Any thought on this omega seamaster cosmic? authentic?

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Hello all,

I am a new fan of Vintage Omega. So, I want to start this by buying this watch, Omega Seamaster cosmic 166026 caliber 565 (pics attached). Do you guys have any thoughts on whether this is a real or fake omega?

Thank you!

 
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Hi!

It's authentic. Looks like good honest example. Case has some wear but it's still in reasonable condition. Cosmic is a great watch and an excellent choice for a first vintage Omega. What's the asking price?
 
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Hi!

It's authentic. Looks like good honest example. Case has some wear but it's still in reasonable condition. Cosmic is a great watch and an excellent choice for a first vintage Omega. What's the asking price?

Thank you!
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I think 400 bucks is a reasonable price for this watch. Buy it, have it serviced, enjoy wearing it and join our Cosmic Club 😉
 
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Looks fine to me. At $400 I’d say it’s a very good buy.
 
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I allow myself to paste here our conversation in PM because it may interest other readers.

I really like the cosmic model because it's robust, elegant and discreet, and the prices are moderate. it's an easy-to-retain model ideal for starting a collection.

here is what we can say about the model that interests you:
- the dial is fine, clean, not repainted
- the glass is not original, it should have a bubble on the date. Omega still has this glass in stock. you have to go through an approved Omega watchmaker. the glass will cost about $100
- the case has been polished, the front should be brushed in a ray of sunshine. it is possible to redo this effect. another $100. (be careful to choose your watchmaker well!)
- Too bad we can't see the mechanism. you have to go through the glass to open the watch and have a special tool (n°107).
- the original strap buckle has disappeared (around $50)

now it all depends on the price you are being offered.
without a specific revision date, consider it not done (250/300$)

For me it's a watch at around $300. it's not a rare watch, so if you're in doubt, keep fishing. there are dials that can give more originality.

the important thing is to know the object you are buying, its qualities and also its faults so as not to be disappointed when you discover them (the dial is fine IMO).
For me, $400 is a maximum price for this watch.
 
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I allow myself to paste here our conversation in PM because it may interest other readers.

I really like the cosmic model because it's robust, elegant and discreet, and the prices are moderate. it's an easy-to-retain model ideal for starting a collection.

here is what we can say about the model that interests you:
- the dial is fine, clean, not repainted
- the glass is not original, it should have a bubble on the date. Omega still has this glass in stock. you have to go through an approved Omega watchmaker. the glass will cost about $100
- the case has been polished, the front should be brushed in a ray of sunshine. it is possible to redo this effect. another $100. (be careful to choose your watchmaker well!)
- Too bad we can't see the mechanism. you have to go through the glass to open the watch and have a special tool (n°107).
- the original strap buckle has disappeared (around $50)

now it all depends on the price you are being offered.
without a specific revision date, consider it not done (250/300$)

For me it's a watch at around $300. it's not a rare watch, so if you're in doubt, keep fishing. there are dials that can give more originality.

the important thing is to know the object you are buying, its qualities and also its faults so as not to be disappointed when you discover them (the dial is fine IMO).
For me, $400 is a maximum price for this watch.

Thanks! really appreciate the answer!
 
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The cyclops crystal was an option for some late 60’s Omegas afaik. I don’t believe it’s absence necessarily mandates a replacement crystal.
 
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The cyclops crystal was an option for some late 60’s Omegas afaik. I don’t believe it’s absence necessarily mandates a replacement crystal.

Personally I can't stand cyclops crystals. I'd find Rolex watches more appealing if they didn't have them.
 
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No cyclops, no problem.

Looks a solid example at a reasonable price
 
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I think I see the Omega logo in the middle, so probably an original crystal
 
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I think I see the Omega logo in the middle, so probably an original crystal
indeed you are right the logo is present, so I correct my opinion.

personally I prefer cyclops probably because my sight is not improving over time 😎
 
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I don't think the case has been polished, just a lot of small scratches from use. You can see the sunburst pattern in fourth pic and there's vertical brushing on the case back.
 
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one more thing, the lugs are 19mm, this 20mm bracelet is too cramped.
Perhaps you can watch here something more suitable
 
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I don't think the case has been polished, just a lot of small scratches from use. You can see the sunburst pattern in fourth pic and there's vertical brushing on the case back.
hum, there are traces of the original brushing but it's still not obvious.

is it worth brushing again? that's everyone's taste.
most collectors will have bloody eyes reading this eventuality, preferring to leave traces of the history of the watch.
I have met other owners who wanted to revisit the original effect on fully polished watches.

I'm more of the 1st group because I don't have the impression that we will really find the original effect, the dimensions of the watch having necessarily been disturbed by the various polishings.

ps: I just looked at the photos of my old Cosmic and the sunburst effect was quite discreet. Come on, leave it as it is!