The GMT+9 Auction Watchlist #11
Well, we’ve had some technical difficulties here at GMT+9 and at the same time, I think you could say we’ve been on a bit of a holiday too, but we are back and recharged.
I’ve got a large watchlist this time to cover the last two months. Unfortunately I’ve lost the ending prices and some movement information on some of the auctions so they won’t be indicated. Please accept my apologies in advance.
The showcase watch pictured is a gold quartz VFA with I think the 38xx movement. I think it’s quite striking.
Some people love their Seikos so much that they sing about them! I have no idea what this is, but if I read the translation correctly, I think that’s what’s going on.
GMT+9 reader Martback sent this one to me. I think he indicated that it was Citizen’s first auto. This example is stupendous and I was impressed with the unique look of the movement and its finishing.
This Advan looks like it’s NOS.
This is a very early, perhaps the first hunter cased Seiko Laurel.
I liked the design on this quartz Seiko pocket watch.
This mystery dial Seiko Marvel is extremely rare.
Occasionally I see one of these horseshoe cased Seiko Electronics pop up. It always seems like they are in great condition. I guess no one bought or wore them!
Golf fans will appreciate this PGA themed Seiko pocket watch.
The case on this unusual Ricoh diver bears a striking resemblance to that of a 6105-8000.
At 36,333 yen, someone got a steal on this Transpolar Landmaster. The low price was undoubtedly influenced by the fact that the watch needed an upgraded battery.
Here’s a fun mid sized 7N35 Seiko diver. It sold for 12,100 yen.
This was a strong price for a nice Citizen Mission Antarctica. 51,600 yen.
I love the hammered 18k white gold case on this 3823 Quartz VFA. Lots of bidding on this one all the way up to 229,999 yen.
Here is a S800 variant that I’ve never seen before. The bezel appears to be metal. Usually this part is plastic. Price was 16,600 yen.
In my book, this was the best buy of the lot. 16,000 yen for this stunning Grand Quartz.
I’ve seen a sudden spike in the prices of 9T82 chronographs over the past month. Here’s an example of a nice one. The tuxedo subdial are subtle and cool. It sold for $2,551.00.
In contrast, the $227.50 that this Seiko ANA sold for was a little low.
I wonder what happened to the movement, dial and hands? Here’s a well used 7L22 Sportura case and crystal that was purchased for $24.99.
Casio collectors often confuse me. I’ll see them bid up relatively easy to find models to crazy prices yet here’s a DW-6800 that’s actually not easy to find at all but it was virtually ignored. It sold for $19.99.
Nice vintage mechanical Citizen Worldtime. $119.04
Well, I bid high for this 7C43 but not high enough. I almost regret it now. That said, it sold for a lofty price; $507.07. It may be a long time before I see another one. If a GMT+9 reader got it, let us know how you like it.
What a nice 50M 603 Silver Wave diver. The rarity of this watch was obviously reflected in the bidding. Selling price was $422.99.
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Casio collectors confuse me too - and I’m one of them! Common calc watches that sell for ten times their true market value and rare outdoor models being completely ignored; vintage and collectible Casios are a schizophrenic minefield sometimes. Just the mention of a live auction on an internet forum can result in a watch selling for twice what it would normally realize.
Love the SLQ Seikos…they have a look all their own and a limited production run which pretty much ensures you won’t be running into somebody wearing one at the local store…
August 23rd, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Hi Pete,
a few prices to complement your post.
The 18K VFA usually lists for about JPY 200,000 but do not sell very often. The NOS Advan was about JPY 40,000. The Citizen Auto, which as you mentioned was Citizens first auto, was a great bargain at JPY 50,000. I really regret not bidding on that one. My guess is however that Citizen sourced the movement from some other manufacturer as they never did anything similar before or after and the construction looks a bit too complicated and expensive to be your only effort in the auto movement category. If I remember correctly, the record cost about JPY 8,000 and the horseshoe electronic about JPY 45,000.
regards / martin
August 24th, 2008 at 3:12 am
Hi Martback,
Thanks so much for filling in that price information. I was really upset when I lost a large group of ending prices. I too regret not bidding on that Citizen. That was an astute comment about the movement design never again being used by them. The interesting thing to me is that I’ve never seen that movement design used by anyone else either; specifically, the main plate below the rotor. It’s a very unique look. As always, thanks for your contributions to the watchlist.
petew
August 24th, 2008 at 3:14 am
Hi Casiophile,
I must admit that I’ve been watching every one of your weekly auctions in your collection sell-off and the prices people pay for your watches leave me confused. Often I’ll see a listing pop up and think…”oh, that one should get a lot of interest.” And then it doesn’t! That said, it is summer, and lots of people are outside and on vacation. Maybe things will become more logical in the fall.
petew
August 24th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Hi Petew,
Thanks for getting your Auction Watch on track again. I had a good laugh about the Seiko 7″. I hope you might find a G-Shock 7″ in the future (no, not that hardcore house producer from the Netherlands). I think I actually did not pay more for my DW-6800, although, as you already mention, you do not find them very much. I think collectors rather go for the DW-5300, which practically looks the same (and is most of the time similar priced).
Cheers,
Sjors
August 26th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
I look forward to these auction lists. Thanks Pete. I hope that you had a good holiday too.