.Jones on Mar 29, 2017 3:42:47 GMT -8
It's a bit frightening what they reach now. I was not so lucky to get one for 300 US, but still moderately priced and in better shape than that one (well, except for my red-painted second hand, of course  ). Now I am reluctant to take it out of the watch box, as it is apparently worth a lot more than I paid... |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Mar 29, 2017 4:56:14 GMT -8
Just had a call back from Jura watches here in the UK, telling me their price for the SLA017 is £3750 and they're taking deposits of £500 WOW . . . that's US$ 4,687.50 at the current spot market conversion. Maybe that dealer is adding a bit of a mark-up because it is a "desirable LE"? |
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Post by GuyJ on Mar 29, 2017 5:13:22 GMT -8
Maybe the dealer is on crack.
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Post by dasher on Mar 29, 2017 5:40:03 GMT -8
Here's some more images -  Here's the poor man's version -  First Diver's Re-creation Limited Edition: SLA017 Caliber 8L35 Caliber 8L35 Driving system: Automatic Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second) Power reserve: 50 hours Number of jewels: 26 Specifications Stainless steel case with super-hard coating Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Screw case back. Screw-down crown Water resistance: 200m diver's Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m Diameter: 39.9mm, Thickness: 14.1mm Silicone strap. A stainless steel bracelet is included. Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 3,800 Euro Limited Edition of 2,000 pcsThe Modern Re-interpretation: SPB051, 053
Please correct me if I am wrong, but I thought there was a LE of 2,000 pieces as a JDM production and 2,000 pieces as North America/Rest of World production??
Dan
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Post by estrickland on Mar 29, 2017 6:04:55 GMT -8
I reached out to Joe Kirk to settle the production volume question and he confirmed that there will be 2000 units total, not 2000 SLA017 and 2000 SBDX019.
It is possible that he is misinformed, but highly unlikely.
No messaging from Seilo has ever been other than 2000 pieces.
Maybe Anthony can share his source for the 4000 total unit report.
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Post by earthphase on Mar 29, 2017 6:22:32 GMT -8
I reached out to Joe Kirk to settle the production volume question and he confirmed that there will be 2000 units total, not 2000 SLA017 and 2000 SBDX019. It is possible that he is misinformed, but highly unlikely. No messaging from Seilo has ever been other than 2000 pieces. Maybe Anthony can share his source for the 4000 total unit report. Im sorry Im now confused..... Isn't SLA017 the ref # of the new 62MAS resissue? What is SBDX019? |
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