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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:52 pm
by Bootsy
Always fancied one of those but wrong time for me having bought a few recently. Great price.
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:14 pm
by 964RS
Bootsy wrote:Always fancied one of those but wrong time for me having bought a few recently. Great price.
Ditto!!!!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:39 pm
by 964RS
...and on hold pending funds...took all of 4 mins...it was a bargain!
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:21 am
by hunter
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:28 am
by hot66
that is very nice
My Father in Law has a Speedmaster that he has worn since the late 60's
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:48 pm
by JAN
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:23 am
by sjm
Ok, have to admit from the start that I am not very well versed on the value of watches - but I'm getting close to knowing what I like. I currently have a small and modest stable - Longines, Omega Seamaster (automatic) and TAG Carrera (again, automatic). I have a real leaning towards TAG - the whole 'motorsport thang baby', and I love the style. I have seen a really lovely TAG or sale - a 1974 Silversone, and from someone I believe is a well regarded specialist. Could anyone advise what they think is about the right price for such a watch please? I want to stress here that I am that I am not doubting his prices - I would just like an objective/ second opinion.
I love the look of the watch, but it's a reasonable sum of money so I would like to know it's a reasonable investment for the long term as well as being something I would be chuffed to be wearing
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:59 am
by Bootsy
A good Silverstone would fetch anywhere from £2500 to £3500. Colour doesn't make too much difference although if it's red I'll be very jealous! Original bracelet adds value although I prefer them on a colour match rally.
HTH
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:00 am
by Bootsy
Ps. TAG had nothing to do with that era of HEUERs
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:26 am
by 964RS
As with all watches depends on condition and originality but if you want a guide on good prices achieved for good watches then:
http://www.heuerboy.com/heuerwatches.htm
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:58 pm
by sjm
Thanks for the replies and info too! My knowledge of watches is not as good as my knowledge of classic cars, so forgive the next questions:
Would you normally expect to get any sort of authentication papers when buying an older watch?
Do you normally still get the box/ booklet it came with - or do you tend to find most have been lost?
A couple of watches I'm looking at say the strap is "unsigned" - what is the significance of this?
TIA
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:00 pm
by 964RS
If you do get box and papers they are usually a lot more expensive than a 'loose' watch. Plus they are a lot rarer so don't overly expect to find a lot of them.
Straps and bracelets may have been replaced over the years so just make sure it is a genuine one and not a cheap copy (of which there are thousands)...if it is a copy price accordingly.
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:12 pm
by Bootsy
Very few vintage Heuers come with box and papers. The boxes are obtainable but fetch up to £400. The majority of watches on Heuerboy will be without.
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:52 pm
by Mike
Nice watch, but I think I'd want Vic Elford's wrist to go with it at that price!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vic-Elfords-ROLEX-V ... 518d41c838
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:07 am
by 964RS
Not sure Vic Elford has any kudos with rolex collectors tbh.....nice history though although you'd have to be mad to buy it based on the worst pics I've seen!
