I took a look at ebay listings for recent,complete sales - the last 15 days is what their advanced search gives you. Seemed to me the "plain jane" round faces watches were pathetically low; albiet, they are good buys if they contain a working module and you repair - just pull the "engine" and trash the body. Run of the mill Pulsars,especially those that were less than mint took a beating, while high-end mint/NOS show some decent appreciatation,IMO. Especially the calculators. A lot of the Polaras,Hamiltons and Bulova side view's were poor condition watches - literally the bottom of the barrel, with their cracked/chipped/replaced/motto-less crystals(I bought 5-6 driver's just for their modules, since I have some NOS cases). There seems to be a strong market preference for unique,angular,retro designs and finishes, as these give a good "dating" affect to an LED watch - people instantly realize you are wearing a cool, classic watch. 8)
To a discerning eye, an octoganal Baylor may be more interesting than a bulbous Pulsar... 70's art deco. :D
A final different thought on the digital watch market: they were sold primarily in the wealthy,industrial nations, but more world markets are opening up everyday, and world populations are still rising. I hope to see a more diverse collector base in the future, beyond the North Americas and Europe.
http://www.retroleds.com -
Sales of vintage LED, LCD, analog watches,
parts and gadgets -
repair tutorials & tips
Nov. 2022 - back in business!! BItter divorce is in home stretch, come grabs some great deals, I had to open the safe . . . damn attorneys. piss.