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[Advice] Thinking of buying this piece..UPDATE!!

kawuszka007
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Omega Seamaster ref 14701? Caliber 562. Just worried about the dial. Looks good to me but wanted some extra opinions. Also the lume looks orange/rusty... was questioning that as well. Going for $500. Runs but service history unknown.

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received the watch this morning. Turns out - rotor pic must’ve been a reflection of sellers shirt or something. Here are pics below. Ref. 14701-1SC
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BlackTalon
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The orange/ rusty-looking lume is because it is radium.

I'd want to see better photos of the dial, caseback and movement (the rotor shows signs of rubbing).
 
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The orange/ rusty-looking lume is because it is radium.

I'd want to see better photos of the dial, caseback and movement (the rotor shows signs of rubbing).
I will upload more when I get home. Is that necessarily a deal breaker ?
 
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kawuszka007 kawuszka007
I will upload more when I get home. Is that necessarily a deal breaker ?

Not necessarily but it really depends on what the clearer pictures show
 
BlackTalon
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x2. May mean overdue for a service, with some replacement parts needed.
 
Edward53
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The dial is original. Slightly damaged around 5 o'clock but still acceptable.
 
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It looks to me to be a 166.010 case.

I’ve been following these recently and bought one but the price most of those I’ve seen advertised put the price you’ve been quoted in the bargain category
 
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Spruce Spruce
It looks to me to be a 166.010 case.

I’ve been following these recently and bought one but the price most of those I’ve seen advertised put the price you’ve been quoted in the bargain category
What do you see them usually go for? And how much do you think a full overhaul would cost? Would you send it in to a specific dealer or just regular watchmaker
 
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The price is fair but the need for service is par for the course. Take it to a good independent watchmaker who has experience with vintage Omega moments. Don't take it to an Omega dealer or service centre, as you will pay an arm and a leg and they will do things you don't want them to do. These were popular movements in the day. The service won't be cheap but will ensure your watch lasts a long time.
 
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amcclell amcclell
The price is fair but the need for service is par for the course. Take it to a good independent watchmaker who has experience with vintage Omega moments. Don't take it to an Omega dealer or service centre, as you will pay an arm and a leg and they will do things you don't want them to do. These were popular movements in the day. The service won't be cheap but will ensure your watch lasts a long time.
100%. This watch signifies an important chapter in my life so it would stay in the collection for a long time if not indefinitely and I’d love to pass this on to my kids if it survives that long.
 
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What do you see them usually go for? And how much do you think a full overhaul would cost? Would you send it in to a specific dealer or just regular watchmaker
Have a look at sold/for sale prices for the same watch case and movement on whichever websites you prefer; eBay, Chrono24, etc
 
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See if you (or the seller) can hear the rotor rubbing as the watch is moved around in the hand, sometimes the rotor comes loose and causes that rub line but then is tightened again, so it may not be an issue any longer. It could also just be a loose rotor screw that needs tightened, but that, or a worn bearing, etc., would be taken care of during a service anyway. I think the price is great. Dial appears original with nice, fine letters, no paint on the indices.
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kawuszka007
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Have a look at sold/for sale prices for the same watch case and movement on whichever websites you prefer; eBay, Chrono24, etc
Yeah I check chrono but I feel like all their prices are always about 10-15% above true market value
 
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See if you (or the seller) can hear the rotor rubbing as the watch is moved around in the hand, sometimes the rotor comes loose and causes that rub line but then is tightened again, so it may not be an issue any longer. It could also just be a loose rotor screw that needs tightened, but that, or a worn bearing, etc., would be taken case of during a service anyway. I think the price is great. Dial appears original with nice, fine letters, no paint on the indices.
I’ll definitely ask the seller about the rotor rubbing. I’m assuming a full overhaul and service will be in the ball park of $300 at a reputable watchmaker. I think I’m gonna pull the trigger on this. I see serviced models going for around $1k or so. Not sure if that’s really the true trade value but it is the listing price on chrono24 and such.
 
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The case is also in nice shape.
Yes something I definitely like as well. Seller says to their knowledge that it is unpolished. Hard to believe that a 60 year old watch would go that long unpolished. But we’ll see. Very nice crisp edges on the Lugs.
 
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