monga Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Please note this not a for sale post! Hi all its been a long while since I've been in this site. anyway I'm thinking if actually selling one of my most prized reps. an opportunity came up to buy a Gen at a great price. so help me out. It is a TC 16610 LV Ver 3 that's been modified no engraving anywhere the ver 3's were still made with GEN ETA movements has a GEN 16610LV bezel insert (flat 4) A V5 clasp And the KH 16610 LV dial, hands, and DWO Has normal wear but no major flaws Am I crazy to think this beauty is worth at least $1500? Let me me know what you guys think and please don't PM me offering to buy. If I decide to actually sell I will post in the classifieds Edited April 27, 2017 by monga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 some pics would help. but probably closer to $1k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capre Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 The TC v3 isnt that spectacular compared to the later versions. The v3 has the tiny lady ETA 2678 wich can be had for about $50 preowned. In my oppinion the real value here is that gen flat 4 LV insert which is worth around $1000 in good condition. Id say $1200 is reasonable with the right buyer that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 The seller may set the asking price at whatever they want but the buyer always sets the buying price. Hence the acronyms OBO, OBRO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monga Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Not sure what I was thinking, got confused with another rep I have. It's a pointed 4 bezel insert not a flat, also, yes it's a v3 but the v5 bracelet and clasp plus the KH dial and hands make it look awesome. Regardless thank you all to everyone who responded, maybe $1,200 is a better value. Still on the fence about selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capre Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Not sure what I was thinking, got confused with another rep I have. It's a pointed 4 bezel insert not a flat, also, yes it's a v3 but the v5 bracelet and clasp plus the KH dial and hands make it look awesome. Regardless thank you all to everyone who responded, maybe $1,200 is a better value. Still on the fence about selling it. The reason for the high value on the flat 4 insert is because the insert is discountinued and very sought after by collectors as the true 50's anniversary mk1 y-serial 16610LV had the flat 4 while the rest (mk2-8 with an exception for mk3) used the pointed 4 insert. So without the flat 4 insert i dont think that the watch will sell at $1,200. Just to give you an perspective on what the TC's use to go for id say a regular stock TC 16610LN v6 can be had for $600~ and a 16610LN v6 franken with gen crown, tube, insert and crystal is about $1,200-$1,500. I bought a 16610LN v3 a year ago with gen insert and gen crown for $450. Im not saying that $1,200 is the right or wrong figure, just that it would look like profiteering to me compared to what it actually is. But it all comes down to what people are willing to pay in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monga Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 25 minutes ago, capre said: The reason for the high value on the flat 4 insert is because the insert is discountinued and very sought after by collectors as the true 50's anniversary mk1 y-serial 16610LV had the flat 4 while the rest (mk2-8 with an exception for mk3) used the pointed 4 insert. So without the flat 4 insert i dont think that the watch will sell at $1,200. Just to give you an perspective on what the TC's use to go for id say a regular stock TC 16610LN v6 can be had for $600~ and a 16610LN v6 franken with gen crown, tube, insert and crystal is about $1,200-$1,500. I bought a 16610LN v3 a year ago with gen insert and gen crown for $450. Im not saying that $1,200 is the right or wrong figure, just that it would look like profiteering to me compared to what it actually is. But it all comes down to what people are willing to pay in the end. All very good points. That's a great deal you got on the V3 with the gen insert, tube and crown. Anyway if I decide I'll probably price it lower and be very open to negotiation. Here are some pics taken with a crappy iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capre Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 All very good points. That's a great deal you got on the V3 with the gen insert, tube and crown. Anyway if I decide I'll probably price it lower and be very open to negotiation. Here are some pics taken with a crappy iPhone What a beauty! If i were you id just keep it. Its a piece of rep history and a very enjoyable piece. Just set a price that you are comfortable with and if there are no takers it might be because the price is to high and just drop it until it sells or you decide to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monga Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, capre said: What a beauty! If i were you id just keep it. Its a piece of rep history and a very enjoyable piece. Just set a price that you are comfortable with and if there are no takers it might be because the price is to high and just drop it until it sells or you decide to keep it. Thanks, yeah that KH high dial and handset really make it (GEN insert helps too). Maybe if I can I'll scrape up the funds to buy the GEN and stick it in the safe lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username here Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 I have a gen-f serial if you are looking.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 "If I were you I'd just keep it." Good advice. In 2 or 3 years you will miss it. I kept a couple 'nos' F520117 swisseta 'noobmariners' from 10 or 12 years ago. Glad I did. Now they are repli-classics. Sort of... One that I traded away in 2005 came in last week for a new crown. Twelve years with one c/o and a crown. Not bad. noobmariner story: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=5622 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Keep it! It's rep history and the only other hand crafted USA rep I know of.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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