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Benwatch . . . Likes to "Pass the Trash" ? ? ?
In Response To: Re: 2447T, Poly-Back w/ Early Serial Number, Bargain at $2,3 ()

Interesting that you have followed this Carrera, from Matthew Bain to Benwatch, who has now listed it on chrono24.

A few weeks ago, I followed another Carrera, a Reference 2447S (with a damaged dial). In the space of a few days, this Carrera:

  • went from me to a dealer, at a price of $2,600
  • the dealer replaced the dial, to convert it into a rare 2447 NS or NST [which is why he had no problems buying it from me, with a damaged dial], and
  • sold it, with its new dial, to Benwatch, in the $5,000 range (I would imagine) and
  • Benwatch was then kind enough to list it on chrono24, and quote it back to me "upon inquiry" at around $11,000.
So there you have it, from $2,600 to $11,000, with a couple of transfers (and a rare replacement dial). Of course, the hands and serial number now show that this Carrera had been produced a few years before the first NS or NST was produced.

I like the dealers who offer a nice inventory of watches, and I can respect their seeking an honest profit, but . . . [you can complete this sentence].

Do our readers have experiences with Benwatch?

Jeff

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: It seems this one has resurfaced here -
: http://www.chrono24.com/en/heuer/carrera-2447t--id1825927.htm .
: No word yet on the new asking price.

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