Pricing a ref. 1601 "Wide Boy"

[lhendrickson]

Hey all! I snagged a 1601 "Wide Boy" back in 2016 for a reasonable amount and am now looking around for another. Wherever I look, vintage 1601s seem to be on the rise with prices, especially slightly less common variants. Is the standard ask for one of the "Wide Boy" SS variants around $4k+? Kinda incredulous that they'd be running for that. Any insight appreciated for this novice.

[Dan S]

Actually, almost any decent all-SS DJ with bracelet in good condition is pushing $4k these days. At least the asking prices.

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Actually, almost any decent all-SS DJ with bracelet in good condition is pushing $4k these days. At least the asking prices.

Agree. Nobody ever pays the asking price, though.

[lhendrickson]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Agree. Nobody ever pays the asking price, though.

I can attest to that

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Agree. Nobody ever pays the asking price, though.

I heard that rumor too.

[carwashchris]

OR MORE !

https://momentum-dubai.com/collectio...e-boy-ref-1603

https://momentum-dubai.com/collectio...-st-g-ref-1601

These are super examples IMO. But yes they are now 4K with bracelet and less without and condition.

Chris

[Yaz]

This hype is juste crazy !
But hey !



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[zapokee]

Originally Posted by Yaz

This hype is juste crazy !

I don't think it's hype. Vintage Datejusts are awesome and deserve to be priced accordingly. Don't know why they're still the red-headed stepchild in comparison to other models like Daytonas and Subs.

It's just the market catching up with reality.

[ILuvSubs]

Originally Posted by carwashchris

OR MORE !

https://momentum-dubai.com/collectio...e-boy-ref-1603

https://momentum-dubai.com/collectio...-st-g-ref-1601

These are super examples IMO. But yes they are now 4K with bracelet and less without and condition.

Chris

I agree that the more unusual or rarer dial variations of the Datejusts in top condition are rising in price. Deservedly so IMHO. I suppose in a rising tide (even in a pandemic)...

There is a certain charm to these wide boys. I initially didn’t warm to them, but they’ve grown on me.

[motoikkyu]

Yeah, the prices. It's hard to believe that a two-tone Wide Boy with correct hands is now going for $4K USD, but that does seem to be the asking price. I can remember buying these for $1500, so it's weird for me, but currency inflates, I guess.

[matthewosieja]

Proud can get it down to 3.5


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