About the Semaster's patina

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GuillerA

·May 31, 2022

Hello to everyone ! I am a neophyte in the world of watchmaking but I have learned a lot in the last few weeks by reading your comments in this forum. It's great to see such a passionate and supportive community

and I'm so glad to be part of it 😀

I would like to have your opinion on the dial of this Omega Seamaster. Without wanting to reopen the eternal debate on the patina, I would like to know what do you think about it from an aesthetic point of view and, especially, if there is a possibility that it will continue to develop in the next few years, to the point of becoming too dark and completely disfiguring the dial.

I imagine that some of you will think that the dial is already disfigured... To be honest, I haven't seen any watches for sale on the internet that have such a pronounced patina.

Thank you so much for your time and comments <3

 

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Dan S

·May 31, 2022

If you keep it dry, I don't expect it will change significantly over the course of 5-10 years. As far as aesthetics, the only opinion that matters is yours. However, this sort of dial damage will certainly reduce the value of the watch dramatically, so if you like it, you should be able to buy it at a good price.

 

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tamura

·May 31, 2022

Beautiful - another one....😁
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f1052869670

 

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Waltesefalcon

·May 31, 2022

I can deal with some patina but this is too much for me.

 

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GuillerA

·May 31, 2022

Dan S

If you keep it dry, I don't expect it will change significantly over the course of 5-10 years. As far as aesthetics, the only opinion that matters is yours. However, this sort of dial damage will certainly reduce the value of the watch dramatically, so if you like it, you should be able to buy it at a good price.

Thank you very much ! So the major cause of patina in Omega dials is actually humidity ? It's not (only) sunlight exposure ?

 

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GuillerA

·Jun 1, 2022

And a last question: what would be a "good price" for a watch like this one (considering it's functional) ?
Thank you very much for your help !

 

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MtV

·Jun 1, 2022

GuillerA

Thank you very much ! So the major cause of patina in Omega dials is actually humidity ? It's not (only) sunlight exposure ?

Both are very common causes, but this does look like moisture damage to me. Regarding value: If the movement is not just functional, but clean (no rust; even a rusty movement is functional until it's not), value is probably a bit more than the parts. Something like 250-300€/$ would probably be a realistic result for an eBay auction.

 

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GuillerA

·Jun 1, 2022

MtV

Both are very common causes, but this does look like moisture damage to me. Regarding value: If the movement is not just functional, but clean (no rust; even a rusty movement is functional until it's not), value is probably a bit more than the parts. Something like 250-300€/$ would probably be a realistic result for an eBay auction.

Ok, thank you very much ! That's exactly the price I was thinking to pay !

Here are some pics of the movement, I'd say it's ok (not rusty).

Thanks a lot !!

 

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MtV

·Jun 1, 2022

GuillerA

Here are some pics of the movement, I'd say it's ok (not rusty).

Well, we wouldn't know before it's disassembled, as there might be rust between dial and movement or within the movement itself. There seems to be rotor rub between rotor/movement and rotor/caseback, so it'll definitely need a service anyway. Factor that in, a good service might, depending on your location, well cost you as much or more than the watch.

 

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GuillerA

·Jun 1, 2022

Ok, thank you so much ! It's amazing to have you guys, especially for neophytes like me !!

 

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peterkirk01

·Jun 1, 2022

Absolutely love this patina. Here is one of mine that I wear in rotation.

 

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smoothsecondscom

·Jun 1, 2022

Just go after your own feeling; if this is an attractive watch to you, buy it if the price is right.

I have noticed that in many case patina is less pronounced when the watch is on the wrist compared to close up pictures.

 

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nicks

·Jun 1, 2022

‘For some reason, this is one of my favourites. LOL, must be the bumper movement…