Viewed this watch today at a local specialist! Pretty sure it dates from 1978! I'm very new to vintage mechanical watches and need help deciding if I should go for it? Any thoughts welcome
Other than not knowing what you are considering buying and how much it is....................................................... I know, I know, it's a seamaster 9k date! You get the picture, do we? Just jokin' around, welcome to the forum! If you can get a dial, movement and inside caseback photo for us, we will try to be of help!
I saw a Ford Mustang that I think was from 1969 at a car show. The guy was selling it. Should I buy it?
This one is hilarious.....LOL. It should be THE jewel in anyone watch collection. Vintage Holly Molly Batman Super Duper watch
lol ok guys i guess my previous post was rather vague, the shop is closed today so ill sort out some pictures and more info tomorrow. until then i have seen one online 1964 omega seamster automatic 9ct solid gold. 24 jewels cal 552 with original box box crown and clasp. its fully signed. with birmingham hallmarks 1964
Would love to see head-on close up of dial to make sure not a redial, lume and horizontal brushed finish looks odd to me, seen more sunburst. I'm also curious about the numeral 1 inside the Omega logo on the movement. Any inside caseback photo or box and papers photo? Anyway, these go for $3-500 and in this condition with all correct 9ct case and box and papers and verified original dial, I wouldn't be surprised at $600-750. Beware, I am still somewhat new at this and these are only my honest opinions, hopefully others will help. Hey, you asked for a rough idea, can't get much rougher than me !! Good luck and welcome. Send us pictures of the 1978 one when you get a chance.
dsio thank you for your reply! This is another watch being sold on gumtree. the seller claims it is a 1964 but I'm struggling to find out if the case number works out right as I'm not buying a Frankenstein in a hurry
Luckyboi, the ALD on the back means its a Dennison case - omega shipped a movement and in the uk it was dropped into a locally made case to save on import duty. I suspect this means you'll struggle to find much about the case ref ask don't think the omega vintage database tracks them. It looks ok to me, but nothing special and I think you can do better for £800
Mothra thank you for taking the time to reply, that sheds some light on why I've drawn a blank with the number! im going to get some more information on the 78 seamaster tomorrow! I viewed it IN person and have to say it looks spot on. Hopefully post a few pics