Nanuq Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 HOLY SMOKES!!! There she is, the number FIVE verified Black Lung in existence. There may be more, but this is proof that five exist. The caseback, crown, bracelet, dial and hands are correct. If you've been wanting an extremely rare dive watch, this is the time and this is the place. Doxa Black Lung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thanks for the tip. That is a stunning watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Just out of interest what do you think his reserve might be? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I'm guessing this will go for about $2,000 or if someone gets lucky, a little less due to the economic climate. "Red" is the guy that bought the last BL on the 'Bay and he was prepared to go $4,000 for it. His also did not have the vintage BOR bracelet like this one has. Watch the "watchuseek doxa" forum to see if anyone there spots a flaw. Else they can't mention it until after the auction. Weird, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Late to the party but couldn't post for a few days for some strange reason. If this thing goes for 2k I'd be surprised. Great dial and BOR bracelet... I think this one is going big. Let's keep it in the family folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 "Keep it in the family"? Ohhhhhhh??? Do tell! Is there something you want to tell us sir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 WOW was I wrong about the price! $2,800 and 3 days to go. I'm tellin' ya guys, some of these iconic smaller watch makers are positioned where Rolex was 30 years ago. How many Daytona 6263s would you buy right now, NOS, for $375? That's where they were in 1976. That's where Doxa is right now, or at least a couple years ago. It'll be curious to see how high this rascal goes! Almost any Sub 300 (no-T) will be expensive now, but the BL is a notch above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 It wouldn't surprise me at all to see this go in the 4k range. That last one was the deal of the year! (kicking self) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Ah, you think so? You do NOT want to know what I paid for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Yours was the deal of the century! With all that money you saved you could go for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm out... Great watch, but I should really save my cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobzor Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 God damn, it's spectaculary ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken fingerlove Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 God damn, it's spectaculary ugly. Agreed - there was a time - 5 years ago, when I was reading all the Dirk Pitt books, that I might have fancied one, but they are butt-ugly. No offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 They are definitely an acquired taste... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I hated that case design for years. But being a vintage watch nutjob, I kept finding more and more pieces from that era that were similar. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized they're really not THAT bad. I was being inexorably drawn to the Dark Side of the cushion case galaxy. I'll tell ya, once you try one on, you'll be amazed. My Doxas get the majority of my wrist time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 The US Divers lung does it all for me.. there is definately a certain personality that gravitates to the vintage models but with the current bidding.. No check and raise for me.. I fold.. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Yeah it's gotten crazy high. Dang! But bear in mind there are lots of vintage pieces out there whose values are going to follow the BL up. Some, like this piece and the Conquistador, are crazy rare with crazy prices. But a rising tide lifts all boats, so keep an eye on Sub 300T models too. $4,000 Sub 300s are going to do things to Sub 300Ts and it won't be long before the prices we're seeing today will be "bargains" that we should have bought. Sub 300T Synchron Sub 300T Searambler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Yes, they are all very ugly. So ugly that nobody should bid on them.....................but me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Yes, they are all very ugly. So ugly that nobody should bid on them.....................but me. A little late for that. I was on the fence on this one but the market made up my mind for me. Out of my league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 So that leaves it up to you C_M your checkbook's gotta take one for the team. Sic 'em! You know you want it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I scratch that cushion case itch with a Seiko vintage 6309-7049...Poor man's Doxa! Comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Very nice! Throw in a "Soxa" dial and hands and Robert's yer uncle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I verified from the seller it has the correct lug engravings too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Manny Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'm seriously thinking about it. After the run up in the market I'm going back into cash for a bit. I think this might be a safe place to put some money. Plus, with two I'd be only three black lungs away from building the ultimate Doxa headdress. Dirk Pitt would have nothing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 You're just gonna let it slip out like that? "With two (yawn) I'm only 3 away"??? Good Lord, man ... you've got one and I've been biting my lip ever since Granite sold that one to you! Man I'd like to see you snag this beastie. There is a small market for vintage Doxa right now, but they're so iconic I can't see them going anywhere but straight up... I've bought every Sub 300 that comes along. I think those very first ones are going to be where the action is. Then the oddities like the Conq or your TGPro. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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