pulsar/omega prices

[holly35]

What were the corresponding prices for the original omega tc1 and 2 against pulsars p2/date 2 models? just curious as the the premium omega cost over its american twin.

[dunkuk2k]

Hello All, I'm a newbie here so thought I would try add to Holly's post as I was curious about the same thing!

If I am correct I believe I have seen on old 70's adverts & other sites quoting $295 RRP for a stainless P2, and possibly $2100 on the Solid Gold. But I am still mystified on the cost of the TC1's and TC2's?

Dunk

[retroleds]

You and Holly should hook up...from your IP addresses it appears you are within a few km. of each other or closer.

[holly35]

What has that to do with pulsar/omega prices?
Interesting though , i wonder how close?
Hello , where are you in the uk?

[dunkuk2k]

Hi Holly, I'm from Yorkshire so I guess maybe not that close if you are north of the border... could be more like same ISP maybe? Well nice to be acquainted anyway!

Hope someone can confirm the approx prices!
Dunk

[retroleds]

What has that to do with pulsar/omega prices?

Nothing really, but I generally monitor new members posts a bit, since we do seem to attract a certain number of fruits and nuts. The administrative back-end display IPs that have been used by the same person (and how many times), IP that were used by two different people(generally a sign that that have two accounts...or they are in the same household as another member). You two guys showed up right next to each other in the stack and I was playing matchmaker.

Off topic but still interesting: On the IPs: Holly, you have used a lot of different IPs - only 1 post per IP after a certain point in time about a year ago, which suggests to me a person who intentionally spoofs their IP. Other people will only have a few IPs spread over several hundred posts, with their posts alternating between 2. maybe 3 IPs, which is normal for people who log in from home, work and maybe a mobile device. I personally consider people who spoof their IP a bit suspiciously - what do they have to hide?

Come'on, someone must have those Omega prices.

[abem]

I have a couple of data points for you on pricing:

1) TC-1 price from 1974 Omega UK catalog
In this catalog from 1974, the price of the TC-1 is listed as 394 pounds:
catalog: http://www.old-omegas.com/catuk74.html
page 22: http://www.old-omegas.com/pics/catuk74/p2223.jpg
price list: http://www.old-omegas.com/pics/catuk74/price1.jpg

2) TC-2 price from 1975 Omega UK catalog
In this catalog from 1975, the price of the TC-1 is listed as 362 pounds for the gold filled TC-2 and 310 pounds for the stainless TC-2.
catalog: http://www.old-omegas.com/catuk74.html
page 15: http://www.old-omegas.com/pics/uk75/p1415.jpg
price list: http://www.old-omegas.com/pics/uk75/price1.jpg

3) Various Omega "historical prices"
This web page lists some supposedly "historical prices" in various currencies:
http://ledwatch.de/omega.htm

4) Omega 1602 price tag
I had a new old stock 1602 with the price tag still attached - $350:
http://www.timetrafficker.com/watches/l ... 600%29.jpg

If I plug those numbers into an inflation calculator, you can see why many weren't sold. 394 pounds from 1974 comes out to be about $2000 today. On the lower end of the scale, the 1602 at $350 US dollars in 1975 would still cost about $1500 today. They've held their value pretty well!

-abe.

[holly35]

Thanks Abem,
Very interesting, seems Omega command a significant premium over Pulsar and hamilton. I suppose their reputation, and name go a long way in justifiying this.

[holly35]

You and Holly should hook up...from your IP addresses it appears you are within a few km. of each other or closer.

Yes thats a very close few kms apart, about 1100 kms actually.
Nice part of the country though!

[SASM]

Here´s a list of different manufacturers and their LED watch prices.

[SASM]

a few explanations (very left column)

1st row: former market price
2nd row: transfer rate at that time (in DM and then in Euro)
3rd row: what´s that worth in Euros
4th row: hourly earnings when product has been launched (Germany)
5th row: working time until the average person could buy the watch (Germany)
6th row: Calculated value for 2011 with hourly earnings from today (Germany)

[holly35]

All very interesting, it seems that Omega command a considerable higher value than any Pulsar or Hamilton of compatible vintage.
I did notice that a couple of pulsars went for a high price on ebay (uk) recently. I am happy to have chosen the TC-2 over any of the others.

