Wow... that's free - congrats!

Jun 21, 2015,13:21 PM
 

Christ all might, that's dirt cheap. Ok the bracelet is battered but that's a beauty... and for that price it's free! Congrats, I'd have bought that biggrin

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Authentic UN 263-22

 
 By: RICKARD.MARTENSSON : May 21st, 2015-05:44
Hi, I'm new to this forum and thought I would post my first question now. I have long been in the market for a UN 263-22 and i recently found one that was priced at around 3000 euros. I have gotten some photos from the seller and just wanted to check with...  

Agree with Nico

 
 By: dedestexhes : May 21st, 2015-07:42
the band however seens to have some strech. Might have had a rather rough live... Happy hunting. br, Dirk

Looks legit to me, but

 
 By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : May 21st, 2015-10:51
it is not too cheap, and this is an older model with 38mm diameter and the condition of the watch is not too good.. Yours, Adam

The pictutes do not permit...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : May 21st, 2015-12:10
... A good evaluation of the watch's condition. 3000 Euros are roughly the list price at the time of purchase, so for that price, I'd rather demand a full factory service, including a refurbishing of case and bracelet. Marcus

UPDATE

 
 By: RICKARD.MARTENSSON : May 21st, 2015-12:26
I have been in contact with the buyer and with your feedback I have negotiated the price down to 2600 euros and that we will do an inspection of the movement before a deal is struck. I will keep you posted on what happens. Could anyone of you give a rough... 

This model was still in the 2007 catalogue ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : May 24th, 2015-10:22
... what is the serial number of the case, visible on the small plate screwed to the case side? Marcus

No. 5238 Thanks all [nt] [nt]

 
 By: RICKARD.MARTENSSON : May 24th, 2015-10:50

Should be a rather recent one, so I would think ..

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : May 24th, 2015-12:25
... it to be maximum ten years old. Anyway, if it was worn often, at least one complete movement service should have been done. A complete factory service of a Marine Chronometer, including refurbishing of case and bracelet costs 600 Swiss Franks. So for ... 

FINAL UPDATE

 
 By: RICKARD.MARTENSSON : May 30th, 2015-01:55
Hi Guys and thank you all so much for the help! I bought the watch and we had it examined by a watchmaker that concluded that the movement was in very good shape and was in no need of service. I still managed to get the price down to 2500 euros and I hope... 

Congratulations!

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : May 31st, 2015-09:30
What I always liked on this watch is its versatility. ON one hand a fully capable sports watch, especially on bracelet, but on the other hand an elegant dress watch, if combined with a nice leather strap. I wish you a lot of fun with it! Marcus

Wow... that's free - congrats!

 
 By: qwertex : June 21st, 2015-13:21
Christ all might, that's dirt cheap. Ok the bracelet is battered but that's a beauty... and for that price it's free! Congrats, I'd have bought that :D