Alex:

In the world of the "Sifferts", you are the "go to" expert. Thank you for sharing these views / impressions.

Jeff

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: my stomach and personal number of sifferts i had in my life (i
: would guess 50-65) tells me that we must have 1000 around.

: I agree that not all sifferts show up on markets but i also believe
: in the times 10 years ago, that the flodding of (any) goods to
: ebay was huge. from that time i still remember we had about 1
: sifferts in 2 months showing up. One might think: OK why should
: all sifferts being ever produced show up? I agree there is no
: reason for this but if you see the numbers showing up, plus
: estimate those in collectors hand (I guess about 200-350)....

: I dont think they are more....The serial numbers 141 and 222 , 223,
: 242 ect would also indicate that we must have a range in the
: 100rds to upto 1000 if you like.

: furthermore at the 70s time i am pretty sure a white watch with
: blue indexes was lower in demand by people than a claiccical
: watch with black dial....so many draw backs against a higher
: number indeed.

: if the watch was lets say 5000 we would see as many coming up from
: private drawers as viceroys. than we would also see more parts:
: like hands and dials....so the number must be way way below
: 5000.....way way....and 5000 in collectors hands...makes no
: sence to me at this price levels not every collector will effort
: this piece of watch......so i would stay with 1000 max too.

: ape