[bucko170]

A I am happy to have chosen the TC-2 over any of the others.

Are you sure? The 1602 is really nice and it's also quite rare in SS
I still think you will end up with both

[Andy_from_Perth]

yeah, its no surprise the omega name accounts for alot over hamilton.
i much prefer the style of mine over an omega anyday, which is great for me considering the price difference

[holly35]

They are all nice, however the TC does have incredible wrist presence. Also perhaps the Omega name, is easily recognised than the others.
For someone not in the "know" so to speak.
Pulsar is now a name attached to average watches, while in Europe Hamilton is not as well known.

[dunkuk2k]

I am quite new to LED's though I have admired for a while without getting involved, I only have an autoset P4 Executive St/St at present though I do have a TC2 GF on the way to me that I bought on saturday. I don't intend to go crazy collecting but a few certainly appeal to me, the TC2 has always been on my wishlist as well as the classic P2. And I'd also love to get my hands on a nice Hamilton at some point, other than that there are not many I lust after especially. Though it's possible I will snap up others if bargains come along! Though I won't be hiding them away I intend my purchases to be used but cared for.

I think Omega's of any type are always a premium watch, and not being made for an especially long period like the seamasters and so on surely the TC's are always going to be collectable either to LED nuts or Omega ones.

[Andy_from_Perth]

They are all nice, however the TC does have incredible wrist presence. Also perhaps the Omega name, is easily recognised than the others.
For someone not in the "know" so to speak.
Pulsar is now a name attached to average watches, while in Europe Hamilton is not as well known.

yeah if i wanted to buy a watch to impress others it would have been an omega tc1/2, but to me they look pretty average & plain.

the hamiltion qed (1 & 2) is a stunning looking watch in my opinion but each to their own.
cheers

[retroleds]

I think some of it depends on which side of the Pond you are from - the Hamilton name is extremely well known in the States, probably much more so than Omega, with the exception of those in the market for truly high-end watches. The Hamilton watches were attainable for people who had done well financially, but not quite into the "money-to-burn" class. And with Pulsar and Hamilton being very identifiably American made, they will always hold a certain emotional spot for those of us in the USA. National pride and all that.

I think the Hamilton designs are more subdued than the Omegas, so those who want a strong reaction to what is on their wrist find them a bit blase. Most people who like a Pulsar Dress appreciate that it is small and discreet. More would be less for them. I personally fall into that category hard - I don't get off on flashy jewelry, so generally wear something very low-key. I have a business card for when I want to impress.

I thought Abe's commentary about the buttons on all the other digitals was insightful - I wonder how people with no knowledge of the inner workings of ANY of the digitalis view the common little buttons sticking out of the other brands, including the Omega Digital 1&2 . I was first draw into digital watches strictly as a repairperson for the antiques gallery I was working at, and I avoided Pulsars with a passion for the longest time, considering them greatly over-engineered p.o.s. I have came to appreciate the idea of using the reed switches to avoid having a breach through the wall of the case as very elegant.

[retroleds]

Here´s a list of different manufacturers and their LED watch prices.

Now that is cool to compare - thanks Hanno. The Omega is still at the front of the pack, price wise. I wonder how the Ventura will be valued 20-30 years from now.

[holly35]

I hope to have some pictures listed this week,its difficult to judge the TC on pictures alone.Its much better in the flesh!! I am lucky enough to also have a fully working light sensor,and all original components,all fully calibrated and tested.I do love the boxes on these,very 70s!
As i have a date 2 in steel,it completes my dress ,casual led wardrobe.
Quality wise the Ventura is in a higher quality level to them all.Who knows what the future values on any modern digital watch will be.I don't think any hold the fascination and impact the first ones made in the 70s .Having been given the choice of a few superb watches ,i am happy with my decision to take the TC.