Rare watch find

[Blackcountrychap]

Hi everyone. I recently got my hands on a very rare Nite tactical watch. So rare in fact only 13 where custom built for the metropolitan police for " operation Orochi" the law enforcement team for drug lines throughout the UK. I knew nothing about the watch, but got a response from their managing director. Who informed me I had no 3 of the custom made watch. Which is all black anodised, with a unique 7 headed serpent engraved on the dial and caseback. I have the name of the officer who it was made for, and instead of a serial no it has the officers unique police no engraved.

[BiggaJ]

Sounds interesting ... pictures please.

[Soloman Dodd]

Pure marketing BS gone mad.

[Blackcountrychap]

Soloman Dodd said:

Pure marketing BS gone mad.

Well actually it isn't, because I have the item they made, and the managing directors input, not just some bod in a chat room. This was made specifically for an elite police tactical unit, as a one off run of 13. They virtually never come on to the secondary market ever, and are usually kept within the force memorabilia sites. I even have the guy it was made for unit no engraved on it. That in itself is extremely rare and unique. So no it isn't marketing bullst as you call it, you have no idea what your on about.

[gca117]

Unfortunately SD is basically right. Many watch manufacturers offer a bespoke watch program for groups, clubs, companies, and military units looking to create unique, custom-designed timepieces. They also release limited and special edition watches as part of their standard collections. They are standard watches that are customised with a crest and some engraving. Apols for the tacky analogy but it's like a hot hatch with and aftermarket body kit. As said above some pics would be nice as I'm sure it is a lovely piece that you will really enjoy wearing. Just don't use it as a prop to do some "Walter Mittying"

[Blackcountrychap]

That was never my intention, I was just curious to know what it's value both " intrinsically and being made for such an " elite unit". It is indeed based on a current model within their range, so not " custom made" from scratch. The fact it has the officers personal police identity no , makes it of interest to police memorabilia enthusiasts. And your never going to find another identical watch, apart from it's " engine and case". I would send pictures, but I'm 71 and not " techy", could someone talk me through the process, and I will indeed send pictures.

[the-norseman]

Tudor have made a few of these special editions for police/military forces recently, people try to add 10-15-20k on top of the normal price, they are worth what somebody is willing to pay for them.

[gca117]

Blackcountrychap said:

That was never my intention, I was just curious to know what it's value both " intrinsically and being made for such an " elite unit". It is indeed based on a current model within their range, so not " custom made" from scratch. The fact it has the officers personal police identity no , makes it of interest to police memorabilia enthusiasts. And your never going to find another identical watch, apart from it's " engine and case". I would send pictures, but I'm 71 and not " techy", could someone talk me through the process, and I will indeed send pictures.

Hi BCC - Value is as said above what someone is willing to pay for it? The Nite Tactical watches range from £550-£600, with probably an extra £100-£150 for the customisation when new. Second hand value will all depend on the collector and if there is any provenance associated with that piece e.g. original owner received a citation for their work in disrupting the County Lines gangs etc. It will never command the type of value a Rolex Sub Comex will (you won't retire on it!!), but as I said above if you like it and enjoy wearing it that's all that matters in the grand scheme of things.

[Blackcountrychap]

Thanks for the reply, it is a nice watch, and for me something different to what I would normally buy.As you quite rightly say, a watch is only worth what someone is prepared to pay. I will keep it for a while, and then see if I get any interest from collectors of such items. I must admit it has the best lume I've ever seen being T100 tritium. Had a few tritium watches in the past Traser some luminox. I still can't seem to get pictures put on here, as I'm not really technically minded and not very good with gadgets.

[Voldemort]

Blackcountrychap said:

Thanks for the reply, it is a nice watch, and for me something different to what I would normally buy.

How much did you pay for it?

[Mont Blanc]

Having looked at some Nite special editions for sale, I would say it is probably worth about £300-400 (at a wild guess).

Pictures would help.