Fake Vintage Omega?

[Seik4]

Hi everyone!
I‘m new here and interested to get a vintage Omega (probably Seamaster), but it is tricky. This one is one of the nicest looking Seamasters, but I can‘t find it anywhere on the internet. I got a feeling it’s a fake. I asked the owner for the reference number, she can‘t give it to without a professional opening it. Sounds like a lame excuse as well.
What do you say?
Can you recognize this model?
I would really appreciate it to hear your expertise opinions.

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge!

 

[Davidt]

Perfectly genuine. These unishell type cases are not easy to open.
It’s also solid gold.

 

[PlainVanilla]

This is a solid gold Seamaster de Ville from between 1960 and 1962. This thread could be of use:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-ultimate-seamaster-de-ville-thread.159035/

 

[X350 XJR]

As others have noted, it's perfectly genuine and is in excellent condition.

 

[PlainVanilla]

And it also has a very nice linen dial!

 

[Seik4]

PlainVanilla

And it also has a very nice linen dial!

Wow, you guys are incredible. I can‘t believe how quickly I got such useful information. Thank you for the link @PlainVanilla! Seems to be pretty rare to find a Seamaster Deville without the Deville written on the dial. Yes, condition is so good it spent most of thw time in a safe. What would you pay for it?

 

[PlainVanilla]

You are welcome. Seamaster de Ville watches with only 'Seamaster' on the dial aren't exactly a rarity.

With a 18k gold case AND a special dial, such a watch could fetch good money (in the $2000's or even more, I had a 3000€ offer for mine), but solid gold SMDV's usually sell for less than that on this forum (around $1000-$1500).

 

[Seik4]

PlainVanilla

You are welcome. Seamaster de Ville watches with only 'Seamaster' on the dial aren't exactly a rarity.

With a 18k gold case AND a special dial, such a watch could fetch good money (in the $2000's or even more, I had a 3000€ offer for mine), but solid gold SMDV's usually sell for less than that on this forum (around $1000-$1500).

I understand. It‘s a 14k gold case according to the seller who wants €1800. I feel it should be less…not more than €1500.

 

[Dan S]

Looks very nice.

 

[PlainVanilla]

S Seik4

I understand. It‘s a 14k gold case according to the seller who wants €1800. I feel it should be less…not more than €1500.

Yep, I think you can offer 1500€.

 

[JimInOz]

PlainVanilla

Yep, I think you can offer 1500€.

Offer 1200€.

Then meet him half way.

 

[spacemission]

I like the dial.

 

[Seik4]

JimInOz

Offer 1200€.

Then meet him half way.

I tried, but the owner allegedly received a higher offer. Let‘s see. Thank you again to everyone for the advice and help. Amazing forum!

 

[Seik4]

spacemission

I like the dial.

Me too. It‘s beautiful.

 

[PlainVanilla]

S Seik4

I tried, but the owner allegedly received a higher offer. Let‘s see. Thank you again to everyone for the advice and help. Amazing forum!

That's why I told you it could fetch a lot of money. Good luck anyway!

 

[Dan S]

S Seik4

I tried, but the owner allegedly received a higher offer. Let‘s see.

If a seller won't accept a fair offer, you just have to move on. Plenty of SMDVs out there.

 

[SOG53]

Its original, in great condition, special dial, solid gold, and you like it!!!
Not everything has to be a bargain, just me.

 

[Seik4]

@Dan S @SOG53 two different reactions and you're both right

 

[StoneWolf]

What a beautiful piece! And I agree with @SOG53, sometimes if you have a crush you should settle for a decent deal instead of a bargain!

 

[SOG53]

S Seik4

@Dan S @SOG53 two different reactions and you're both right

I defer to @Dan S on all watch things and his approach comes from years of experience which he generously shares daily with all of us. As I get older sometimes Im less patient and less willing to wait to find a better example of a watch I really like- thinking I can always sell it if something better comes along....