Hi guys. I have chance to buy my first vintage Omega, which apparently matches my birth year (1948). Any advice or opinions welcome. Not sure where the black ‘hair’ on the dial photo came from, but it’s not on the watch

 

Did you see my comment on your other thread? I would expect that serial to be 1949. Though it may be close enough!

 

Thanks Padders. I did. The seller says it’s between 1947-49, so I thought that was close enough. I’m not sure whether this looks ok for the age, or a wreck. He’s looking for a around £600 (I’m in Scotland)

 

I believe this is a jumbo reference. However, the condition is mediocre and gold-filled cases are less desirable than stainless or solid gold. Personally I wouldn't pay £600, but everyone has to make up their own mind about price. If the birth-year thing is important to you, it gives you a lot less flexibility and makes it harder to find a fairly priced watch in good condition.

 

I agree that the condition isn’t great and the price is way too much.

Might I suggest that you look on eBay for an 'Omega Bumper' automatic with movement numbers 11,000,000 - 12,900,000. They’re likely to be better watches, in better condition and better cared for.

I’ve had a quick look and there’s a reasonable selection at better prices.

 

Great idea. I’ll try that.

 

Thanks Dan. I know it may seem a bit strange, but I’m trying to build a watch collection of good watches which corresponds to the birth years of my kids/grandkids, so when my time is up (pardon the pun), they will all have a good watch which is the same age as them and passed down from their dad/grandad. I thought it would be fun for me to get one too

 

It's not strange, and that sounds like a thoughtful project. I guess what I was really trying to say is that you might end up having to pay more and/or compromise on condition.