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Old 1 August 2011, 12:12 AM   #1
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First Foray Into Vintage

Hi Guys.

Was just hoping to get a rough idea of how much i'd be looking to pay for a vintage piece i'm after. I appreciate this can be a tricky question and obviously depends on whether I go through a bricks & mortar shop or through a private dealer but if I could get a rough idea then i'd be very grateful!

Looking at a GMT 16750 Pepsi with matte dial. If I were to go for a full spec, box and papers, good condition, minimal stretch to the bracelet, how much would I be looking at paying? Patina-wise, if i could get my hands on something with a bit of character then i'd obviously be willing to pay for it

Looking online i'm seeing quite a disparity in prices and this being my first vintage piece I'd like to be prepared for when I do take the plunge!

Just to add, i'm in the UK if that makes a difference

Thanks for any info
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Old 1 August 2011, 01:37 AM   #2
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Prices will vary greatly depending on condition and provenance. I would say that there are many nice examples out there so you will have many options. As always- buy the seller and deal with a trustworthy source.
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Old 1 August 2011, 02:30 AM   #3
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Buy the very BEST example you can find...Remember, the watch you buy today may very well be the watch you have to sell tomorrow......Cheers
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Old 1 August 2011, 03:42 AM   #4
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Buy the very BEST example you can find...Remember, the watch you buy today may very well be the watch you have to sell tomorrow......Cheers
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Old 1 August 2011, 04:51 AM   #5
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Old 1 August 2011, 05:06 AM   #6
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Thanks for all the info guys!

Clay, I'm definitely following that logic! I'm not going to rush into a purchase if the piece doesn't sing to me!

The thing is I know that patience is they key when buying vintage, but patience was never my strong point lol! I'll just have to fight off the impatience!
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Old 1 August 2011, 06:33 AM   #8
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Thanks for all the info guys!

Clay, I'm definitely following that logic! I'm not going to rush into a purchase if the piece doesn't sing to me!

The thing is I know that patience is they key when buying vintage, but patience was never my strong point lol! I'll just have to fight off the impatience!
I hear you...I just passed on a watch that I've been looking for for a long time...It just wasn't quite right......I hesitated for a long time....Hard to walk away but there is always another watch out there....
Good luck...
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