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     Renie New member Username: Renie Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Any appraisal thoughts on this 18 K Gubelin, Ipsomatic Auto (32mm Case x 42mm Lug-Lug) value would be appreciated. Dial is white on white waffle, case surrounded by, I believe, black saphires in various condition. Some are chipped. Keeps excellent time, but reluctant to open for inspection. I recall it being bought in 1965 Switzerland by my Dad. Thanks for your expertise. | ||
| Renie New member Username: Renie Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
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| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2224 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hello interesting watch. It's a little on the samll side (32mm) which will limit its value to some degree, but it's an interesting case. I'd imagine value to a collector is $700-900, more at a retail venue and even more for replacement cost. | ||
| Renie New member Username: Renie Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for your opinion. I just had it serviced by the authorized Gubelin agent in Houston. He said, that in over 50 yrs with them, he'd only seen two others like it.Case# 150597. Do you think he was justifying the service overhaul fee? His replacemet value on the invoice $7000.00. Are there any other sources to reference? Thanks Renie | ||
| Renie New member Username: Renie Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
PS: 25 jewels 2x Adjusted Thanks | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2225 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
$7000 is total non sense. We frequently sell 18k automatic Gubelins under $1000. | ||
| Renie New member Username: Renie Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the follow up. | ||
| Gregb New member Username: Gregb Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
If you want to prove to yourself how ridiculous his $7k valuation is, go back to him and tell him you'll make him the deal of the century and sell him the watch for just 50% of his appraised value. Watch how fast he backpedals! Greg |