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Hello all. Trust you are all well at present.

Would like opinions on this Seamaster 300. I’ve had a certain interest in possibly securing one of these for a while. I have come to the realisation that I couldn’t justify the expense of an original, and that I rather like the crispier look of the assembled 165.0324 ‘watchco’ iteration.

I have read a lot of the posts on here in my research regarding the assembled version of this series and at the risk of going over it all again would like opinions of this watch and in particular the legitimacy of defining it a 165.024. The movement is clearly 1960’s but I would suggest this is the only part of the watch, along with the caseback that could possibly be connected with that era. Also what is the reference SP2? I have only seen it applied to a 166.024?

I think what I'm saying is, does it get stuck between two camps.

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Thanks.
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bags1971 bags1971
is it a watch co your after?

Not necessarily a Watchco in the strict sense, It would be something like the little puppy you moved on at the start of this month!😀
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The serial number is close to two 165024s I have, both with extracts - so could be an original movement. The SP2 marking on the caseback is outside my wheelhouse, and the stamping of 165024 doesn't look like my two.

It could be that this was sold as a 165024, but dial, hands and bezel have been replaced by service parts and the crown has been converted to screw down. Or it's a put together watch; someone more knowledgeable may turn up with an opinion on the caseback, only an extract will tell on the movement.
 
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obstando obstando
Plus commission I assume!

£3900 includes house commission & VAT (21.6%), although I'm thinking that excludes any admin charges of internet platforms such as The Saleroom (@4.95%+VAT on hammer) or EasyliveAuctions (3%+VAT or a £3 bid fee). In the current Covid-19 climate, auction houses are shut so it's either an up front commission bid direct prior to auction or you buy through the internet platforms.
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JanV JanV
Whaaat? 3900£?

It was sold as a 1966/67 165.024 (with the caseback reference). I did query with the Auction House after seeing their photos saying that this was slightly disingenuous but was told its sold as a 165.024SP2.
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Link? Maybe that box is secretly worth 1.5k...

Listing in full below. The other photo's up top are the additional ones I asked for...

'Gents Omega Seamaster 300 circa 1966/67. Case marked 165024, SP2. Working when catalogued and in very good condition, on an Omega stainless steel bracelet and housed in an Omega box.'

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JanV JanV
Whaaat? 3900£?

That was where my original post was heading really. I saw this coming. An Auction House selling something probably legitimately in accordance with what it is (serial number & casebook reference) and leaving it up to the buyer. This particular auction was keenly subscribed. A Speedmaster 145.022 with 1171 damaged bracelet - 1984 went for £3,160.
 
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There a lot of downright lies in that listing, the bit about the draw for instance, and a very flexible use of the word original to include new parts bought from the original manufacturer.

Seller is watchinvestmentforu Some investment 😀 I would suggest Mr Genner didn’t do his homework and thought he was buying a cheap original rather than a Watchco. That’ll sit there a while at that money unless a bigger sucker comes along.
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Agreed. If it does it will be the box/shark mesh combo that moves it.
 
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Same business seller name and similar ebay handle. Multiple accounts clearly.
 
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