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Black PVD Monaco Offered on Ebay -- So What is It Worth?


OK, gentlemen (and any ladies who may be reading) . . . let's get down to the serious question: How much do we think that this one is worth?

I have seen some e-mail chatter on the subject, and discussed it with one of the "regulars", but it seems like a worthwhile topic for discussion.

I will start the discussion by suggesting that the recent range of values seems to have been from approximately $4,000 (for a nice collection of parts or maybe a beaten up watch) to approximately $10,000 to $12,000 for the very best samples. I should add that I am aware of one sellin at the $10K level; no hard evidence of the $12K sample.

Looking at the one now offered on ebay,

  • the "plus" factors might be that all the parts seem to be original (of course, the dial and case, but also the main hands, chrono needles and buckle); also, the PVD on the case looks very strong.
  • the "minus" factors might be loss or breaking of the luminous markers (for example, at two o'clock and four o'clock) and perhaps some fading of the chrono second hand and needles.

So what would I pay for this one, assuming that I was wanting to buy one . . . drum roll, please . . . I would say something in the range of $7,000. If the seller could produce better photos, showing that the needles are a brighter orange, maybe it gets to $8,000. For anything above that price, I would wait for the of the really good ones (no loss of markers). I should also add that I knwo nothing about the movement or mechanical condition of this one.

I will add, for the record, that I do not intend to bid on this one (unless it could be purchased for something less than $7,000).

How do others see the value of this one?

Jeff

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