The GMT+9 Auction Watchlist #7
Happy New Years to all the GMT+9 readers! Hopefully there are some interesting watches for the readers in this installment covering 12/08/07 - 01/10/08. This vintage Seiko Auto Dator is stunning. The watch is pristine and even has a Superman style hang tag. It doesn’t get any better then this. The selling price was 236,000 yen.
I found this stopwatch with it’s control nob to be very unique. Price was 3,300 yen.
Okay, I’m hoping a reader can supply some information to us about this Casio 5600 G-Shock. All I can say is that it’s a Celux special edition and very sought after. It sold for 135,800 yen. I’d never even heard of this model until I saw it on auction.
These vintage GS watch stands would be a great accessory to show off that vintage GS collection. 5,000 yen.
Of course, once you have those stands, you could enhance your display even more with this nice wooden Seiko sign. Set up your display case, sit back and enjoy it while you have a smoke! 1,700 yen.
Two things struck me with this Citizen Avalon model. First, the movement functions and display were interesting. Second, I was amazed at the level of wear on this leather strap! This one didn’t get any bids at a 20,500 yen start price.
Some Tokunaga fans might recognize this watch as the “Space Navigator”. It was a specially designed 6M23 analog chronograph with the ability to measure up to 31 days for those astronauts who have extended stays in space. Neat watch and very collectible. I was out bid on this one. It sold for 49,499 yen.
Here’s a very military looking 8M movement based Avenue. No bids at 20,000 yen.
This one is a stunner. It’s essentially a mint 6217 World Time that sold for an impressive amount. Are you ready for this? 251,000 yen! Cool hangtag.
Do you need a box and tags to complete your vintage GS collection? Prepare to spend. This (probably) complete set sold for more than some vintage GS’s go for! Price was 152,000 yen.
Back before designers realized that they could use solar panels as dials, they would just lay them out in a no nonsense functional way. This Alba digital epitomizes that concept. I like its total utilitarian presentation. It sold for 2.400 yen.
This Presage moonphase was a model I’d never seen before. Simple and elegant. 16,000 yen.
Moving on to eBay, I have a few more to show. Put your sunglasses on before you look at this green Silver Wave. When I first started collecting Seikos, you could still buy these NOS. Now, they are collectible. The fact that this one was only available to Italy contributed to the low price. It sold for $51.32.
I think if people knew what this one was, it would have been bid higher. The 5S21 is an obscure movement in Seiko’s lineup. It actually beats more like a mechanical watch than a quartz and therefore has a seconds hand that sweeps like a mechanical watch. It sold for $73.00.
I like the dial and color on this 7A28 Yacht Timer. What a great clean crisp look. This one was quickly BIN’d with a $450.00 price tag.
To end today’s installment, I’ll share a unique Alba. This chronograph actually contains two bezels. You can flip off the top diver bezel to access a more traditional tachymeter. Very cool. I liked it. Price was a steal for this unique watch at $47.01. Thanks for reading and thanks to Seikomart, Ptolemy and Bryan for their contributions.
January 10th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Hey Pete,
Great installment. I’ve seen a Pulsar just like the Alba chronograph you featured in the last two photos. It’s a large watch btw — around 48mm — massive wrist presence, especially on the Bund leather strap. The one I saw was in a sporting goods store, and on sale for around $60 US. The model number is Pulsar PF3355, and here is a picture:
Regards,
Bryan
January 11th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Wow, now that you posted that picture, I think I’ve seen that model in stores myself. For $60.00, that would almost be worth picking up just to play with for awhile. I do like the double bezel concept. I see in the specs it states “Eyelet at the 9 o’clock position for secure fastening.” I wonder what they expect you to attach it to? Maybe for hikers, they could use their backpack I suppose.
January 12th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Happy New Year Petew, Brian and all other people behind GMT+9. I hope to read great articles from you in the text year too. I remember I have seen a picture of the Celux G-Shock once. 135000 Yen… I like the way the resin straps are molded, but that price for a watch, where the basic model costs maybe 10.000 Yen or less. It sounds like the unbelievable prices asked for the Bathing Ape models.
Halfway the 80’s I and my girlfriend of that time, both wore a similar solar watch as that Alba. I still love that look actually.
Cheers,
Sjors
January 13th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Hi Sjors,
Yes, there is something to be said for the pure functional layout of the solar panels on that Alba watch. Just think how unusual it would be today if Casio put out a G-Shock today with a row of rectangular solar panels on the front. Even cooler yet would be if they put the RC antenna right on the outside so you could see it!
Thanks for reading,
petew
January 29th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Hi, Pete,
Would you think the Pulsar concept began with the Fieldmaster fulllume dial version with the lanyard hole? After finding Ty’s old post on the Fieldmasters (your photos?), I found the exact one on the Japan auctions and won it! I guess the lanyard hole was for clipping the watch to one’s vest or belt.