Considering purchasing this Omega Seamaster vintage

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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.
 
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It's a genuine Seamaster.

What are your thoughts on it, is it serviced, what is the asking price?
 
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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.....
 
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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.
 
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You can do better IMHO. For that money you should be able to find an example without dial oxidation. Keep looking.
 
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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.
 
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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.
Run! And dont look back! You can buy a perfect 168024 (chronometer) with BOR for that money.
 
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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.
 
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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.

 
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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.
 
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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.


honestly that is the way I prefer my watches...clean with the correct amount of weathering for it's age. absolutely stunning.
 
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You can do better IMHO. For that money you should be able to find an example without dial oxidation. Keep looking.
Agreed! A BOR bracelet is swell, but in the end it’s just a stainless bracelet.
 
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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.

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