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·I was gifted this a a bulk dump of watches from a distant relatives estate. The vast majority were NOS quartz Seikos but this gem was nestled in amongst.
Not certain (advice warmly welcomed) but the dial seems original, “chronometre” vs. later “chronometer” common on most redials. However the patina is also self evident! Movement looks immaculate and is the correct 354. Not sure on crystal, from my reading I am under the impression Omega marked crystals were introduced in the 50’s some time but were they present in 1952/3? Either way there is some obvious scratching to the crystal. Crown is loose and slightly damaged, likely a replacement at some point? Original strap/box/papers long gone.
Whilst the historical value of this watch appeals to me it isn’t a piece that I want to wear and there are many other watches out there I would prefer. I am looking to maximize my value exchange in pursuit of another piece, perhaps a Speedy or a later Omega dive watch.
What is the best way to appraise a piece like this? online data points vary widely from ~$1k to some asking ~$5k for similar albeit better dialed examples.
should I have it serviced or leave that for the new owner?
should I source a period correct strap or leave that to the next owner?
what are recommended places to sell collectible vintage omega? eBay and let the market decide?
would I be better finding a specialist dealer and seek an exchange?
sorry for the barrage of questions in my first post but after a day of searching this site and the internet more broadly I am really no further along answering any of these!
Not certain (advice warmly welcomed) but the dial seems original, “chronometre” vs. later “chronometer” common on most redials. However the patina is also self evident! Movement looks immaculate and is the correct 354. Not sure on crystal, from my reading I am under the impression Omega marked crystals were introduced in the 50’s some time but were they present in 1952/3? Either way there is some obvious scratching to the crystal. Crown is loose and slightly damaged, likely a replacement at some point? Original strap/box/papers long gone.
Whilst the historical value of this watch appeals to me it isn’t a piece that I want to wear and there are many other watches out there I would prefer. I am looking to maximize my value exchange in pursuit of another piece, perhaps a Speedy or a later Omega dive watch.
What is the best way to appraise a piece like this? online data points vary widely from ~$1k to some asking ~$5k for similar albeit better dialed examples.
should I have it serviced or leave that for the new owner?
should I source a period correct strap or leave that to the next owner?
what are recommended places to sell collectible vintage omega? eBay and let the market decide?
would I be better finding a specialist dealer and seek an exchange?
sorry for the barrage of questions in my first post but after a day of searching this site and the internet more broadly I am really no further along answering any of these!
