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I knew this watch but never seen one in the wild I think, as it is a pretty rare bird.
Vintage world nowadays is quite crazy and is very difficult to predict which model in the future will reach the glory among collectors, from the moment that there are many historical and gorgeous models that are widely underrated, while others (such as the Autavia) are sky rocking.
Your De Luca is a very nice watch with a mythical movement, the most important together with the 27 CHRO C12. Furthermore also the design and the look are really appealing and quite similar to the Autavia (hands, bezel and pushers).
Sincerely I can not predict if this model will have more success in the future but who cares? The important thing is that you appreciate it and enjoy it!
Best.
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My thoughts on the Zenith De Luca
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Indeed the Deluca is very undervalued but perhaps that is due to the fact that very few people care about Zenith and even know about it so better for us
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2nd series Deluca
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I knew this watch but never seen one in the wild I think, as it is a pretty rare bird.
Vintage world nowadays is quite crazy and is very difficult to predict which model in the future will reach the glory among collectors, from the moment that there are many historical and gorgeous models that are widely underrated, while others (such as th...
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I don't think it's that difficult to predict what's going to be hot. The past few years anything that's old, looks good/cool/.... has a decent movement, classic looks, ... is and will be popular and should be picked up. People nowadays buy anything. The s...
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Even old VW's from the 80s and 90s are going for crazy prices. The vintage/classic hype is crazy.
Thanks for this great post, Björn!
Been looking at these for a while and I suppose I might look closer still, now
They are still affordable. Last one I have seen on chrono 24 a year ago from a reputable dealer I know with box and papers sold for 3990€. A lot of watch for the money
But you have also to check if the watch has not a replacement or service dial therefore before buying, I would advise to post the watch in question. Good luck in your quest because once they are sold, they are gone permanently
I guess at the end everything goes up ?
7000 and more for a black first series .. and this is only 1 year after this post
