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·I am considering buying a black dial, stainless steel, vintage dress watch to wear once or twice a year with a tuxedo. I am new to the Forum, to Omega and to watch wear in general. I read the "How to Fish" thread and have been watching the Seamasters come and go on eBay for a few months. I recently saw a black dial Geneve come up on eBay. (see photos below). Here are my thoughts. I would like to learn what more experienced members think.
1- I am looking at this as a nice watch to have and use a couple times a year, not as an investment.
2- The listing says the watch has been serviced within the past month, the case has been cleaned and the dial "restored."
3- From what I learned on How to Fish, while the case has been polished, the edges and lugs still appear fairly crisp.
4- A shiny black dial on an old watch is almost certainly a redial. The listing clearly states that it is, which means the seller is not trying to pull a fast one. (Also, the lettering of the word "Omega" seems a bit thick and all the second lines don't line up perfectly with the hour markers.)
5- Still, the simple black dial without a date and with minimal lettering and simple markers appeals to me.
6- Geneve is apparently a more entry level watch than DeVille or Seamaster. That's ok with me. it's still an Omega.
7- I like the fact that it is manual wind. This makes the case thinner so it will fit under my tux shirt more easily. Also, I find the raised back on my dad's vintage, automatic 1950's Omega (see photo 4) rather uncomfortable against my wrist. I think the flat back of the manual wind watch will probably be more comfortable.
8- From what I understand a 601 movement is dependable and desirable, assuming the movement looks OK to you folks.
9- While the seller is from South Korea and has multiple items up for auction, all of which have goofy looking dials, they have a long history on eBay and 100% positive reviews.
So ... while not something any of the true collectors on the Forum would be interested in, if the price is right I could have a tasteful Omega dress watch to wear a couple times a year. What do folks think?
1- I am looking at this as a nice watch to have and use a couple times a year, not as an investment.
2- The listing says the watch has been serviced within the past month, the case has been cleaned and the dial "restored."
3- From what I learned on How to Fish, while the case has been polished, the edges and lugs still appear fairly crisp.
4- A shiny black dial on an old watch is almost certainly a redial. The listing clearly states that it is, which means the seller is not trying to pull a fast one. (Also, the lettering of the word "Omega" seems a bit thick and all the second lines don't line up perfectly with the hour markers.)
5- Still, the simple black dial without a date and with minimal lettering and simple markers appeals to me.
6- Geneve is apparently a more entry level watch than DeVille or Seamaster. That's ok with me. it's still an Omega.
7- I like the fact that it is manual wind. This makes the case thinner so it will fit under my tux shirt more easily. Also, I find the raised back on my dad's vintage, automatic 1950's Omega (see photo 4) rather uncomfortable against my wrist. I think the flat back of the manual wind watch will probably be more comfortable.
8- From what I understand a 601 movement is dependable and desirable, assuming the movement looks OK to you folks.
9- While the seller is from South Korea and has multiple items up for auction, all of which have goofy looking dials, they have a long history on eBay and 100% positive reviews.
So ... while not something any of the true collectors on the Forum would be interested in, if the price is right I could have a tasteful Omega dress watch to wear a couple times a year. What do folks think?