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Cmfrank · 15 January 2018, 03:28 PM

I am considering purchasing my first Omega and was wondering which model/models hold their value best?

Thanks!

Andad · 15 January 2018, 03:44 PM

The old Speedy 321's are holding up ok.

texasmade · 15 January 2018, 05:30 PM

Not many hold value well. Best bet is to not buy from a boutique and only buy with a discount. Only a few can hold value but those are usually always LE pieces.

TimeRookie · 15 January 2018, 08:50 PM

My advice would be to choose a watch you like and search the forums for a trusted seller with a brand new in box model that you like. You can likely save quite a bit of money and then you will have paid the true market value for the watch you like. It likely won’t drop in value very much from there. The limited editions do seem to hold their value the best. Good luck with your choice!

AEC · 15 January 2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeRookie

My advice would be to choose a watch you like and search the forums for a trusted seller with a brand new in box model that you like. You can likely save quite a bit of money and then you will have paid the true market value for the watch you like. It likely won’t drop in value very much from there. The limited editions do seem to hold their value the best. Good luck with your choice!

I agree. Buy it right, and you'll do fine with retention of value.

sechsgang · 16 January 2018, 12:29 AM

just buy a new speedy pro moon watch from a TS here for about 3400 bucks. Watch only it will still sell for about 2500-2800 used, full kit you'll probably get 3k for them today.

Cabaiguan · 16 January 2018, 06:53 AM

Frankly, the plain old hesalite Speedy does very well on resale. I bought mine in 2010 and it has appreciated. Maybe not as much as a Sub or PP, but you won’t lose much if any on the flip if you hold onto it for a while.

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bdex75 · 16 January 2018, 06:57 AM

I bought my FOIS a few years back for about 40% off the $5900 retail. That is where they are currently selling still. Buy it right they seem to hold ok.

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Rafabond · 22 January 2018, 07:54 AM

if you find a Speedmaster 60th anniversary, buy it, enjoy the watch and have a safe rising value

tacotaco · 23 January 2018, 05:19 PM

Speedy
Tho DSOTM have the potential of retaining value if bought pre-owned

DCheeta · 24 January 2018, 12:02 AM

Any model with a dog on the dial.

Chrislec · 24 January 2018, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tacotaco

Speedy
Tho DSOTM have the potential of retaining value if bought pre-owned

Seriously?
It will have to be bought very cheap then.. It seems their resale value drops significantly quite quickly.
Omega just priced them too high. I wanted one for while based in photos. They're good looking but when you hold them for the first time they suddenly weight like a light piece of plastic junk. I had the feeling to hold the Swatch I had when I was 14yo.... Huge disappointment....At least they should've made it heavier in weight, just to give the impression of holding something substantial..
It's a pity. THey're good looking.
I just can't think they will hold any value..

doboy007 · 26 January 2018, 07:35 AM

Snoopy :)

CPRWATCH · 26 January 2018, 09:28 AM

Seamaster 2254 , buy one now while you can . This watch is definitely one for the future

Vicc · 29 January 2018, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmfrank

I am considering purchasing my first Omega and was wondering which model/models hold their value best?

Thanks!

Modern? Probably nothing since when sales go down and new models come out previous models will be sold at closeout price to the grey market at 20% of the price.

KBM · 30 January 2018, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Any model with a dog on the dial.

Listen to this man

WJGESQ · 30 January 2018, 11:52 AM

Proplof

Ruud Van Driver · 30 January 2018, 04:23 PM

If I was going to buy an Omega, which is not out of the question, I would buy from a TRF Trusted Seller. Even though I'd lose out on the exchange rate, one particular seller here is punting out BNIB models for about 30% off retail. If you buy a Speedy or something from him, you're unlikely to lose too much.

Finslayer83 · 15 February 2018, 01:08 AM

2254.50

I paid $1100 for mine and just saw the used prices on them

CPRWATCH · 15 February 2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Finslayer83

2254.50

I paid $1100 for mine and just saw the used prices on them

Couldn't agree more , these watches are seriously collectable & will be one of the most sought after references from Omega in the not too distant future.

antbkny · 15 February 2018, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

2254.50

I paid $1100 for mine and just saw the used prices on them

beshannon · 15 February 2018, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmfrank

I am considering purchasing my first Omega and was wondering which model/models hold their value best?

Thanks!

When do you plan to sell it?

gullabaa · 20 February 2018, 03:54 PM

I bought a Speedy and Planet Ocean 8500 movement 45.5mm last year. I got a good discount from the AD in Oregon at that time. However, when I tried to sell the Planet Ocean at Crown Caliber store they only offered for half the price for my PO. I think the Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch with hexalite crystal, hand wind is the best bang for the buck.

Rolexavidfan · 22 February 2018, 02:39 PM

I agree ^^. At the rate the sport watches of some prestige brand are going, there’s still some upside on the Moonwatch Pro Hesalite model.

