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fwhawk · 15 August 2019, 05:14 AM

I found some interesting results from the Christies online auction that ended yesterday. Some of the vintage, lesser known references did quite well. An Ellipse 3666 from the '70s that was estimated at $3000-$5000 sold for $13,750! Also, the hot watches stay hot. The one Aquanaut, a 5065, brought over $43,000!

sgfortino · 15 August 2019, 05:32 AM

I wonder how the popularity for an older style aquanaut 5065 compares to the more recent 5165 and 5167. That’s a pretty crazy amount for a 5065.

enjoythemusic · 15 August 2019, 05:47 AM

That's a lot for a 5065 imho, then again remember getting my muse a 5066a ($10k, to match my 5067). Hard to move a 5066a at that time too. Now they're $20k to $24k!?!?

(Shaking head in amazement / disbelief)

ts3 · 15 August 2019, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

(Shaking head in amazement / disbelief)

+1

Not following auction results closely but several dealers, including European Watch in the US and Meertz Worldoftime in Europe, and if anything it seems the 5167 prices are having a little summertime blues...

enjoythemusic · 15 August 2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ts3

Not following auction results closely but several dealers, including European Watch in the US and Meertz Worldoftime in Europe, and if anything it seems the 5167 prices are having a little summertime blues...

Albert @ European is a great guy, runs a smooth operation. Have his hard cover watch book here, epic pics!

agsstructures · 15 August 2019, 06:09 AM

The 5065 aquanaut price is inclusive of a 25% buyer premium. Still a wild price for one without a box and original papers!

fwhawk · 15 August 2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by agsstructures

The 5065 aquanaut price is inclusive of a 25% buyer premium. Still a wild price for one without a box and original papers!

Yes. All prices include the 25% buyer's premium. It looks like the high bid was $35,000 (some asking prices on Chrono 24 are in that range), but add 25% and you get to $43,750! That's what it cost to walk out with the watch.

theflywrist · 15 August 2019, 07:23 AM

Someone say 5065?
I think that price was a little silly, but nevertheless it’s one of the coolest watches I own.
Very cool on bracelet, tritium dial, and super versatile/comfortable.

15 August 2019, 05:14 AM	#1
fwhawk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Stu Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 182	Christies I found some interesting results from the Christies online auction that ended yesterday. Some of the vintage, lesser known references did quite well. An Ellipse 3666 from the '70s that was estimated at $3000-$5000 sold for $13,750! Also, the hot watches stay hot. The one Aquanaut, a 5065, brought over $43,000!

15 August 2019, 05:47 AM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,650	That's a lot for a 5065 imho, then again remember getting my muse a 5066a ($10k, to match my 5067). Hard to move a 5066a at that time too. Now they're $20k to $24k!?!? (Shaking head in amazement / disbelief) __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

15 August 2019, 05:32 AM	#2
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	I wonder how the popularity for an older style aquanaut 5065 compares to the more recent 5165 and 5167. That’s a pretty crazy amount for a 5065.

15 August 2019, 06:09 AM	#6
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,294	The 5065 aquanaut price is inclusive of a 25% buyer premium. Still a wild price for one without a box and original papers!

15 August 2019, 07:23 AM	#8
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,991	Someone say 5065? I think that price was a little silly, but nevertheless it’s one of the coolest watches I own. Very cool on bracelet, tritium dial, and super versatile/comfortable.

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