Hi, will like to seek opnions on this.

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Is this a refinish dial although the seller says that it is an original dial? The movement looks to be in great shape cosmetically wise. And also should I be concern with this seller. Just want to do a ref check?

Thanks for help.

 

Nice watch. Interesting feature on the crown - the little Mercedes-ish symbol means it has the Naiad waterproof system. It was designed to give extra water resistance and was introduced in 1957. The pressure of deeper water pressed the crown tighter to the case (or something like that). The problem was it didn't work at shallow depths so Omega scrapped it in the 60's.

 

Dennis, you mentioned it was introduced in 1957 but the watch is described circa 1952. So is the crown not original to the watch?

 

How much do you guys reckon this one will go for?

 

Am I the only one terrified of buying from Mexico? I wouldn't buy a 7 dollar calculator from there, let alone a 1k plus watch. Now... 7 dollar watch...maybe. Gavin, you may have some of these guys bidding against you on that watch. They seemed a little too positive.

 

I am sure I am not the only one who saw this on this forum. I am also wondering if any of the guys here had bought anything from this seller. He is also selling a pretty nice JLC memovox travel clock.

 

I might be off on the year they introduced it. It's more likely a replacement crown.

Given it's from Mexico as Patrick brings up, it might be a bargain as many shy away from eBay watches in Central or South America (including me). If you can snag it under $950 you're doing well, but my gut still tells me to plan on around $1100.

Nope - see my post above.

Won't be me, even if it was from around the corner.

A) It's not ethical to snake it out from under another member.

B) I already have my ideal caliber 354 Constellation - an 18ct De Luxe reference 2799.

 

There's surely plenty of honest sellers south of the border. The problem is there are plenty of slicksters and frankenmasters too. I've bought a few watches from Mexico and South America - just never had anything but bad luck from eBay sellers located in that region.

 

I have bought at least 4 watches from this seller and have had no problem so far, he's an American seller (his stuffs are shipped from the US )

This watch is a nice one but won't go over 850 usd, I guess.

 

Thanks for the feedback on the seller. Makes it easier to decide.

 

Sold for

US $976.66​

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Did you win, Gavin?

 

Yep I did . But somehow I think I did not do too well price wise ? Was hoping that it would go for Mike's or your estimate. But I guess I should be thankful that it went for the lower end of Dennis's guess given that were at least 18 other bidders for this. Really excited and looking forward to getting it as this is my first real vintage. Thanks for all your help and time on a noob. Think this will not be my last and you guys are making me lose interest in modern pieces. Will share pics once I receive it. Thanks guys.