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Advice on vintage Seamaster Cosmic (newbie posting!)

  1. RasmusTJ Nov 10, 2014

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    Hello forum!

    I am looking for the first watch to start off my watch collection, and having a budget up to around $600-700 I have found that a vintage Seamaster could provide what I am looking for.

    I'm from Denmark and have found this listing on the leading Danish marketplace:
    http://www.dba.dk/herreur-omega-omega-seama/id-1011572478/

    I simply love the crosshair dial that this Seamaster has, but I also think the vintage Seamaster program is a jungle! Are there any difference in the desirability of the submodels such as the Cosmic, DeVille, Geneve, 30 etc.?

    It is being sold by a private seller. He writes that the watch runs well, keeps accurate time and has an original crown. It has a new (unoriginal) strap, but no box or papers. He mentions that it was serviced last year, but has no receipt to document it. The price equals $450.

    I would love to hear some thoughts on the condition and price of the watch. Could I do far better on eBay? I hope the pictures are good enough for you to make judgements.

    Thanks in advance!

    Best regards
    Rasmus
     
  2. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Nov 10, 2014

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    Welcome to the forum Rasmus

    Watch looks okay. Dial appears origiinal although a bigger and more defined pic would allow that to be confirmed. Price seems average for a mid-500 series calibre Cosmic.
     
  3. RasmusTJ Nov 11, 2014

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    Thank you very much mondodec!

    I'm glad to hear that the initial impression of the watch is positive - I think I am going to contact the seller :)
     
  4. Varasc Nov 11, 2014

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    It's a lovely model, I have a very similar one, simple and superb watches.
     
  5. RasmusTJ Nov 11, 2014

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    I totally agree with you Varasc. I'm falling in love with it more and more every time I see it! :)
     
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  6. RasmusTJ Nov 11, 2014

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    Okay, so I bought the watch. I was able to get it for just under $420 with shipping included - now I can't wait for it to arrive! :)
     
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  7. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Nov 11, 2014

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    Congratulations, please post photos once it arrives.
     
  8. RasmusTJ Nov 12, 2014

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    Thank you X350 XJR! Actually, my girlfriend insisted that it should be my christmas present from her this year, so I can't promise when the pictures will be up :)