Advice needed on Omega Seamaster 30 Ref. 125.003-62, Cal.269

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking at a vintage Omega Seamaster 30 listed on Vinted and would love to get your expert opinions on it before making a decision.

Here are the details from the seller’s listing:

  • Reference: 125.003-62 (circa 1961/1962)
  • Movement: Manual wind Caliber 269 (seller states it was fully serviced in June and runs at ±10 s/d)
  • Case: 35mm (excluding crown), 40-micron gold plated with stainless steel case back (hippocampus intact)
  • Crown: Original signed crown, showing minor gold wear
  • Crystal: Replaced with a new Verlux acrylic crystal
  • Dial & Hands: Tropical/aged yellow patina. The seller mentions the hands have been relumed to match the dial tone.
  • Strap: Comes on an aftermarket mesh bracelet.
I've attached some high-res photos provided by the seller showing the dial, case back, and movement.

Could you please share your thoughts on:

  1. Overall condition and originality: Does everything look correct/legit to your trained eyes (case polishing, dial, hands, movement)?
  2. Fair Market Value: What would be a reasonable price range for this specific piece given the condition and the relumed hands?
Thanks in advance for your time and help!

 
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Dial aged.

Movement really nice

Case junk and that alone makes it a pass

Years ago. I would have bought for cheap for the movement, hands and indexes off the dial and dumped the rest.

Stay away from plated cases and always look for wear. Image 5 really shows the wear on the lug