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Hello,

I wanted to get a watch from my birth year (1975). I came across this:
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omeg...?checkoutId=5690731?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

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The dealer has been very honest about the condition and even offered to get it serviced for free before shipping out. This is my first time getting a vintage watch, but before I commit, I was hoping some of you experts can provide some advice:

Is the price fair?
I asked about service, and if the watch and movements were all Omega. Are there other questions I should be asking?
The seller states it could have been made between 1974-76. Are there any markings that would confirm production date?

Thanks in advance.
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Dan S
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Please post photos instead of links when asking for help. I took a look and one thing that jumped out at me is that the bracelet is aftermarket, not Omega. I have seen these worn on leather straps, but I'm not a fan of that look personally, and I think it might be pretty difficult and expensive to find the correct bracelet in good condition. So if you are determined to buy this reference, you might want to search for one that comes with the original bracelet.
 
X350 XJR
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Price is high for this model especially without it's original bracelet.
 
Spruce
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Hi Gutus,

And welcome to the forum.

It’s usual to upload photos of the watch, as well as the link.

To do this, upload photos onto your computer or tablet, then click on ‘Add photos’, ‘Insert photos’ and then ‘Reply’.

Good luck
 
janice&fred
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What jumped out at me was the price. How many is the seller sending for that number?

Edit: X350 XJR beat me to it 😀
 
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Thanks for the feedback. What is a fair price range for this model?
 
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Unless you are completely smitten with rectangular/ odd shaped watches I would suggest you stick to round. Price-wise is hard to say but anything like what's pictured could be bought relatively easily in the USA for $100 to $300 and probably with the correct bracelet..
 
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You have the misfortune to have been born in the Omega dark ages. Most of their production from around 1973 to circa 1990 is pretty piss poor on one or more levels. There were still high points and constants, the Speedy, the Ploprof etc etc but in the main it was pretty junky. There aren't all that many Omega watches from 1975 personally I'd be all that happy with.
 
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Are there other watch brands that were good in the 1975 era?
 
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Are there other watch brands that were good in the 1975 era?

This period was simply not a good time for the watch industry as a whole, so looking at other brands isn't really going to turn up much better.
 
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If you afford an AP Royal Oak or Rolex Oysterquartz they have their fans (not me) but as above the mid 70s was not a good time for watch manufacturers In general.
 
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Seiko was still making some appealing and good quality watches in 1975 IMO, like a high-beat King Seiko KS56. I think 1975 might have been the last year actually.
 
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Thank you all for your feedback. I did also have the Seiko high beat on my radar as well. I just thought the omega would be a little more “special”
 
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The simple solution for your desire to have a birth year Omega is go for one in your mom's 😁
 
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G gutus
Thank you all for your feedback. I did also have the Seiko high beat on my radar as well. I just thought the omega would be a little more “special”

Some Omegas are special, but in 1975, you need to be pretty selective. Personally I would take a King Seiko 5625-7000 over the OP Omega Geneve every time ... no contest.
 
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Some Omegas are special, but in 1975, you need to be pretty selective. Personally I would take a King Seiko 5625-7000 over the OP Omega Geneve every time ... no contest.
What is a fair price for that Seiko?
 
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Take a look at the excellent articles by @dsio, such as this one, or this one, or maybe especially this one, describing some very desirable models made for the Japan market in the 1970s. I have an earlier-vintage 168.0001 and, especially on an appropriate beads-of-rice bracelet, it is a smashing timeless design, yet eminently affordable, at least here in Japan.
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What is a fair price for that Seiko?

I don't know, but look for one with a sharp case and a good medallion. These aren't terribly expensive watches all things considered, and I think they will become more collectible in the future. So since it is going to be a birth year watch for you, make sure you get a good one.
 
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G gutus
Are there other watch brands that were good in the 1975 era?
IMO the watches that really represent mid 70's style are the big colorful Seiko chronos, such as 6139 Pogue, 6138 series (Panda, Kakume, Bullheads, UFO), as well as Dive watch such as Col Willard 6105-8119. More 70's vibe than the King Seikos which are also great but more 60's style than mid 70's. Also you can get a BMBY as the Seiko serial numbers indicate month and year on caseback.
Have a look and good luck with your search!! I have photos of these if youre interested Msg me I'll send you some.
 
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krogerfoot krogerfoot
Take a look at the excellent articles by @dsio, such as this one, or this one, or maybe especially this one, describing some very desirable models made for the Japan market in the 1970s. I have an earlier-vintage 168.0001 and, especially on an appropriate beads-of-rice bracelet, it is a smashing timeless design, yet eminently affordable, at least here in Japan.
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I was just going to post that those two, the 168.0065 Japan Pie-pan and the 168.0061 Seamaster Chronometer would align with 1975, as would the Omega Deauville which is rather cool and different https://stories.omegaforums.net/omega-deville-deauville-compressor-tank/
 
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