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Omega Watch Soars: From £59 to £50,000!
1 Dec
Summary
- A rare Omega Speedmaster watch was valued at over £50,000.
- The guest’s father originally purchased the watch for £59 in 1971.
- The guest firmly intends to keep the valuable family heirloom.
A guest on Antiques Roadshow was astonished to learn that his father's Omega Speedmaster watch, purchased for just £59 in 1971, is now worth upwards of £50,000. Timepiece expert Alastair Chandler identified the watch as a rare classic, noting its unusual dial configuration and its historical connection as the first watch to travel to the moon.
Chandler explained that while the Speedmaster is famously associated with NASA's lunar missions, this particular model was primarily a chronograph for racing. He revealed that a similar watch recently sold at auction for just over £50,000, establishing the current market value. The guest, though surprised by the immense increase in value, immediately declared his intention to keep the watch.
"Dad chose wisely," the guest remarked, appreciating his father's foresight. The expert lightheartedly commented on the watch being "not a bad investment on £50." The guest's firm decision to retain the heirloom underscores its sentimental and growing financial worth, with vintage timepieces expected to appreciate further.
