Considering 1958 steel manual Omega

Jeppo · Oct 10, 2023

Hi,

I'm considering this 1958 steel manual Omega, because I think it looks pretty nice. My first vintage watch! (If I buy it).

I can see that it has some marks on the dial, and the 1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11 markers have some corrosion spots.
The movement appears to have 2 replaced gears (they are dark black, that can't possibly be original can it?)

The watch is on sale for about 705 euros, I think that's about the best looking one for sale around that price on Chrono24.

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/ref-y6042--id23493629.htm

If any experts have any thoughts on the watch, thanks.

Matt

Dan S · Oct 10, 2023

Looks like a nice watch overall. Case modestly polished, dial shows signs of aging, but I don't think any of that will be too distracting on the wrist. Minor pitting on the back of the case, but it's not a waterproof case anyway. And if you're going to buy on C24, you have to expect to pay a premium price, but that price isn't crazy. As always, be aware that a service may be necessary.

Tony C. · Oct 10, 2023

I agree with Dan. It looks like a nice, genuine example.

Bruce235 · Oct 10, 2023

Gears are fine, not plated from factory.

__ryan__ · Oct 10, 2023

I'm not familiar with the OP reference, but I have a 2937 from the late 50s that has a similar case. These are a nice size at ~36 mm. There are some faint spots on my dial as well, but on the wrist -- I don't notice them at all.

The listing indicates the watch has been serviced, so all things considered it seems like a reasonable option. You can purchase directly from this dealer, which might help avoid some fees.

Fallout Boy · Oct 10, 2023

this is the c24watch processed. What do you think now conerning the dial?

Jeppo · Oct 12, 2023

Thanks the processed image is a useful way to look at it. I think I still like the watch, I’ll think about it

Jeppo · Oct 12, 2023

__ryan__
I'm not familiar with the OP reference, but I have a 2937 from the late 50s that has a similar case. These are a nice size at ~36 mm. There are some faint spots on my dial as well, but on the wrist -- I don't notice them at all.

The listing indicates the watch has been serviced, so all things considered it seems like a reasonable option. You can purchase directly from this dealer, which might help avoid some fees.

Thanks, and that’s a pretty remarkable watch you have

speedb · Oct 12, 2023

looks alright, and it's bit bigger than the average vintage omega

sgk · Oct 12, 2023

__ryan__
I'm not familiar with the OP reference, but I have a 2937 from the late 50s that has a similar case. These are a nice size at ~36 mm. There are some faint spots on my dial as well, but on the wrist -- I don't notice them at all.

The listing indicates the watch has been serviced, so all things considered it seems like a reasonable option. You can purchase directly from this dealer, which might help avoid some fees.

That's in amazing, and honest condition.

Considering 1958 steel manual Omega

Jeppo

Dan S

Tony C.

Bruce235

ryan

Fallout Boy

Jeppo

Jeppo

speedb

sgk

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