Complete novice looking for a little direct advice thanks

Edward53

I'm assuming you're in the UK. Here are a few Seamasters and a Geneve that I think are worth looking at. They may not all be exactly what you want but they are about the only decent examples currently on ebay.uk.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282398555936?clk_rvr_id=1185225913896&rmvSB=true

This one's closest to what you say you like. No movement shot but you don't usually get those with front loaders. I can't see anything wrong with it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-O...392675?hash=item2122994c63:g:kSIAAOSwTM5YyX3k

Gold cap Seamaster, some pitting to the caseback but the watch is sound. He says there is some wear to the lugs. It looks ok to me. The movement looks clean but there may be some rotor-case back rub. A service would sort this out. One to consider IMO if it stays low. EDITED TO ADD: Not sure what possessed me to add that one, having looked again at the condition of dial, hands and crown. Not a great example!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302250393646?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

I may be wrong but I think this black dial is original. Unfortunately that means it will probably go way above your price, but it looks good inside and out.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371893062286?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

This Geneve isn't what you said you wanted but it's a nice watch, probably in a Dennison 9 ct gold case. Personally I think these are really classy though I appreciate that not everyone likes gold. The seller seems to be a pawnbroker and not a watch messer-abouter so I don't think the lack of a movement pic is sinister.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252809935355?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

I was going to recommend this as a really nice clean example of a subsecond, but then I looked at the "Swiss Made" at the foot of the dial and now I don't believe it's original.

I just wouldn't buy from most professional sellers. Usually, they overcharge, sell chewed-up junk, or both. There are of course a few exceptions but the best route is patience and study. It's true that sellers on here are pretty reliable but the sort of Seamaster you want doesn't crop up in the Sales section very often, as most forum members are looking for something a bit more advanced. Best of luck.

danielhurst

I'm fuming! Almost all of the examples shown there were ALL below my budget, in fact below my budget even with a service (maybe) 😉 How do you find this Edward, HOW!? Now I'm reconsidering some of the prices I've seen for some pieces!

Edward53

Easy enough, just searched ebay uk for Omega and excluded things I didn't want to waste time on, eg BINs, women's watches, quartz etc.

danielhurst

The best deals are found from bidding then I'm guessing? 👍👍