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Re: Why Are There So Many NOS Heuers??
In Response To: Re: Why Are There So Many NOS Heuers?? ()

: Maybe because of the racing heritage there has always been a bigger
: ratio of collectors to production numbers vs Rolex or some of
: the larger producers.

Another thing to consider is, "What is NOS?"

Last year I picked up an Omega Seamaster 2255.80. It had sat in a safe and never been touched. A newer model had come out and it had been consigned to the safe for several years.

I went to buy a NOS watch earlier this year, and it had clearly been worn, but the owner hadn't peeled the sticker off the back, and had re-applied the bracelet protector film. So, not NOS in my opinion.

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