Hi everyone!

Let me begin by saying that I am completely new to the world of fine timepieces. I'm hoping to buy a modest "starter" watch for my boyfriend (hoping to spend under $500).

I know he loves the Omega Seamaster Deville, and yes, the only reason I know that is because we were watching Mad Men and he commented. It seems as if you can find nice vintage Devilles for under $1000, but that it takes patience and knowledge to avoid fakes and frankenwatches. Am I better off just buying a new lower-end watch this year and saving the real deal for next year, once I have more time, money and knowledge to work with? He's not a huge watch guy and I don't think he'll ever collect, but I do want to get him something nice.

This is the dream item, but this is what I'm afraid I'll have to settle for. Is there anything in the middle?

I found several Seamaster Devilles on ebay, but I'm worried I just don't know enough to make a good decision:

• http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-OMEGA-...?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4185548296#viTabs_0Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

• http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Collec...555351519?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item3ce5e9efdfPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

• http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SEAMA...es_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item5b03be9916Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

My apologies if this is a dumb question. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

 

Don Draper Syndrome strikes again!

 

You say your boyfriend doesn't have collecting aspirations.
Maybe a refurbished Omega with a quality repainted dial
might work for you.
This seller puts out a nice product for what he
sells. Mostly completely refurbished Omegas.
Some of the dials are even original.
He offers a nice warranty also.
Try messaging him on eBay and tell him
what you are looking for. Maybe he has something
that will work for you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Seama...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Why not? Wasn't Draper's Deville a redial?

 

It sure was.

 

Thank you so much for your responses! I very much appreciate the input. Gatorcpa, I messaged the seller you suggested and I hope he'll get back to me. Pitpro, thank you for your advice. I think a refurbished Omega with a quality repainted dial would make my boyfriend very happy. I'm on the hunt!

 

What about something like this? I think the aesthetic is nice and clean, but don't know anything about Longines.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Vintag...399926262?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item27e83b51f6Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Seama...401733861?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item25944b02e5Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

The De Ville didn't come out until 1963, I'm thinking the S in Seamaster is wrong for this time frame. Also those hands aren't original and not even Omega.

 

please read the whole thread.
wasnt meant for collector correct.
Maybe a refurbished Omega with a quality repainted dial
might work for you.
"This seller puts out a nice product for what he
sells. Mostly completely refurbished Omegas.
Some of the dials are even original.
He offers a nice warranty also."

 

Having read the whole thread and knowing this is a thread from "a Clueless Beginner" just thought it should be pointed out since just the link was posted and nothing else. Just looking out for the newbies.

 

no problem.
OP: Pitpro, thank you for your advice. I think a refurbished Omega with a quality repainted dial would make my boyfriend very happy. I'm on the hunt!