An Antiques Roadshow guest has vowed to keep his late father's Omega Speedmaster watch, despite learning it is now valued at over £50,000. The timepiece, originally purchased for just £59 in 1971, was described by horological expert Alastair Chandler as 'a real classic'.
Appearing on Sunday's episode of the BBC programme, the guest revealed that his father only wore the watch on special occasions. Chandler noted the watch's unusual dial configuration and its historical significance as the first watch to travel to the moon, chosen by NASA.
Despite the staggering valuation, the guest said: 'Wow, surprising. Very surprising. But I won't be selling it.' Chandler joked about the investment, and the guest agreed: 'No, it's very, very good actually. Very good. Dad chose wisely.'
The watch's rarity contributed to its value, with only between five and twenty examples of the same dial design known to exist in public hands. Social media users commented on the find, with one suggesting the guest might 'take his time selling that'.
