timepieces1
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Post by timepieces1 on Oct 25, 2013 13:23:40 GMT -6
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Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on Oct 25, 2013 14:13:25 GMT -6
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aquajoe
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Post by aquajoe on Oct 25, 2013 20:41:47 GMT -6
Now they are desirable Eh, nobody would actually own that junk  |
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Post by Jamie on Oct 30, 2013 12:20:22 GMT -6
If we only knew then what we know now...
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Post by rw16610 on Nov 1, 2013 23:38:14 GMT -6
Imagine that, eh!? It's incredible how the ones no one wanted back then somehow became highly sought after and in some cases, even blue chip investments long term. The fact this market can be so unpredictable for collectors can work in our favor as well it seems. Nothing tops the joy of ownership though, as that's our #1 reason for obtaining these pieces.
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Post by Pete on Nov 5, 2013 22:05:42 GMT -6
If we only knew then what we know now... We'd be rich! I recall a true story of a couple of dealers in the early 1980's swapping out the dials, bezels and hands in MilSubs and replacing them with the standard fare in order to more easily sell them. They must be kicking themselves now. DRSD's were another hard sell in the 70's. Not popular by any means compared with the subs and GMT's. |
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Post by rw16610 on Nov 5, 2013 23:11:31 GMT -6
Oh my! Those folks must have a hard time sleeping at night! A tough way to learn that lesson, indeed.
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Post by Jamie on Nov 7, 2013 21:08:26 GMT -6
Had a chance to pick up a 1680, IIRC it was a Red Sub, in 1991. I thought $1200.00 was too steep. Groan...
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