Whats this worth?
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t8cmf

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342 posts

184 months

Monday 13th December 2010
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Hi,

Does anybody have any idea of the value of my Omega Seamaster? Its a midsize (36mm) quartz Seamaster with a blue face. I purchased it brand new from an authorised dealer in July 2002. It had a new battery / inspection last year. It is in excellent condition with no scratches to the glass face and has been absolutley faultless since I've owned it. It comes with all the original boxes and papers. I've contacted Blowers and they aren't interested in buying it just yet. Any idea on its worth?

Cheers,

Craig






Ikemi

8,610 posts

229 months

Monday 13th December 2010
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Around £650-700 smile

matc

4,735 posts

231 months

Monday 13th December 2010
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Ikemi said:
Around £650-700 smile
For a mid-sized quartz?

A friend of mine has just sold his recently serviced, full-sized auto for £650.

LukeBird

17,170 posts

233 months

Monday 13th December 2010
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Ikemi said:
Around £650-700 smile
A bit too much I reckon.
At a push £600 I'd have thought.

HarryW

15,845 posts

293 months

Monday 13th December 2010
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Quinny said:
No more than £500 IMO....
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HereBeMonsters

14,180 posts

206 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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No-one who's into the "fashion" side of watches wants a mid-size at the moment, and no-one who's into collecting or appreciation of fine watches wants a quartz.
I would also wager that neither want an 8 year old piece. I'd say its value has not quite hit rock bottom yet, but it's a long way from appreciating in value too...

HereBeMonsters

14,180 posts

206 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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Quinny said:
That'd be the sort of thing I'd buy for the Mrs.....

Nice size, and quartzsmile
I was thinking that it could sell as a ladies' watch in the current fashion, but the colours aren't traditionally feminine.

al1991

4,552 posts

204 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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HereBeMonsters said:
No-one who's into the "fashion" side of watches wants a mid-size at the moment, and no-one who's into collecting or appreciation of fine watches wants a quartz.
I agree unfortunately.

It's a shame though, because it's not a bad looking watch.

Spoof

1,854 posts

239 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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matc said:
Ikemi said:
Around £650-700 smile
For a mid-sized quartz?

A friend of mine has just sold his recently serviced, full-sized auto for £650.
I sold mine on Ebay for £1000 last year, was nearly 3 years old.
Mid sized quartz, £500 ish?




Edited by Spoof on Tuesday 14th December 13:14

toohuge

3,469 posts

240 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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I would say that the mid size quartz is probably around 3-400. I know its low. I sold my mid sized auto for about 600 last year sometime.

Chris

Pommygranite

14,452 posts

240 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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Worst 'this is my first post and hope someone will buy my watch' thread. nearly ever.

andy tims

5,598 posts

270 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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Pommygranite said:
Worst 'this is my first post and hope someone will buy my watch' thread. nearly ever.
Harsh, but almost certainly fair.

t8cmf

Original Poster:

342 posts

184 months

Tuesday 14th December 2010
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Pommygranite said:
Worst 'this is my first post and hope someone will buy my watch' thread. nearly ever.
Ha ha....completely wrong infact. I've been on Pistonheads for years but when I just recently came back from a six month deployment my old login details didn't work. I assume they had expired and just re-registered. I can certainly understand your scepticism as it would have been my first thought as well.

Andrew[MG]

3,349 posts

222 months

Wednesday 15th December 2010
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I think £500 would tempt a few people on here

t8cmf

Original Poster:

342 posts

184 months

Wednesday 15th December 2010
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Thanks for the replies guys but it sold instantly. It is a lovely watch though. I've just been comparing it with my new full size automatic Seamaster and the design hasn't changed at all in at least the last 8yrs. I suppose its what you would call a timeless design.

Craig.

al1991

4,552 posts

204 months

Wednesday 15th December 2010
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Andrew[MG] said:
I think £500 would tempt a few people on here
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2333491.htm

al1991

4,552 posts

204 months

Sunday 19th December 2010
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Interesting to see Blowers want £750 for their mid-size quartz!

http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/Omega_Seamaster...

OP's a bargain at £595.