omega speedmaster - used pricing??

[seiko.citizen]

guys (and gals)

i need your opinion on whether this is a good buy or not.

i went to one of my pawn shops in a not so affluent suburb and found a omega speedmaster (manual winding).

Now i want to know what is it worth.

first i will give conditions since i never take photos

1) bracelet is original + full links
2) crystal is aftermarket - prefer change to original
3) manual winding
4) overall condition looks OK
5) comes with box, cushion, manuals, warranty card dated: 2002 - must add, the condition is in very bad condition, to the point where the box is as good as to be thrown out
6) watch looks like needs a service/minor overhaul

If at a good price, I think maybe I can go and talk to them

[Hary]

Good buy or not, depends on the price. Without knowing the price, how to judge?

[seiko.citizen]

i was hoping you to give me a price instead

[Hary]

If you are talking about Speedy Pro, for reference I bought mine for around USD 1800 new more than 1.5 years ago. From what you described, I would get it if it's around USD 1000

[seiko.citizen]

thanks. the shop was asking AU$1995 no wonder it sitting there all tired and not even anyone looking

[Hary]

thanks. the shop was asking AU$1995 no wonder it sitting there all tired and not even anyone looking

Ask the shop to fly kite

[seiko.citizen]

and they bought it from the poor guy for about A$800

[Hary]

Fortunately today we have ebay, forums where we can buy/sell watches. Imagine if buying/selling second hand watches have to go through brick and mortar stores, what would you get if you would have to sell your watch? Not much I guess

[seiko.citizen]

get a few $$ for your omega speedy and not much more

[feilong108]

bo hua de lar..haha..if u sell to pre owned shops.....prefer to sell thru internet...hahaha...y make the rich richer rite...may as well make ur pockets fatter..lol....

[seiko.citizen]

i know bo hua, but hor, i see if they want to let go cheap anot

[feilong108]

hahaha...wad i have learned over the years is pre owned shops dun released cheap and they can tahan to put there for many years..hahaha....u can go and c monster time webbie to understand wad i had said..hahaha..some of the watches are there since 2002...hehehehe...

[seiko.citizen]

that is true, another thing i notice is that they will keep for a while and bring out in 3mths time giving impression like it is "new" stock