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any thoughts on whether this is real? just starting to buy some vintage watches.

  1. mhaydon Oct 5, 2018

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    info below was listed on ebay..

    Gender: Men's Case Size: 34mm

    Model: Seamaster Ref. 165.002

    Face Color: Silver

    Modified Item: No Number of Jewels: 24 Jewels

    Case Color: Silver Style

    Case Material: Stainless Steel

    Movement: Mechanical: Automatic Features: Central Seconds, Push/Pull Crown, Screwback Case, Swiss Made,
    Swiss Movement

    Year of Manufacture: 1960-1969

    Band Color: Black

    Measurements: 34 x 38 mm

    Display: Analog

    Lug Width: 18mm

    Caliber: 552

    Dial: Professionally Refinished

    Serial Number: 21838870

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  2. Sherbie Oct 5, 2018

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    Welcome

    Pls Avoid that watch - it says “dial professionally refinished”

    Which in watch collecting terms is a disaster, and not what collectors want
     
  3. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 5, 2018

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    Add to that a movement that is less than fresh, with severe rotor rub.
     
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  4. TexOmega Oct 6, 2018

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    As above, a bad outside plus a bad inside is not a good way to start.
     
  5. Noddyman Oct 6, 2018

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    Have my doubts that’s even a 165.002 case.

    Lugs should look like this not rounded. Either that or it’s been polished to death.

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  6. Dan S Oct 6, 2018

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  7. Slowpoker Oct 6, 2018

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    The watch has been refinished and touched up in most places, severely damaging it's vintage appeal.

    I think if you're just after a watch to wear and enjoy, then no problem. If you're looking to do a buy and sell then you should move on as you may not get much for it.

    Probably should get the insides checked out, as some have mentioned it isn't exactly looking fresh..