Hi everyone, I'm kind of new here. I've been hovering around reading the forums for a while but this is my first post.

I'm looking to purchase my first Swiss watch. I have a nice Citizen watch, it's been my daily for almost 9 years now and my style has outgrown the watch. I've dedicated a great deal of time into deciding what I was looking for in a watch. I decided I want something Swiss made, mechanical, steel, white/cream face, Arabic numerals (at least three of them), thin, tan leather band, vintage and of course, Omega. I spent the last few months looking at just about every single Omega watch on Ebay and thought I decided on either a vintage Seamaster or an older 30T2 with sub seconds. I expect to spend somewhere around $800-1200 on it after its all said and done (watch, shipping, import, tax, service), but as of late, I've become... confused?


Is the Seamaster the best choice? Which Seamaster (year/movement)?

I expect this watch to be worn daily for business and casual. I wear various blue or navy suits 5-6 days a week with light tan dress shoes. I don't want anything gaudy or flashy, just a classy watch to own... forever?


I want something vintage, original and mechanically sound. It seems like I've been striking out with Ebay, Etsy, pawnshops, and jewelers. Am I looking for something that doesn't exist? Should I reset my expectations or am I looking for the wrong watch when I should be looking for something else? I've found a couple Seamaster's that I like, but they didn't seem authentic.

Within reason, I have no problem with patina.

Thank you to everyone ahead of time for your input. Also, my apologies if my post is in the wrong spot.

Edit: I'm located in the U.S. and would prefer to buy from the U.S. to avoid customs fees if possible.

 

This is a 50s Seamaster chronometer that seems to fit your criteria. It has a cal. 354 "bumper" movement dating to around 1955. I'm not offering it for sale, just posting it as a suggestion for the kind of thing you might like.

 

Thanks for the advice, love the watch! Are you able to interchange the band with a leather one?
Mind if I ask why/what in particular makes the 751/752 a better calibre?
I'm trying to be well informed with this purchase.

Thanks again!

 

I've read that the "bumper" movements have potential for more maintenance over time. Is that true?
Thanks!