morning all,

I am a complete newbie when it comes to vintage watches although have been reading quite a few threads on here.

The seller has good feedback but the blue face looks too "new".

Sorry for yet another generic thread, but guess it's better to ask.

Thanks in advance

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Not fake, but the dial has been repainted.

It's also hugely overpriced- I'd pass on this one.

 

Most likely redial. Note how the "1" and "2" don't line up and how some of the indices don't appear to line up with minute track.

 

Yeah that dial looks fugly. Never seen that color blue before on a seamaster before

 

Congratulations for asking BEFORE buying that lump of shiny crap.

Edit: Lump of shiny expensive crap.

 

this one is definitely a redial.

 

Thanks all. I guessed so even with my lack of knowledge.

Another quick question generally speaking does a replacement strap lower the value by much generally? Or is it considered acceptable ? I'm thinking of non omega straps being used in respect of leather straps

 

Original Strap does not mean much on vintage watches as many have had a strap or two since being bought new. A correct buckle can add a bit to sales. ( Buckles can be found for most )

Bracelets are a different story

 

Just out of interest how far does patience go with putting up links from eBay etc? I have tried to sort of target those sellers who have a number of watches for sale,
And with good feedback which may indicate a private trader etc.

That however doesn't really seem fool proof and just conscious i don't want to keep posting threads and annoying members

 

I recommend you watch the Private Watch Sales forum on this site. You can pm the seller if you're interested.

 

My 14765 has the same or near identical case. This one is very over polished in comparison. And it is a redial. Not a total hack job, but minute track is uneven, Swiss Made is horrible, and of course the color. So a original strap from the era would not look so great. But a new Omega strap would be worth about $200 USD. This one was prettied up to catch the OHHH factor. Someone will pay it. But hope you do not.