The largest independent, non-commercial, consumer-oriented resource on the Internet for owners, collectors and enthusiasts of fine wristwatches. Online since 1998.
Informational Websites ChronoMaddox -- the legacy of Chuck Maddox OnTheDash -- vintage Heuer website Zowie -- Omega information
Discussion Forums ChronoMaddox Forum Heuer Forum Omega Forum
Counterfeit Watchers ChronoTools Forum ChronoTrader Forum
Vintage Heuer Discussion Forum
The place for discussing 1930-1985 Heuer wristwatches, chronographs and dash-mounted timepieces. Online since May 2003.
OnTheDash Home What's New! Price Guide Chronographs Dash Mounted Collection
A Simple Point -- Rarity Does Not (Always) Equate to Value

A simple point -- just because a watch is rare does mean that this rarity will translate to value.

The "Poor Man's" Ref 2547 chronographs always sell at a deep discount to the Heuer branded models, whether we are looking at a Zodiac or a Clebar. While Glycine is a well-known brand to vintage watch enthusiasts, we can expect it to sell at or below the price of the Zodiac and Clebar models. I mean, how many collectors do you know who specialize in Glycine, Zodiac or Clebar? They are not exactly Patek, Vaechron and Rolex.

And my Memphis? It is "one-of-one" in our community of collectors. But it stands as further proof that just because it is rare, that does not mean that it has much value.

Jeff

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

: It's ridiculous to compare a simple quartz watch with a Carrera 12
: Dato

Current Position
Chronocentric and zOwie site design and contents (c) Copyright 1998-2005, Derek Ziglar; Copyright 2005-2008, Jeffrey M. Stein. All rights reserved. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the terms of use. CONTACT | TERMS OF USE | TRANSLATE