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Al1988 · 1 August 2011, 12:12 AM

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

HL65 · 1 August 2011, 01:37 AM

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.

Clay · 1 August 2011, 02:30 AM

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

Michael M. · 1 August 2011, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

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

I agree

onkyo · 1 August 2011, 04:51 AM

About 5k USD ....

Al1988 · 1 August 2011, 05:06 AM

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!

daytonaPro · 1 August 2011, 05:15 AM

about 4-6k.

Clay · 1 August 2011, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1988

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...

1 August 2011, 12:12 AM	#1
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	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

1 August 2011, 01:37 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	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. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 August 2011, 02:30 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	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

1 August 2011, 04:51 AM	#5
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	About 5k USD ....

1 August 2011, 05:06 AM	#6
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	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!

1 August 2011, 05:15 AM	#7
daytonaPro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County Watch: Daytona Gold Posts: 2	about 4-6k.

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