nilomis
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Before the Internet ...
This was, so my friends tell me, a play field.
At that time, 80's, early 90's, it was possible to buy a Speedmaster Moon for meager US$ 100. Of course, the collectors from this golden era, got then by the dozen.
Now, every single seller queries the usual sites and counter argue by saying "Yes, but I saw this at XXXX by $$$$".
Another point that made the market here (and I believe in Argentina too) was that during the early 00's, the US dollar was very high and many great pieces were sold on international auction sites.
By and large, I believe that the prices are something between US (on the lower side) and Europe (on the high side). Of course, since this is a flea market, is not uncommon to get a fair deal.
Cheers,
Nilo
Sunday morning on a flea market .... (Heavy Omega content)
(Moderators - I'm posting here because of heavy Omega content. Be free to move to another proper place) Every Sunday, from 9AM to 3PM, a flea market is organized under the arch of our main museum - MASP (Art Museum of Sãp Paulo). The only Sundays where th...
Great pics!
Wish there were flea markets like that where I am! Haven't found any good ones...
We have some so-so flea markets in LA...
...notably the Rose Bowl (Pasadena) flea market, but because it attracts the more affluent buyers (LA movie stars shop here for home furnishings), bargains are hard to find. My venue of choice lately has been at the NAWCC (National Association of Watch & ...
Before the Internet ...
This was, so my friends tell me, a play field. At that time, 80's, early 90's, it was possible to buy a Speedmaster Moon for meager US$ 100. Of course, the collectors from this golden era, got then by the dozen. Now, every single seller queries the usual ...
I was waiting for this post Nilo!! Thank you for sharing your ...
... Sunday visit with us! I always find much pleasure visiting Flea Markets, though i had never made a watch purchase at any of them. But I like to browse through the different stands, even if I don´t collect the type of items in exhibit. I find always cu...
Well, in B.A. there is a huge flea market but ...
I was never able to locate anything in San Telmo (tourist prices, I believe) but I know an amazing good restaurant (Brasserie) there. It's a great place to walk around. Cheers, Nilo Note: B.A. is Buenos Aires for the non South American ones.
Yes dear Nilo, San Telmo is the bigest flea market at Bs Aires...
... though there are several others, some big, some small, no one compares with San Telmo. There are many nice restaurants in the area, as well as a very interesting vintage watches shop. No bargains there, but some good surprises from time to time can be...
Another place I have to visit, Niloao. ;)
I love Brazil, and I suppose Sao Paolo is a good first place to see! Hey, tell us what you got, I cannot find. Best, Nicolas
Jump on a plane...
There are daily direct flights from Paris. After "only" 12 hours and you will land here. You will be very much welcome. About the acquisition ... I'm waiting to my watchmaker to finish his magic. Be patient. Cheers, Nilo
Not a problem ...
We can provide a new coffin on arrival. They are inexpensive here. Sad point is that the city is non-smoking on almost every place. No fumes under a roof. Sad times. Cheers, Nilo
Are they really solid gold?
Nilomis With regard to your last picture, though the case is not Omega-made, are the dial and movement, actually genuine Omega. I have seen one such watch for sale and on the inside of the back-cover, it says '18K' and nothing else. Is the case really 750...
The seller stated that it was solid gold ...
Harrisans, Is not uncommon, not only here but also on other countries, that Omega watches had been cased, in many cases with authorization from Omega, by a 3rd party. In this particular case, the seller is pretty reliable (and smart, after all he is a sel...
It is good to know
Hi Nilomis Thanks for your response. If you happen to go to the market next time and if the same watch is still there, please ask the seller to confirm it is 18k white gold and if the dial is factory-original and had not been refinished or reconditioned, ...
Most refreshing post! Thank you Nilo!
Before even reading your post I started gazing at your nice pictures and thought: Brrrrr! think of keeping a stand under such a heavy concrete beam! Then later, when reading the long list of artists theatening falling on ones' head, I realised the (cultur...
Now that you mentioned ...
I believe that I don't look too much. Huge concrete slab. Of course (a big NOT, based on our city "organization"), someone must be checking this structure from time to time. Cheers, Nilo...