zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: All things regarding condition being equal, which is considered the
: better investment:

: a) a circa-1966 Seamaster Deville, stainless steel, 166020 case,
: caliber 562, automatic w/ date.

: b) a circa 1990 Seamaster Polaris multifunction, s/n 2440.50,
: caliber 1665, 18Kt & stainless case/ bracelet ???

: I've looked online at both of these watches, and the pricing is all
: over the place.... which is the better value, at say $900?

: Thanks all for your help!

You have asked two differing questions in your title and in the body: better investment and more collectible

Collectibility is a personal decision -- it is completely about what you like

Investment is inappropriate in talking about collecting watches. Collections are passions, not a means to make money by speculating.

The Deville is likely to last much longer, and has numerous sources for parts. When it breaks, you have lots of options: repair, replacement of the movement, fabrication of the needed part. The Polaris is a one-off movement, with a limited production run and few sources of parts. When it breaks, you have few options. The electronics are no longer made.

It is speculation on my part to guess as to future prices . . . . but generally speaking, recent history has favored mechanical prices versus quartz prices.