Advice on this Omega Ranchero

Good day,

I saw this beautiful Omega Ranchero and thinking of trying to buy it. For me as a non-expert the dial and everything seems original, except for the hand. I am curious about you experts opinion about this watch. Would you recommend to place a bid? Thank you for taking the time.

Kind regards.

Finishes in about 15 hours from now

Thinking about this one, it might not be a bad buy 😕
The serial number is high and despite issues already mentioned, it still has its original crown. If you sourced a central seconds hand and replaced that naff bracelet you might have a decent watch. Top it off with an extract from Omega, which if it confirms the caseback provenance you may well have a very good buy, especially if the bidding doesn’t go up much more 👍
You may also want to take into consideration the price of others on the market such as this ...

https://www.cartermarsh.com/product/omega-ranchero-raf-signed-ref-ck2996-calibre-285-c-1962/

and the lollipop 2996 for sale at Vision Vintage

https://www.visionvintagewatches.com/product-page/1958-omega-ranchero-2996-1-lollipop

Just my thoughts of course (so take it as you will) but seen as everyone else is being quiet about this one I thought I’d chip in
Good luck if you decide to bid 😀

Hammer price £1500 so just over £1900 with commission

£200 less than it made at the same auction house on the 5th March.....
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0030/lot-78a50126-b72c-461c-aa3b-ab6f00c388bf