Community Stories

Advice wanted on this Seamaster 1012

wagudc
Posts
4,731
Likes
11,957
T tiger97
Hi everyone, i'm new here, and am looking to buy a Seamaster watch around 1972 vintage.

I was hoping someone could offer an opinion or 2 on this one for sale on another site?

https://www.chrono24.com.au/omega/seamaster--id11498927.htm

I really like the watch, and it's priced at around $700 US.

Cheers everyone.

I am no expert , but I I think that the wear on the rotor is not a good sign.
 
X350 XJR
Posts
13,441
Likes
31,614
Please post photos and not just links, you'll get a better response.
 
T
Posts
12
Likes
2
wagudc wagudc
I am no expert , but I I think that the wear on the rotor is not a good sign.

Thanks Wagudc. What about the asking price, considering?
 
wagudc
Posts
4,731
Likes
11,957
T tiger97
Thanks Wagudc. What about the asking price, considering?

I'm not that right person to ask, but if pressed I would say that you could do better for that price.
 
T
Posts
12
Likes
2
wagudc wagudc
I'm not that right person to ask, but if pressed I would say that you could do better for that price.

Great, thanks for your advice, much appreciated.
 
Benbradstock
Posts
328
Likes
441
You can do better for the price if you are patient and persistent. The aforementioned rotor wear probably indicates the watch needs a full service, which can easily bring your cost up to $1000. I don’t see any red flags from the photos you’ve provided otherwise.

Another question: do you particularly prefer this Seamaster Cosmic design? While I think the dial is nice, these are generally less collectible than earlier models from the 1950s and 1960s, many of which can be found at the same price level, and many of which have superior movements.
 
T
Posts
12
Likes
2
Benbradstock Benbradstock
You can do better for the price if you are patient and persistent. The aforementioned rotor wear probably indicates the watch needs a full service, which can easily bring your cost up to $1000. I don’t see any red flags from the photos you’ve provided otherwise.

Another question: do you particularly prefer this Seamaster Cosmic design? While I think the dial is nice, these are generally less collectible than earlier models from the 1950s and 1960s, many of which can be found at the same price level, and many of which have superior movements.

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I do really like the design, nice and simple, like me!
I was looking for a birth year watch to start off (1972). I've never had a nice watch, so my journey started with this one.

I think i'll keep looking as you have suggested.
 
X350 XJR
Posts
13,441
Likes
31,614
Sellers description notes "Refurbished Original Dial ", usually just a sneaky way of saying the dial has been refinished, kills value of a vintage watch by 40-60%. I believe the case has also be "restored" as well.

Hang around here for a few months and be patient, the right watch will come along.
 
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

magnavi

Looking for information on this Seamaster Chronograph, cal. 321

magnavi Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
magnavi
magnavi
Posts
8
Views
1K
bunwong

Any thoughts on this Seamaster Caltex Philippines 30th Anniversary Edition

bunwong Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
SOG53
SOG53
Posts
2
Views
837
A

Thoughts on this Seamaster vintage and his patina ?

Artysan Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
speedb
speedb
Posts
6
Views
3K
J

Thoughts on this Seamaster? Real or fake?

JOmega12 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
SOG53
SOG53
Posts
14
Views
3K
A

Thoughts on this Seamaster ladymatic

alexis.clement Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
loveslemon71
loveslemon71
Posts
4
Views
2K
Chanye

Advice wanted on restoring 1950s seamaster

Chanye Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Danwales
Danwales
Posts
3
Views
919