Estate Sale Omega Seamaster

[JimDon]

I saw an estate sale advertised as 97 Year Old Pearl Harbor survivor sale. It said it had watches so I made an effort of going there first thing in the morning and was number 10 in the line. I was pleasantly surprised when everyone before me went into the house and left me alone at the jewelry counter. Saw this beautiful stainless steel omega Seamaster from the 60’s for $350. Seems like a good price and I committed to it. I then searched in the case a little more and upside down underneath a proof set was the unmistakable back of a gold colored Seamaster. I had the original strap and buckle and this beautiful sunburst quadrant dial. It was $375. I asked if they would take $500 for both as that was all the money I had and it was a cash only sale. They said no discount so I ended up getting the gold omega which turned out to be 14 karat gold filled. I’m proud to own it as it had once been worn by a Pearl Harbor survivor. I’m going back tomorrow to see if the Stainless Omega is still there and discounted but I doubt it.

 

[trdking]

Nice! I don't like the price but if that made you happy then you scored! I went to the Heritage auctions in NYC last week and picked up a Platinum Swatch watch and a Tag Heuer GMT Autavia I didn't like those prices either but I had to have them!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Super Score - Congratulations!

 

[artslinger]

Beautiful Omega! They were crazy in turning down your $500. Hopefully the other one will be there tomorrow. Good luck.

artslinger

 

[JimDon]

Nice! I don't like the price but if that made you happy then you scored! I went to the Heritage auctions in NYC last week and picked up a Platinum Swatch watch and a Tag Heuer GMT Autavia I didn't like those prices either but I had to have them!

That had to be some serious currency!

 

[trdking]

That had to be some serious currency!

I think I rather stole the new n box 1993 solid platinum swatch at 1350.00 The Autavia is very special. Its a rare Pepsi Bezel and the dial is signed Abercrombie and Fitch Only 3 know to remain in the world. To top it it was purchased originally to go Porsche racing and has provenance I go pretty much nuts over anything Porsche. I don't think I got killed but I did shell out north of 12 for it. It s a real beauty

 

[JimDon]

I think I rather stole the new n box 1993 solid platinum swatch at 1350.00 The Autavia is very special. Its a rare Pepsi Bezel and the dial is signed Abercrombie and Fitch Only 3 know to remain in the world. To top it it was purchased originally to go Porsche racing and has provenance I go pretty much nuts over anything Porsche. I don't think I got killed but I did shell out north of 12 for it. It s a real beauty

WOW that one will NEVER lose value. Money well spent.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Beautiful watch!