2018-What Omega did you buy for under $500?

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I currently have something similar, though I have been looking for a more attractive alternative such as the one in your photo.
Nice
 
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Omega 2494 on its way right now. About 400 euros. Will post pictures later.
 
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Just received this today, £80. 9crt art deco ladies watch, I just loved the dial. Its a shame it isn't bigger or I would be wearing it!

Incredible art deco example
 
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Incredible art deco example

So this was the watch which started me off in the art deco world of omegas. I did eventually sell it, but the money funded a whole raft of new art deco examples. If you add the prices of these three up, they still come in at under 500.

I believe the stainless steel to be a cal 23.4SC [with a missing seconds hand 🙁 ], ref 650. Not sure about the references on the other two, but they are both cal 23.7, the gold being T3, the silver being T2.
 
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I'm ready to learn! Sorry poor photos.

Please include a full picture of the watch from the front and back (I.e can see the whole shape) as well as side on from the crown side (to see what logo/shape the crown is.)
 
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@moorey missing an hour hand?

Otherwise looks ok apart from possible damage to one lug where it is connected to the case.
 
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Got this recently for $US450.00 in near perfect condition.....9ct gold Dennison cased....
 
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Just picked up my first Albatros. If counting hammer price only, this went for under 500$.

Just put in new batteries in and everything got working. 😀 Need a new rubber seal as it was fully vulcanised, suggestions where to get one?
 
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Bought from a buddy ($300) so he wouldn’t scrap it for the 14k gold. It’s quartz, but at least decent looking. I have another Omega at home I picked up for about $15 but don’t know anything about it. Will post later. Admittedly, this is the most I have paid for any Omega since I have found all of them (7-8, including the 67 Speedmaster from another post) at thrifts and estate sales.
 
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I have bought a couple Omega watches under $500.00 recently.
An Omega ref 2165 10.7mill serial 1946/47 for $140 and a very early gun metal 1.3mill serial circa 1897 for $142.
Cheers Russell.
 
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Couldn't resist getting her another one when I happened upon it ... she thinks I am crazy, but does't mind as she really loves wearing them.


Both cost under $500...but going for service puts each one slightly above $500.
 
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Picked this up for $15 at a thrift store. It works but I’ve not opened it to see what caliber or year.
 
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Picked this up for $15 at a thrift store. It works but I’ve not opened it to see what caliber or year.

Good find! Looks like a mid-sized version - very cool 😀
 
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Came in at 500.... Euros, forgive me.
Reference 2374 uncommon grey dial with popular deco font.



Look like NOS M+H hands
 
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Look like NOS M+H hands

But the rest of the dial is terrible. Just terrible.

And don't get me started on the case. And that extremely unattractive bracelet...