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Re: Depreciation of Omega watches
In Response To: Depreciation of Omega watches ()

: Are there any on-line sources available on the
: general depreciation trends of Omega
: watches, relative to condition?

: For example, if a Planet Ocean sold for $2200
: today, what would it be worth on the used
: watch market 5 years from now, given
: excellent to near-mint condition?

A general guide is that a used Omega that has been properly serviced and is in excellent overall condition (with boxes, warranty card, etc.) will hold 40-50% of the current MSRP. This is its private sale value. A watch dealer would offer you less as a trade-in since he has to make a profit on it. Also, since dealer cost on a new watch is 55% of MSRP, your used watch isn't worth as much to a dealer.

Still, more popular models hold their value better than others, so age, condition, and model all clearly play a role in how much you can get for a used Omega.

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