Dear Omega Forum, I am looking to purchase my first real watch, and I am currently looking for a vintage watch. This is due to the relative lower price, as well as the history behind the watch. I have been searched throughout the forum to provide an answer, as well as OMEGA's official vintage database, however with no luck. I hope you can help! I can not identify the work as 503. Seller claims it's a 2849, year 1957. It seems very polished, and I Seller has informed that glass/plastic has been changed. Watch was listed at $800, I offered half of that amount. Watch seems authentic, however, I do not believe it is a genuine 2849 from 1957. I am concerned whether it is a fix-up of different parts, and that the watch will not function properly. What do you think? Thank you in advance!
Not sure why you would think that this is not a Ref. 2849? https://www.omegawatches.com/planet...ache=1&cHash=26cfb925b7933ac778f8284108e6c824 Movement and case matches the Database. I agree that it has been polished, the crown needs replacement and both the hands and dial have been relumed. I think the dial is otherwise original. IMO, you made a fair offer for the watch in that condition. Good luck, gatorcpa
I assume that the watch, without the bezel, is not waterproof? What would a fair price be for this watch?
Since bezel is missing, it is worth the parts, 60 euros for the case + 90 euro for the mvt + 60 euros for the dial and hands = 190 euros (lot price), if you can live with it.
Thanks for the reply. Well, I have absolutely no experience with restoring watches, so I guess I'll have to keep searching.
Steel bezel is available, so one option would be to get that and have it plated. There are also people who can make a bezel if needed...