Hello,

I am planning on purchasing this Omega Seamaster Vintage, but would appreciate some help with regards to its authenticity and general thoughts.

Thank you for any insight and help.

 

It's a genuine Seamaster.

What are your thoughts on it, is it serviced, what is the asking price?

 

With that dial I hope it's cheap

 

Asking price will dictate many answers you receive here. The dial is spotted, and there are better examples available. Depending on the asking price and what is included.....

 

1500$, including the beads of rice bracelet, an original leather bracelet and a vintage box.

Full service in 2017.

More specifically it is a Omega Seamaster 166.010, 1966 and Cal. 562.

 

Way too high a price IMO, even with today's crazy pricing

 

You can do better IMHO. For that money you should be able to find an example without dial oxidation. Keep looking.

 

+1. The “bundled extras” might make this seem like a better deal than it is, but condition is everything and should be the main focus.

 

Run! And dont look back! You can buy a perfect 168024 (chronometer) with BOR for that money.

 

yea at one point it was probably an honest watch. too bad about the price as otherwise it looks like a fun wearer. the kind of watch one would expect to see at a vender's stall in a flea market for $100 to $300 until a dealer scoffs it up, has a quick lube job done then wants to make a home run. one could get a serviced vintage constellation with clean dial and on it's bracelet for that kind of money.

 

The watch might look better in person, but almost certainly not fifteen hundred scooters worth. I got a 1966 166.010 with a 565 movement to put on a BOR bracelet about 18 months ago, thinking I'd sell it. Once I took all the photos for the sale, I was like, what's wrong with me, I love this watch, acne and all. I found a replacement crystal and now it's a favorite. If you like the look of this watch, I think you'll find a better one if you're patient.

 

Does the BOR have enough links to fit your wrist? Could be the reason why the seller is throwing in a leather strap.

Too expensive.

 

honestly that is the way I prefer my watches...clean with the correct amount of weathering for it's age. absolutely stunning.

 

Agreed! A BOR bracelet is swell, but in the end it’s just a stainless bracelet.

 

Did you buy your BOR aftermarket? If so... any suggestions where to source?

 

Got mine on eBay, but I got it for the wrong watch at first. Check carefully before buying and ask here for help. It worked for me.