Advice to a Green Seamaster Buyer

amcclell · Mar 25, 2021

Lots of good advice here and I echo Spruce - late 60's Geneves with 6xx series movements are very reasonable points of entry. Collectors don't flock to these and you should find one in very good condition at the price point you are shopping.

Alfy Forluck · Mar 25, 2021

Thanks amcclell 😀

I am getting super skittish now; which is probably good. There's two ebay sales here on what appear to be the same watch. Both 'Buy It Now', one at 598usd the other at 1058usd. Seemingly different sellers. Is it usual to see this?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/402751011573?&ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true - tsuha48

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/OMEGA-Seamaster-Antique-cal-285-Silver-Dial-Hand-Winding-Mens-Watch-595850/265046396918?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=69cb32755a5e4a609b9e1a8850719e3a&pid=100010&rk=5&rkt=12&sd=402751011573&itm=265046396918&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer&brand=OMEGA&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 - closer0924

Scarecrow Boat · Mar 25, 2021

Alfy Forluck
Thanks amcclell 😀

I am getting super skittish now; which is probably good. There's two ebay sales here on what appear to be the same watch. Both 'Buy It Now', one at 598usd the other at 1058usd. Seemingly different sellers. Is it usual to see this?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/402751011573?&ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true - tsuha48

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/OMEGA-Seamaster-Antique-cal-285-Silver-Dial-Hand-Winding-Mens-Watch-595850/265046396918?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=69cb32755a5e4a609b9e1a8850719e3a&pid=100010&rk=5&rkt=12&sd=402751011573&itm=265046396918&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer&brand=OMEGA&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 - closer0924

It’s likely the cheaper option is the real deal. Of the two, that listing is the only one with an actual description and comes from a store with far more feedback. If you bought the more expensive option, that store would then buy the cheaper listing and ship it to you once they receive it. All while keeping the change as profit for their effort. This is somewhat common in sales originating from Japan.

Edit to add: if you come across this, you can always reach out to the store to ask for more pics or to see something specific. Based on their responses, you’ll quickly get an idea of who actually has it.

Spruce · Mar 26, 2021

Alfy Forluck
Thanks amcclell 😀

I am getting super skittish now; which is probably good. There's two ebay sales here on what appear to be the same watch. Both 'Buy It Now', one at 598usd the other at 1058usd. Seemingly different sellers. Is it usual to see this?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/402751011573?&ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true - tsuha48

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/OMEGA-Seamaster-Antique-cal-285-Silver-Dial-Hand-Winding-Mens-Watch-595850/265046396918?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=69cb32755a5e4a609b9e1a8850719e3a&pid=100010&rk=5&rkt=12&sd=402751011573&itm=265046396918&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer&brand=OMEGA&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 - closer0924

I’d avoid this one - dial and case are poor

wagudc · Mar 26, 2021

Alfy Forluck
Thanks amcclell 😀

I am getting super skittish now; which is probably good. There's two ebay sales here on what appear to be the same watch. Both 'Buy It Now', one at 598usd the other at 1058usd. Seemingly different sellers. Is it usual to see this?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/402751011573?&ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true - tsuha48

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/OMEGA-Seamaster-Antique-cal-285-Silver-Dial-Hand-Winding-Mens-Watch-595850/265046396918?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=69cb32755a5e4a609b9e1a8850719e3a&pid=100010&rk=5&rkt=12&sd=402751011573&itm=265046396918&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer&brand=OMEGA&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 - closer0924

There are many watches that are only available in Japan, via Yahoo Auctions Japan. Several ebay sellers list watches which they don't own, but are available in Japan. These ebay listings are at a much higher price, and the sellers are plan to buy the watch off Yahoo for a much lower price after they sell on ebay. It is a very sketchy practice, but can be easily avoided by not buying grossly overpriced watches on ebay. Closer0924 is a legitmate seller that sells watches on Yahoo Auctions and Ebay, the other seller is sketchy. You can by from Yahoo Auctions using a buying service like https://buyee.jp/

As others have said this particular watch is not a great example.

wagudc · Mar 30, 2021

@Alfy Forluck I am not sure if you found your Seamaster, but you should consider this watch in your price range. Longines is an equally good watch, but not as famous as Omega these days. The condition on this one is great! Look at those sharp edges:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/nice-1966-longines-dress-watch-ref-7629-in-stainless-steel.129563/

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