Asking for help,new to the vintage market

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

Hello,i am interested in buying this beauty but being a vintage watch that i have no idea about ,some help and info would be really helpfull,does it look a genuine ?

Thanks,being a poor student with a limited budget and with a love for everything vintage ,i have to be extra carefull

Mark020 · Jan 25, 2023

What are your own observations ?

efauser · Jan 25, 2023

Welcome. Since you're a student, you're no stranger to educating yourself. Start here https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

Mark020
What are your own observations ?

Well besides from finding it beautifull,by doing a quick google search of the referance number i cant seem to find any gold capped pieces with with the 1SC on their referance number

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

efauser
Welcome. Since you're a student, you're no stranger to educating yourself. Start here https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

thanks will dig into it,but still any help would be appreciated

Dan S · Jan 25, 2023

Looks ok to me at first glance. I'd need to do more research to determine if the crown is original, if that is important to you. Obviously, the dial has some staining.

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

Dan S
Looks ok to me at first glance. I'd need to do more research to determine if the crown is original, if that is important to you. Obviously, the dial has some staining.

Thanks,i guess the crown would not be a deal breaker for me

janice&fred · Jan 25, 2023

I like the watch but of course it all comes down to price. If you're a poor student you better look for a good deal. How much is this watch?
I believe it's a 2846?

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

janice&fred
I like the watch but of course it all comes down to price. If you're a poor student you better look for a good deal. How much is this watch?
I believe it's a 2846?

yeah its listed as a 2846,seller is asking for 550 euro which is stretching my budget a bit.What do you think about the price?

cristos71 · Jan 25, 2023

It looks to me like it's rose gold capped and the (wrong) crown is in yellow gold. Short (broken?) seconds hand too.

€125-150 just to fix those problems.

Dan S · Jan 25, 2023

cristos71
It looks to me like it's rose gold capped and the (wrong) crown is in yellow gold. Short (broken?) seconds hand too.

€125-150 just to fix those problems.

Yes, the sweep hand, 🤦

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

cristos71
It looks to me like it's rose gold capped and the (wrong) crown is in yellow gold. Short (broken?) seconds hand too.

€125-150 just to fix those problems.

Is that the price to get the right crown and new second hands too? Are they even still available? And im guessing the price doesnt include the labour of the watchmaker too,right?

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

Dan S
Yes, the sweep hand, 🤦

Yeah i didnt even notice it before you and cristos71 mentioned it

janice&fred · Jan 25, 2023

Hi I suggest you do your watch shopping here on our sales section. Better chance of getting a nice vintage watch that's authentic.

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

Btw just saw that the seller says that the crown is an original omega from a newer model

Dan S · Jan 25, 2023

N NikosP
Is that the price to get the right crown and new second hands too? Are they even still available? And im guessing the price doesnt include the labour of the watchmaker too,right?

It's the price for an experienced collector to complete the project with no labor costs. It could cost quite a bit more for you, and take a lot of time and trial and error. I'm not sure that's something you want to do for your first watch, unless the watch is dirt cheap. And based on the fact it's listed on C24, I'm guessing it's more likely overpriced instead of cheap.

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

janice&fred
Hi I suggest you do your watch shopping here on our sales section. Better chance of getting a nice vintage watch that's authentic.

Yeah i will definitely start looking here,i just thought it would be a nice opportunity since the seller is from my country and i would avoid tax and fees,for some reason i find a bit hard to get a nice deal in EU

janice&fred · Jan 25, 2023

If you really want a solid vintage Omega check the sales section later tonight as we will be listing our 50's Turler fully serviced and cheaper than you will be able to shape up that watch you posted!

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

Dan S
It's the price for an experienced collector to complete the project with no labor costs. It could cost quite a bit more for you, and take a lot of time and trial and error. I'm not sure that's something you want to do for your first watch, unless the watch is dirt cheap. And based on the fact it's listed on C24, I'm guessing it's more likely overpriced instead of cheap.

Yeah i would totally prefer to avoid messing around with it by myself,i guess i have to hold myself until i find a better deal cuz it seems the watch will come with some costs that i cant afford right now,or maybe that they are not worth it

NikosP · Jan 25, 2023

janice&fred
If you really want a solid vintage Omega check the sales section later tonight as we will be listing our 50's Turler fully serviced and cheaper than you will be able to shape up that watch you posted!

Thanks,i will for sure,maybe i might find something that i like even more,all thought what i think really draws me to the watch is the case shape and lugs

Asking for help,new to the vintage market

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Mark020

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NikosP

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Dan S

NikosP

janice&fred

NikosP

cristos71

Dan S

NikosP

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janice&fred

NikosP

Dan S

NikosP

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