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WJGESQ · 23 February 2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

Proplof

Very cool. Black dial w date on mesh---awesome.

eltonbalch · 23 February 2018, 12:53 PM

Some of the LE speedmasters have appreciated tremendously. I still own the 30th anniversary black speedy in this picture and sure wish I’d kept the other two!

henrylee · 23 February 2018, 01:09 PM

There's a new LE coming out, wait for that.

7Kenhinho · 23 February 2018, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrislec

Seriously?
It will have to be bought very cheap then.. It seems their resale value drops significantly quite quickly.
Omega just priced them too high. I wanted one for while based in photos. They're good looking but when you hold them for the first time they suddenly weight like a light piece of plastic junk. I had the feeling to hold the Swatch I had when I was 14yo.... Huge disappointment....At least they should've made it heavier in weight, just to give the impression of holding something substantial..
It's a pity. THey're good looking.
I just can't think they will hold any value..

Interesting, I was just at the boutique today and held one for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised by the light weight, a little big for my wrist, but that's a nice looking watch.

7Kenhinho · 23 February 2018, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

2254.50

I paid $1100 for mine and just saw the used prices on them

I got the midsize automatic sans bracelet for $1250 and wonder whether they will appreciate down the line, especially if this smaller watch trend keeps up, and Omega doesn't bring back the wave dial.

red1108nyc · 23 February 2018, 09:09 PM

There is "value" in enjoyment too :-) I enjoy mine immensely.

15 January 2018, 03:28 PM	#1
Cmfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 73	Which Omega model holds its value best? I am considering purchasing my first Omega and was wondering which model/models hold their value best? Thanks!

15 January 2018, 03:44 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,509	The old Speedy 321's are holding up ok. __________________ E

15 January 2018, 08:50 PM	#4
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,201	My advice would be to choose a watch you like and search the forums for a trusted seller with a brand new in box model that you like. You can likely save quite a bit of money and then you will have paid the true market value for the watch you like. It likely won’t drop in value very much from there. The limited editions do seem to hold their value the best. Good luck with your choice! __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

16 January 2018, 06:53 AM	#7
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Frankly, the plain old hesalite Speedy does very well on resale. I bought mine in 2010 and it has appreciated. Maybe not as much as a Sub or PP, but you won’t lose much if any on the flip if you hold onto it for a while. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

30 January 2018, 04:23 PM	#18
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	If I was going to buy an Omega, which is not out of the question, I would buy from a TRF Trusted Seller. Even though I'd lose out on the exchange rate, one particular seller here is punting out BNIB models for about 30% off retail. If you buy a Speedy or something from him, you're unlikely to lose too much. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 January 2018, 05:30 PM	#3
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,382	Not many hold value well. Best bet is to not buy from a boutique and only buy with a discount. Only a few can hold value but those are usually always LE pieces.

16 January 2018, 12:29 AM	#6
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	just buy a new speedy pro moon watch from a TS here for about 3400 bucks. Watch only it will still sell for about 2500-2800 used, full kit you'll probably get 3k for them today.

16 January 2018, 06:57 AM	#8
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I bought my FOIS a few years back for about 40% off the $5900 retail. That is where they are currently selling still. Buy it right they seem to hold ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 January 2018, 07:54 AM	#9
Rafabond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Barcelona, Spain Watch: Rolex, Tudor, etc Posts: 620	if you find a Speedmaster 60th anniversary, buy it, enjoy the watch and have a safe rising value

23 January 2018, 05:19 PM	#10
tacotaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: KCMO Watch: 116500 Black, DD40 Posts: 430	Speedy Tho DSOTM have the potential of retaining value if bought pre-owned

24 January 2018, 12:02 AM	#11
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Any model with a dog on the dial.

26 January 2018, 07:35 AM	#13
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Snoopy :)

26 January 2018, 09:28 AM	#14
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	Seamaster 2254 , buy one now while you can . This watch is definitely one for the future

30 January 2018, 11:52 AM	#17
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Proplof

15 February 2018, 01:08 AM	#19
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	2254.50 I paid $1100 for mine and just saw the used prices on them

20 February 2018, 03:54 PM	#23
gullabaa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Al G. Location: Washington Watch: Rolex Sub 168000 Posts: 24	I bought a Speedy and Planet Ocean 8500 movement 45.5mm last year. I got a good discount from the AD in Oregon at that time. However, when I tried to sell the Planet Ocean at Crown Caliber store they only offered for half the price for my PO. I think the Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch with hexalite crystal, hand wind is the best bang for the buck.

22 February 2018, 02:39 PM	#24
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	I agree ^^. At the rate the sport watches of some prestige brand are going, there’s still some upside on the Moonwatch Pro Hesalite model. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

23 February 2018, 12:53 PM	#26
eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	Some of the LE speedmasters have appreciated tremendously. I still own the 30th anniversary black speedy in this picture and sure wish I’d kept the other two!

23 February 2018, 01:09 PM	#27
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	There's a new LE coming out, wait for that. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

23 February 2018, 09:09 PM	#30
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	There is "value" in enjoyment too :-) I enjoy mine immensely.

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