First Omega Purchase

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CBM1590

·Oct 1, 2023

Picked this up for 370.00. Fingers crossed that was a reasonable price. Thanks to @dsio Ash for screening these and putting them out there.

Edited: Oct 2, 2023

 

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nanjingcigaretes

·Oct 1, 2023

Well, the main problem with this is that it's missing the bezel which is extremely hard to find the replacement part.
Edit: Saw it.

 

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CBM1590

·Oct 1, 2023

More reference pics. Any idea of the year?

 

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TexOmega

·Oct 1, 2023

Early 1960's

 

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X350 XJR

·Oct 1, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Serial number dates to ca 1971.

Please have it service before you wear it, rust on a movement is never a good sign.

 

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CBM1590

·Oct 2, 2023

X350 XJR

Serial number dates to ca 1971.

Please have it service before you wear it, rust on a movement is never a good sign.

Didn’t see the rust and, honestly, didn’t think there would be such a problem on a watch recommended for consideration. If I got burned on this purchase, I’ll consider it a learning experience and proceed with due caution and more homework in the future. I’m still appreciative of the time that @dsio and others devote to looking at offerings on eBay. Cheers.

 

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dsio

·Oct 2, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

CBM1590

Didn’t see the rust and, honestly, didn’t think there would be such a problem on a watch recommended for consideration. If I got burned on this purchase, I’ll consider it a learning experience and proceed with due caution and more homework in the future. I’m still appreciative of the time that @dsio and others devote to looking at offerings on eBay. Cheers.

I didn’t actually catch it due to how localised it was it that corner of the movement, normally when there’s moisture intrusion you see more of it or some dial involvement. I’d see what your watchmaker says about it and how much is affected but yea will need service before use for sure.