Re: Omega Speedmaster value question

Longfellow wrote:
Looking at an Omega Speedmaster 176.0012 in unpolished condition. That
suggests that it is in virtually mint condition other than what wear
marks it's carrying that presumably could be polished out. No box or
papers, but serial number checks out.

Anyone hazard a guess at the value of this watch on the open market?

Thanks,

Longfellow


Why do you equate unpolished with mint? The watch may have been owned by a stone worker. Opinions and eyesight will vary but IMO mint is no visible defects to the naked or eyeglass corrected eye under good bright light. Unpolished or unbuffed means just that, the watch hasn't been touched by a buffing wheel. Some collectors like unpolished because the buffing wheel removes metal including texture and sharp, well defined edges. Deep gouges and dents can't be buffed or polished out. If the description is "mint unpolished" then you could expect a very clean watch.

The 176.0012 is a Speedmaster Mark IV with a Lemania 5100 movement. 10 years ago it was a $200 watch but with Omegamania still in full swing a clean example might sell for $1200 or more. Condition is important so if you can't see the watch in hand make sure you get good pictures and a liberal return policy. The bands aren't as much of a problem as with the ones with integrated bracelets. The crystals are expensive if you can find one.
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