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mseamaster
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So a friend of mine wants an 18K Omega, of course I told him I am more of a Seiko guy and my knowledge of Omega is much more limited so I figured I should ask the Omega collectors.

How much should he spend on a good deal?

I've asked him and he doesn't have too much requirements and is okay with quartz. Of course we are talking at least 32.5mm. I advised him to go for 34-35mm if possible.(personal opinion since I like my 131.019 which I think is 34 mm).

So far he's looking on eBay and Chrono24.

Any advice would be useful. Thanks.
 
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I think the good news about watches made with precious metals is that they have a lower bound in value compared to the more subjective price someone can place on other watches. Essentially, the price of the weight of the gold contained in the watch. Anything below that price is a 'steal,' and anything slightly above it is a good deal.
 
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billiout billiout
I think the good news about watches made with precious metals is that they have a lower bound in value compared to the more subjective price someone can place on other watches. Essentially, the price of the weight of the gold contained in the watch. Anything below that price is a 'steal,' and anything slightly above it is a good deal.
Understandable. So what's the steal and good prices like? Could you maybe give some rough ranges.

My very basic research so far would say anything around 1000€-1200€ is a very good deal or even a steal. Whereas 1500-1700€ is a normal price and 2000€ is on the high end.

Are my assumptions correct or am I way off?
 
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Given the all time high gold price at the minute, in many cases they are literally worth their weight in gold.
It’s impossible to say “less than x is a good deal, more than y is too much” without knowing the specific watch as weight vary by reference and particular by Swiss and domestic production cases which are sometimes significantly lighter.
 
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Davidt Davidt
Given the all time high gold price at the minute, in many cases they are literally worth their weight in gold.
It’s impossible to say “less than x is a good deal, more than y is too much” without knowing the specific watch as weight vary by reference and particular by Swiss and domestic production cases which are sometimes significantly lighter.
How about a 196.2432?

And how about this:
https://www.chrono24.de/omega/const...6242269.htm?searchHash=dc015c0c_JzkeIe&pos=38
Is 3950€ a good price?

I am also wondering if I should recommend him this:
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/gene...141721.htm?searchHash=d34a574d_lUdN0w&pos=145
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DON
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Have you checked Ebay to get an average?

Price is also reflective in the model he wants. Manual wind or automatic. I would think a 6xx caliber 60's might be cheaper than say a 30T2 with a 30 mm movement

Dial, hand style

Best bet would be a 60's model. Manual wind 6xx movement. Simple dial, thin case. Less gold, so lower value
 
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This is an incredibly open-ended question.
And values will vary accordingly.

If I said I wanted a vintage steel Omega what would you say?
Is that a Speedmaster or Seamaster Deville?


Get your friend to look at a host of Omegas and choose a reference he likes - only then could you ascertain an approximate cost for him.
 
mseamaster
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For anyone curious, he got an 18K quartz 196.2432 from a Chrono24 seller. They deleted the listing on Chrono24 for some reason. Bit small for my taste at I think 33 mm, I would have picked something a bit bigger.

Thanks for all the replies.

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