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Black re-dial...worth the money?

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Hah did not see the second hand. Inexpensive fix.
Absolutely, should be gold like the hands.

I think @Dug that the refinished dial, the over polished case and general glitter will attract a lot more bids before the auction ends.

Obviously, as @SkunkPrince indicates buy it if you like it but, if you do, I think that you may develop buyer’s remorse and you’ll lose your enjoyment of wearing it.

I suggest you put 'Omega automatic bumper' in other sites apart from eBay, eg, Chrono24, and see how the watches there compare
 
seekingseaquest
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The auction is already way, way too high for a redialed Seamaster, let alone one with other issues (in addition to the above, a fake/aftermarket crown). You can get a genuine black dial SM for near that price if you’re patient.
 
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The auction is already way, way too high for a redialed Seamaster, let alone one with other issues (in addition to the above, a fake/aftermarket crown). You can get a genuine black dial SM for near that price if you’re patient.

The bidding is currently at 700£, which is a crazy price for what it is: gold-filled L&K case, refinished dial, tired looking movement. It's shocking to me what people will pay for a watch like this, which has no collectible value. Is it the black dial? Just buy a vintage-style re-issue.
 
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The bidding is currently at 700£, which is a crazy price for what it is: gold-filled L&K case, refinished dial, tired looking movement. It's shocking to me what people will pay for a watch like this, which has no collectible value. Is it the black dial? Just buy a vintage-style re-issue.
Yeah, I share the same sentiment. It makes me a little frustrated that these redialers can’t get several hundred $$ more just because they chose to redial the dial black. But it happens all the time.
 
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Yeah, I share the same sentiment. It makes me a little frustrated that these redialers can’t get several hundred $$ more just because they chose to redial the dial black. But it happens all the time.

Thank you "Mad Men".
 
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Yeah, I share the same sentiment. It makes me a little frustrated that these redialers can’t get several hundred $$ more just because they chose to redial the dial black. But it happens all the time.
Agree completely. Already too expensive for what it is. Be patient and find the genuine article.
 
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I agree already overpriced for what it is. I just today bought a late 60's SMDV in steel with black gloss dial and BOR bracelet for €500 ( although it does desperately need a service) And I'm also busy with a steel 50's SM with black gilt dial for less money than this watch is already at.

Patience is key
 
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I think it's important to remember that not everyone is looking for an actual vintage watch. Some people are just looking for an Omega. $1000 for a redialed shiny old Omega is still a fraction of the price of a shiny new Omega. It's not what I'm looking to buy, but not everyone is actually looking to start collecting vintage watches.
 
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I agree already overpriced for what it is. I just today bought a late 60's SMDV in steel with black gloss dial and BOR bracelet for €500 ( although it does desperately need a service) And I'm also busy with a steel 50's SM with black gilt dial for less money than this watch is already at.

Patience is key
Let me know if you decide to move either of those 😉
 
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I think it's important to remember that not everyone is looking for an actual vintage watch. Some people are just looking for an Omega. $1000 for a redialed shiny old Omega is still a fraction of the price of a shiny new Omega. It's not what I'm looking to buy, but not everyone is actually looking to start collecting vintage watches.
Yes, but the point is that with some patience and perhaps some help from other members of OF the OP can find an authentic original vintage Omega for the same $ or less than this overpolished redialed watch is likely to sell for when the dust from the auction has settled.
 
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Thank you all, for your wise words....really helpful.👍
 
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Doesn’t sit right how some sellers use the word ‘restored’ rather than ‘repainted’ or at least ‘refinished’.

I can believe inexperienced buyers may think a restored dial is an original that has somehow had some layers of dirt and grime removed to reveal the pristine original finish underneath.
 
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The bidding is currently at 700£, which is a crazy price for what it is: gold-filled L&K case, refinished dial, tired looking movement. It's shocking to me what people will pay for a watch like this, which has no collectible value. Is it the black dial? Just buy a vintage-style re-issue.

If a watch achieves a price, in an auction format with multiple bidders, then that's its value at that time?
In a purely monetary sense of course.
 
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If a watch achieves a price, in an auction format with multiple bidders, then that's its value at that time?
In a purely monetary sense of course.

I guess you already have your answer. So why start the thread?
 
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Dug Dug
If a watch achieves a price, in an auction format with multiple bidders, then that's its value at that time?
In a purely monetary sense of course.

Not exactly. If a bunch of bidders overbid on a watch it doesn’t achieve that valuation. That’s fine if you keep it but if you try to resell it, it may not achieve the same price
 
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