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The Nasty Nati 10-27-2017 03:08 PM

The Honus Wagner of watches sold today.
 
Anyone here collect vintage watches? I would love to if I had a little more in the bank. Vintage watches are crazy hot right now and would be a fun hobby.

The "Honus Wagner" of watches sold today for $17.8 million.

Apparently in the early 90s you could get a Paul Newman Daytona model for only around $300...now these models go for a ton and will rise as a result of this sale.

Republicaninmass 10-27-2017 03:25 PM

Link please, have to go check grandpa's attic!

The Nasty Nati 10-27-2017 05:08 PM

Here's an article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbe.../#4ff7387472d5

And great video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_QCxOkCQHw

ullmandds 10-27-2017 08:51 PM

i saw that...i like watches. amazing hammer price...apparently it was given away by newman, right?

edjs 10-27-2017 11:32 PM

I have a couple old Hamiltons. Nothing like that.

LuckyLarry 10-28-2017 03:39 AM

very interesting thanks for the video link.
Larry

barrysloate 10-28-2017 05:45 AM

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Here is my Rolex watch- a 1980's 18K Oyster Perpetual. So let's start the bidding at say...$4 million. Heck, I'm not greedy.

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ullmandds 10-28-2017 07:18 AM

i got myself a rolex a year or so ago...an older explorer II...the successor to the famous steve mcqueen rolex. It's been quite accurate!!!!

barrysloate 10-28-2017 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ullmandds (Post 1714627)
i got myself a rolex a year or so ago...an older explorer II...the successor to the famous steve mcqueen rolex. It's been quite accurate!!!!

I just wear mine on special occasions. Definitely not my everyday watch.

Leon 10-28-2017 09:39 AM

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My daily watch for the last 26 yrs. I bought it when it was around 8 yrs old. It is still worth a little more than I paid for it. To me, that is practical. This pic is taken from the interweb, mine isn't quite as clean (needs to be cleaned) but looks the same.

barrysloate 10-28-2017 09:45 AM

Nice watch Leon.

Leon 10-28-2017 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by barrysloate (Post 1714683)
Nice watch Leon.

Thanks., I am sure I was wearing it when I came to stay with you years ago. Your Presidential is nice too but it seems like the white gold ones are the new thing. I want a day/date but am too cheap and can't justify it. :eek:

barrysloate 10-28-2017 12:10 PM

The market for Rolex watches is all over the place. You see some for $1500 and other ones selling for tens of thousands, and they don't really look that much different.

Peter_Spaeth 10-28-2017 01:46 PM

When I became interested in watches I did a fair amount of reading on Watchuseek which is the Net 54 equivalent just to get a basic education. One thing that was clear is that many watch collectors have extreme OCD-ish tendencies.

ullmandds 10-28-2017 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by barrysloate (Post 1714724)
The market for Rolex watches is all over the place. You see some for $1500 and other ones selling for tens of thousands, and they don't really look that much different.

just like bb cards!!!! my explorer II has the same guts as the gmt...yet sells for a lot less...I consider that a good deal!!!!

clydepepper 10-28-2017 04:43 PM

I quit wearing watches when first pagers, then cell phones, then smart phones became available. My carcass will have no jewelry whatsoever on it.

However, I feel the need to have a digital clock that can be read from across every room at home.

Hey, but that's just me. :cool:


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nat 10-29-2017 12:41 PM

One thing that was clear is that many watch ^baseball card collectors have extreme OCD-ish tendencies.


Fixed that for you.

ullmandds 10-29-2017 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nat (Post 1715024)
One thing that was clear is that many watch ^baseball card collectors have extreme OCD-ish tendencies.


Fixed that for you.

most collectors I'd surmise!

Bestdj777 10-29-2017 03:43 PM

Here are a few of my personal favorites. The stainless/white gold watch is my daily wearer and the vintages (20s or 30s--I'll have to look at the serial number again to confirm) is for more casual days. I love watches as most of my purchases were connected with special occasions--the Tag with high school graduation, a Movado for law school graduation, the stainless/white gold to celebrate my first decent bonus, and the vintage watch for my wedding.

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4l8hmis2.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps216a8463.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps87aeea01.jpg

Peter_Spaeth 10-29-2017 04:36 PM

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Here are a couple of my mechanical watches which have neither the brand (snob) appeal nor the price tag of a Rolex etc.

Bestdj777 10-29-2017 06:21 PM

Great watches Peter. I particularly like the look of the black one.


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