Connie - how much rust in movement is ok?

AllanFatum · Sep 9, 2020

Hi all,

Fell across the beauty below. Dial and BOR bracelet seem nice and original, through probably a replacement crown. But the movement has a bit of rust on it and looks greasy. How much is acceptable in your opinion?

Asking price is 2000 eur.

AllanFatum · Sep 9, 2020

Hi all,

Fell across the beauty below. Dial and BOR bracelet seem nice and original, through probably a replacement crown. But the movement has a bit of rust on it and looks greasy. How much is acceptable in your opinion?

Asking price is 2000 eur.

X350 XJR · Sep 9, 2020

Refinished dial, so it would be a hard pass for me regardless of the price, 2000 eur for this example is crazy!

Dan S · Sep 9, 2020

Dial repainted. Case is badly over polished with missing stars on the back. Movement is the best part. Back to school for you. 😉

AllanFatum · Sep 9, 2020

Dan S
Dial repainted. Case is badly over polished with missing stars on the back. Movement is the best part. Back to school for you. 😉

You are right, I didn’t even notice that stars were missing on the back. I can’t spot that the dial has been repainted, but trust that you are right. Finding vintage Omegas is a jungle

Dan S · Sep 9, 2020

Every clue for a redial is present. The pie-pan edges are completely rounded over, font is wrong, hash marks are misaligned and misplaced. In addition to the case-back, the lugs are badly over polished with rounded edges and bevels. It's really a bad example.

I suggest starting with @ConElPueblo's classic thread, and then spending more time looking at watches before considering a purchase. Make sure you have a good handle on the basics of condition.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

AllanFatum · Sep 9, 2020

I will definitely check that out. The seller seemed reputable, from the UK and specializes in Omega watches, so I didn’t even consider it to be repainted or polished.

I have actually spent a few months now looking at vintage Omegas. But there is a lot to learn, I recon

Dan S · Sep 9, 2020

AllanFatum
I will definitely check that out. The seller seemed reputable, from the UK and specializes in Omega watches, so I didn’t even consider it to be repainted or polished.

I have actually spent a few months now looking at vintage Omegas. But there is a lot to learn, I recon

If he is an honest seller, he may have indicated that the dial was repainted by saying that it was "restored" or by using a similar euphemism. Most sellers don't give detailed opinions about polishing, and allow the photos to speak for themselves. I think that we would be interested in seeing who was selling this watch if you care to post a link.

amcclell · Sep 9, 2020

I'm not sure why there are currently 2 threads with this title and discussion.

Dan S · Sep 9, 2020

amcclell
I'm not sure why there are currently 2 threads with this title and discussion.

On the bright side, the OP is getting the same feedback in both threads.

AllanFatum · Sep 9, 2020

https://www.chrono24.dk/omega/const...963--id15855072.htm?SETLANG=da_DK&SETCURR=DKK

AllanFatum · Sep 9, 2020

I have no idea why it was posted twice. Doesn’t seem to be an option to delete

Dan S · Sep 9, 2020

AllanFatum
https://www.chrono24.dk/omega/const...963--id15855072.htm?SETLANG=da_DK&SETCURR=DKK

That is an extremely deceptive listing from "Authentic Watch Company" in the UK. I notice that many of their watches are re-dialed, and disclosed as "refinished". Also, most of their watches are polished and prepped for sale in a way that collectors will generally not appreciate. The prices are absurd. Frankly, I wouldn't waste my time looking at their inventory.

DaveK · Sep 9, 2020

Please post pictures, not just links 😒

Dan S · Sep 9, 2020

DaveK
Please post pictures, not just links 😒

Well, we're running two entirely separate threads on this watch actually. The OP is really getting his money's worth. The other one has the photos. 🤦

DaveK · Sep 9, 2020

Interesting 😉

Seems like a good day for lots of duplicate threads ☕