Otterina
·First, please forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong thread, since this one falls awkwardly in between vintage & modern omega watches.
Second, I've purposely included only one picture and separately the links, for the sake of those who are allergic to obnoxiously flashy watches.
Third, this is TLDR but I'm following the rules here, sorry for boring you all. But I could use some help especially regarding the rule "buy the SELLER" in this situation. I'm reaching out for advice as a noob purchaser, and I don't want to miss any details.
So, between looking for a gold C-case Connie and some megaquartz/electronics, (I can explain....later...) I came across a few of these, and they seem rather rare. (Based on the fact that there aren't many info/sales listings on google). I know this is totally an anomaly but I'm far from being a collector, and I have unusual taste.
I first discovered this from a private seller named 'omega' a few weeks ago (local ad here: https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/sierad...f5dcc18d02a99040ca8de656940d2&previousPage=lr). He used catawiki/stock photos from google for his sales description. Before he had a few more photos up, but now left only the one shown above. When requested, he did provide additional photos of the watch to prove he was indeed in possession it. He insisted that he bought them a few years ago, and purchased it brand new as NOS, from an authorized retailer.
He has nothing else but the watch. No card, no box, no proof of purchase, etc.
Another one popped up on ebay recently that caught my eye:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-CO...300398?hash=item59327027ee:g:jx8AAOSwFTddT-ZR
This ebay seller used the same stock/catawiki photos for the same watch as the local private seller did. Not just a few, but all 4~5 of those pictures... This person also has no card, no box, no proof of purchase.
My main concerns are:
1) They both claim the composition is SS + 18kt rose gold. But from omegawatches.com, there's very little info available. (https://www.omegawatches.com/media/pdf/watches/product-sheet/world/en-gb/13043500-en-gb.pdf)
The one on ebay has the reference code of 1304.35.00, and the other 'code' as given by the seller, which I assume is the serial code, is 408701035461. I could only find the rough production year and not much else with this information. I've been trying to search using these:
http://www.elitetimepieces.com/omegaref.html
and
https://quillandpad.com/2017/11/21/...14-magic-digits-codification-tables-revealed/
I've had no luck. What did I do wrong here?
How is it that they knew what kt gold they are without having opened case themselves?
I know this because I asked for photos of inside of the case and predictably neither of them could.
2) Do you think there's anything else I can find just from the picture of the listing?
I'm skeptical of the fact that:
3) On omega's site, it doesn't say anything about these being the anniversary edition.
4) Neither of them have any of the cards, boxes, proof of purchase..etc. That concerns me because I don't know their service history. I'd think if there was ever a reason for anyone who cares about their watches to hold onto their proof of purchase/card, it would have to be the 'rare/limited edition'. Am I being too picky here?
I want to believe that these are real and a safe choice, as I would seriously consider purchasing, granted their prices are negotiable. (I also saw a few other sold listings outside ebay that sold these in full set with warranty for much lower). I'd really like to see what you all think of this watch, about purchasing online, anything you can point out about these watches. Feel free to shred it to pieces because I find those most educational & entertaining. 🍿
Sorry again for the long read everyone and TGIF!
Second, I've purposely included only one picture and separately the links, for the sake of those who are allergic to obnoxiously flashy watches.
Third, this is TLDR but I'm following the rules here, sorry for boring you all. But I could use some help especially regarding the rule "buy the SELLER" in this situation. I'm reaching out for advice as a noob purchaser, and I don't want to miss any details.
So, between looking for a gold C-case Connie and some megaquartz/electronics, (I can explain....later...) I came across a few of these, and they seem rather rare. (Based on the fact that there aren't many info/sales listings on google). I know this is totally an anomaly but I'm far from being a collector, and I have unusual taste.

I first discovered this from a private seller named 'omega' a few weeks ago (local ad here: https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/sierad...f5dcc18d02a99040ca8de656940d2&previousPage=lr). He used catawiki/stock photos from google for his sales description. Before he had a few more photos up, but now left only the one shown above. When requested, he did provide additional photos of the watch to prove he was indeed in possession it. He insisted that he bought them a few years ago, and purchased it brand new as NOS, from an authorized retailer.
He has nothing else but the watch. No card, no box, no proof of purchase, etc.
Another one popped up on ebay recently that caught my eye:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-CO...300398?hash=item59327027ee:g:jx8AAOSwFTddT-ZR
This ebay seller used the same stock/catawiki photos for the same watch as the local private seller did. Not just a few, but all 4~5 of those pictures... This person also has no card, no box, no proof of purchase.
My main concerns are:
1) They both claim the composition is SS + 18kt rose gold. But from omegawatches.com, there's very little info available. (https://www.omegawatches.com/media/pdf/watches/product-sheet/world/en-gb/13043500-en-gb.pdf)
The one on ebay has the reference code of 1304.35.00, and the other 'code' as given by the seller, which I assume is the serial code, is 408701035461. I could only find the rough production year and not much else with this information. I've been trying to search using these:
http://www.elitetimepieces.com/omegaref.html
and
https://quillandpad.com/2017/11/21/...14-magic-digits-codification-tables-revealed/
I've had no luck. What did I do wrong here?
How is it that they knew what kt gold they are without having opened case themselves?
I know this because I asked for photos of inside of the case and predictably neither of them could.
2) Do you think there's anything else I can find just from the picture of the listing?
I'm skeptical of the fact that:
3) On omega's site, it doesn't say anything about these being the anniversary edition.
4) Neither of them have any of the cards, boxes, proof of purchase..etc. That concerns me because I don't know their service history. I'd think if there was ever a reason for anyone who cares about their watches to hold onto their proof of purchase/card, it would have to be the 'rare/limited edition'. Am I being too picky here?
I want to believe that these are real and a safe choice, as I would seriously consider purchasing, granted their prices are negotiable. (I also saw a few other sold listings outside ebay that sold these in full set with warranty for much lower). I'd really like to see what you all think of this watch, about purchasing online, anything you can point out about these watches. Feel free to shred it to pieces because I find those most educational & entertaining. 🍿
Sorry again for the long read everyone and TGIF!
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