Antiquorum Omega "Seamaster De Ville" Purchase - Steal or Screwed?

Hi All,

Let me apologize right off the bat if this should be part of a sub-thread. This is my first time posting and I apologize if I posted in the wrong location.

I am hoping you can help me out. This is my first time purchasing a vintage watch and I was hoping you could let me know if I found a steal or should count this as part of the learning curve of buying vintage watches. Additionally, I read some negative reviews about Antiquorum and it is making me nervous that the description does not match what I purchased.

The watch: OMEGA REF. 135020 SEAMASTER DE VILLE YELLOW GOLD Omega, "Seamaster De Ville" movement No. 2200883, Ref. 135020. Made in the 1960s. Fine, water resistant, center seconds, 14K yellow gold wristwatch.

See link below:
http://mycatalog.antiquorum.com/catalog.html?action=load&lotid=244&auctionid=279

The estimated range was $1,200 - $2,200 and I got it for $813 ($650 + 25% premium). I don't plan to resell it, but I want to at least learn from the experience. Any insight you could provide would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Hi Bryce, nice to see you here.

It looks like a generally good watch with the exception of a strap that was too large squeezed in between the lugs. AQ's description was wrong in only one aspect - that should be powered by a caliber 601, not an 801. Might have been a typo, might have been a mistake. Anyway, the watch might not be in stellar condition and I'd like to see the inside and outside of the case back plus a movement shot, but I'd call $813 for a solid gold SMDV like that a win.

The dial looks original. The case is decent. Serial no corresponds with year production 1965 which fits description. No gold hallmark picture, but I guess Antiquorum would check on that basic, so you shouldn't be too worried. Movement condition is probably the biggest gamble here since no picture to assess. Assume it is fine , I think you do well on that price......

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Thank you all for your insight. I feel a lot more knowledgeable and less nervous now. When I receive the actual watch I will take some pictures and let you see how it looks on the inside.

Thanks again!