my usual ranking would be Mareographe (at an assumed value of 100%); Abercrombie, in the same 2446, snap-back case (at around 80% of the value of the Mareographe); and the Orvis (at around 60% of the value of the Mareographe) . . . all this being very approximate.

The Orvis that we saw auctioned was exceptional, in that it had the original box and strap, was an early model, and seemed to be in excellent condition. The same Mareogrpahe might well have broken the $3000 mark.

The value of the brands seems to go Heuer, Abercrombie, and then Orvis . . . makes sense in terms of the over-all image / prestige / romance of the brands.

Thanks for an interesting line of messages.

Jeff

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: is there a defined "desirabilty"
: ranking on the solungraph, mareographe and
: seafarer?

: my own personal ranking would have mareo >
: seafarer > solun
: mainly because of that little heuer shield on
: the dial.