Can anyone offer an opinion on this ladies ebay seamaster deville?

hyde76 · Oct 4, 2018

First post. Looking for a Seamaster for my wife. I'm interested to see if you guys think this is the real deal. The auction ends tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SEAM...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Slowpoker · Oct 4, 2018

I'm no expert but since no one else has taken a crack at answering yet, I will.

I think the watch is genuine, however I'm not too sure about the "watch running 2 1/2 hours faster over a 24 hr period".

The seller has good feedback and etc and with eBay buyer protection you can't lose. The watch just needs some TLC and it'll be good for years to come.

P.S: I noticed the strap looks to be a teeny bit too small for the lugs, it's probably a replacement or aftermarket one.

efauser · Oct 4, 2018

I'd ask for a movement photo.

QQClaire · Oct 4, 2018

This is a Deville.
I can see a damaged hand from the picture. Since the watch is gaining time so you will need a full service on the watch which will include the replacement of the hands anyway. Full service will cost you £422, not sure outside the UK price. Also don’t feel the strap is the right size for the watch, so it will cost about £300 for an omega leather strap and buckle.

So potentially you will spent around £700 to make it running.

X350 XJR · Oct 4, 2018

I'd say it's already at or past it's value, especially considering it needs a service.

JimInOz · Oct 4, 2018

efauser
I'd ask for a movement photo.

Problematic.

Point 1.

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Point 2.

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Foo2rama · Oct 4, 2018

JimInOz
Problematic.

Point 1.

Point 2.

🙄

A hack saw or welding torch should get that back off..

padders · Oct 5, 2018

QQClaire
This is a Deville.
I can see a damaged hand from the picture. Since the watch is gaining time so you will need a full service on the watch which will include the replacement of the hands anyway. Full service will cost you £422, not sure outside the UK price. Also don’t feel the strap is the right size for the watch, so it will cost about £300 for an omega leather strap and buckle.

So potentially you will spent around £700 to make it running.

Servicing is available much cheaper than that and I don’t know if you have noticed but Omega aren’t the only people selling watch straps so I think your £700 figure is a little pessimistic but nevertheless this watch isn’t one to go for. You could buy it for, say, £125, throw £250 at it to get it working at and end up with something worth £225 maybe. It doesn’t add up.

I speak from experience btw:

hyde76 · Oct 5, 2018

Thanks everyone, appreciate the input. I passed but am still looking to find a nice vintage piece for my wife. eBay has a few but they are quite pricey.

Can anyone offer an opinion on this ladies ebay seamaster deville?

hyde76

Slowpoker

efauser

QQClaire

X350 XJR

JimInOz

Foo2rama

padders

hyde76

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