First Time Automatic - Second hand/vintage Omega

Dean O' · Sep 8, 2025

Hello dear all,
for quite sometimes I want to buy an Omega and not to break a bank. I’ve been always looking and admiring Omega, but now decided to pull the trigger and not sure if buying watch from 2000s makes sense like Omega diver, but I guess the condition and seller is important and not the year since I had idea passing this watch to my son one day.
Any recommendations? Pros and cons?

Thank you all up in front

Davidt · Sep 8, 2025

That’s a very broad question. Without knowing what type or watch you’re looking at, it hard to give specific recommendations or advice.

I’d suggest checking this thread out first.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·

I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...

ConElPueblo · Feb 3, 2017

Dean O' · Sep 8, 2025

Davidt
That’s a very broad question. Without knowing what type or watch you’re looking at, it hard to give specific recommendations or advice.

I’d suggest checking this thread out first.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·
I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...

ConElPueblo · Feb 3, 2017

Maybe ref. no 2551.80

dsio · Sep 8, 2025

Dean O'
Maybe ref. no 2551.80

Decent watch, are you sure you want the mid-size 36.5mm over the 41mm, some people do but just make sure it suits your wrist

First Time Automatic - Second hand/vintage Omega

Dean O'

Davidt

Dean O'

dsio

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