Hi all, newbie here I'm considering to buy this used vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Cal. 1020 from the 70's and I was wondering 2 things: 1. Is this legit? 2. Is it worth my money In my country, the listing is about 750 USD. What do you guys think about this deal? Once again, forgive me if I have violated any rules or if I'm doing it wrong.. Thanks again!
I think the case has been polished to hell and the dial has also had a bit of work. 750USD is pretty high for a watch like this. They're nice enough but people (collectors) aren't exactly falling over themselves to get one. The 1020 movement is ok , but not in the "classic " category.....For that sort of money I'd be looking elsewhere (and probably in the 1960's) for a nice vintage Omega.
Comes down to personal preference - I like the look and know many people who are likewise partial to the day/date feature. The nice thing about the cal 1020 is that it has a quickset for both the day and date, unlike some other day/date models where only the date feature has a quickset (i.e. cal. 750) which are a pain to set. $750 is a bit on the high side IMO, especially if the watch hasn't been serviced.
I have been advised that the 1xxx series isn't as reliable and searching it up apparently the quickset mechanisms are quite fragile? I have found a few nice condition omegas with 1020s but have not considered them due to the advice given
Interesting question. You'd really have to do it on a case by case basis. The general rule of thumb suggests the more complications, the higher desirability/value of the watch.This is of course dependent on so many things (brand, movement , dial, case, materials, bracelet etc etc) But this is the bonkers world of vintage watch aficionados, who, once they've run the noobie gauntlet of buying the wrong stuff (redials, frankens, overpriced, biscuit tin junk, ) and paid the resultant noobie tax , generally develop a better idea of what they want and an eye for it too...Or at least know what they might focus their attention on. Personally I'd take a classic 50's Jaeger Lecoultre like a Geophysic over a blingy Constellation day/date anyday.This is my cal p.478... But that's just me... and much as I'd like to...I just don't like the look of 95% of the Rolexes I've seen. I'd be interested to know what Tony C's favourite simple wind up might be.
The difference in quality and reliability between the 101x/102x movements and 55x/56x (and earlier movements) has been discussed at length in this forum. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase an Omega with a cal. 101x/102x if I couldn't afford one of its predecessors. I would be a bit more wary of buying one with a cal. 148x given the issues with the quickset for those particular movements.
Slightly different model, but the same movement. Not currently on my wrist. I have heard the stories about these movements, but I have never had problems with any I’ve serviced over the years, and the one I have shown is an exemplary performer. Serviced only twice in its 35 (approx.) years, most recently by me, 6 weeks ago. Given the opportunity, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another, provided it met my customary exacting standards.
Irrespective of whether a 1020 is worth having, at that price you could get a decent 752. No contest.
