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·caseback is a bit over polished, but http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OME...207421?hash=item3615df91fd:g:7yUAAOSwWxNYxGZ7
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Buying my first Omega Vintage
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WYO_Watch
·I am a bit of a hypocrite, but don't be afraid to take some more time when shopping.
My first Omega buys were... not the best. But after a bit of research and time on this forum I was able to narrow down what I really wanted. For me and many others, the hunt is the fun part. GLWTH
My first Omega buys were... not the best. But after a bit of research and time on this forum I was able to narrow down what I really wanted. For me and many others, the hunt is the fun part. GLWTH
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R3D9
·If you can be patient, a nice example is sure to pop up from one of the forum members.
Odds are it'll be sold at a reasonable price and the listing with disclose all the potential issues/concerns associated with the watch (lest the seller be bombarded with comments pointing them out).
Odds are it'll be sold at a reasonable price and the listing with disclose all the potential issues/concerns associated with the watch (lest the seller be bombarded with comments pointing them out).
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R3D9
·I am a bit of a hypocrite, but don't be afraid to take some more time when shopping.
My first Omega buys were... not the best. But after a bit of research and time on this forum I was able to narrow down what I really wanted. For me and many others, the hunt is the fun part. GLWTH
That second one is an absolute beauty!
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·Hi,
I have finally bought my first vintage omega and it's from Ebay!
It looks original and beautiful in person, even the glass has the omega signature, however it's quite scratchy. I was told the movement is 562 with 24 Jewels. I don't know the case/movement reference numbers.
It's running 4min slow per day, so took it to a watch repair shop and they said the glass might break if they open the case as it looks like it has not been serviced for a long time. I have a few questions:
1) Does the dial/crown look original?
2) Where can I find an original glass replacement?
I have finally bought my first vintage omega and it's from Ebay!
It looks original and beautiful in person, even the glass has the omega signature, however it's quite scratchy. I was told the movement is 562 with 24 Jewels. I don't know the case/movement reference numbers.
It's running 4min slow per day, so took it to a watch repair shop and they said the glass might break if they open the case as it looks like it has not been serviced for a long time. I have a few questions:
1) Does the dial/crown look original?
2) Where can I find an original glass replacement?
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Edward53
·Beautiful original dial and crown, congratulations!
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·Hi Kian
I can see from the first dial photo (the second is not so clear, despite being larger) that the dial has a nice linen finish, the text is all the right size, spacing, font and is in the right places, the minute markers are correctly positioned and it all looks generally "right". The crown and hands are correct for the watch and everything is in similar nice condition except the scratchy crystal. You probably do not need to replace that as those marks can almost certainly be polished out and you can then keep the original crystal, which I would do even if it left a couple of marks. Anything you have done to it needs doing by a proper watchmaker and not a watch repair shop. Clearly the movement needs attention and you would be best off not wearing it till it has been serviced. If you post your location, someone will be able to recommend a watchmaker. I would not worry too much about the four minutes as the movement is probably basically ok and fixable, given the overall good condition.
My first vintage was a Seamaster De Ville with a linen dial. The dial is not as perfect as yours but it's still my favourite watch. It also keeps the best time of any of mine. I once wore it for a month and it was 20 seconds out. They may not have the wrist presence of a diver or chrono but are a great start to a collection and still undervalued IMO.
I can see from the first dial photo (the second is not so clear, despite being larger) that the dial has a nice linen finish, the text is all the right size, spacing, font and is in the right places, the minute markers are correctly positioned and it all looks generally "right". The crown and hands are correct for the watch and everything is in similar nice condition except the scratchy crystal. You probably do not need to replace that as those marks can almost certainly be polished out and you can then keep the original crystal, which I would do even if it left a couple of marks. Anything you have done to it needs doing by a proper watchmaker and not a watch repair shop. Clearly the movement needs attention and you would be best off not wearing it till it has been serviced. If you post your location, someone will be able to recommend a watchmaker. I would not worry too much about the four minutes as the movement is probably basically ok and fixable, given the overall good condition.
My first vintage was a Seamaster De Ville with a linen dial. The dial is not as perfect as yours but it's still my favourite watch. It also keeps the best time of any of mine. I once wore it for a month and it was 20 seconds out. They may not have the wrist presence of a diver or chrono but are a great start to a collection and still undervalued IMO.
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kreyke
·I think this is a monocoque case. It's not easy to open. Make sure you ask they know how to open such cases.
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·thanks a lot Edward. It's my first vintage watch too and it looks great in person, specially as it's solid 18ct gold. The dial is beautiful in linen.
I was told by my local watch service centre that the glass may break if they open the case as they do not know if it's stuck to the case since it looks like it has not been serviced for a long time.
I live in Singapore but can get it done in London too.
Many thanks again
I was told by my local watch service centre that the glass may break if they open the case as they do not know if it's stuck to the case since it looks like it has not been serviced for a long time.
I live in Singapore but can get it done in London too.
Many thanks again
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Kian
·I think this is a monocoque case. It's not easy to open. Make sure you ask they know how to open such cases.
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·Lots of members here from Singapore. Someone will know the right watchmaker and I am sure the crystal can be removed by a suitably skilled person. I think they were just covering themselves as plenty of older watches of this type have been opened successfully.
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·Lots of members here from Singapore. Someone will know the right watchmaker and I am sure the crystal can be removed by a suitably skilled person. I think they were just covering themselves as plenty of older watches of this type have been opened successfully.
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ConElPueblo
·I like it 😀
A bit polished esp. on the rear, but a good look - that dial is great 👍
A bit polished esp. on the rear, but a good look - that dial is great 👍
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kreyke
·I'm from Singapore as well! But I'm studying in the UK. Do you know how much they quoted you?
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Kian
·finally got an expert to service, they are called Horolab, a bit expensive at SGD 850 but they seem reliable. Some more photos of my watch 😀
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kreyke
·850?? Wow. It seems like I'm better off getting STS servicing my watch here. Haha. I didn't expect Singapore to be so expensive.
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