First time buying a vintage Omega help. Ref166010

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teaboo

·Nov 30, 2022

Title. I found a really good deal for a vintage Omega ref166010. I have spent some time scrolling the forum but I can't seem to find this particular dial with 2 bands running across. Is this a redial? Also is the buckle original?

Thank you.

 

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rendo

·Nov 30, 2022·faux legend

I would wait for the experts to chime in, but the case looks over polished to me. I have seen this dial on this thread before, looks unique: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-a-guide-to-special-dials.151225/

 

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Dan S

·Nov 30, 2022

The brushed sides are completely polished unfortunately.

 

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aprax

·Nov 30, 2022

No, it is not a redial. And yes, the buckle is fake.
Whether the case is over polished or not would depend on the price, which you have not divulged.

 

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Davidt

·Nov 30, 2022

Irrespective of price the case is over polished. That would bother me

The dial is original.

 

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teaboo

·Nov 30, 2022

aprax

No, it is not a redial. And yes, the buckle is fake.
Whether the case is over polished or not would depend on the price, which you have not divulged.

Davidt

Irrespective of price the case is over polished. That would bother me

The dial is original.

The seller is asking for $350. He insisted on it had not been polished at all.

From my part, I have looked up for more pictures online. I’m seeing a variety of finishes, from brushed like some of you have said to very polished like my particular model.

 

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Dan S

·Nov 30, 2022

T teaboo

The seller is asking for $350. He insisted on it had not been polished at all.

From my part, I have looked up for more pictures online. I’m seeing a variety of finishes, from brushed like some of you have said to very polished like my particular model.

Originally, the sides had vertical brushing, but sometimes people polish it smooth if it gets damaged. Moreover, the edge between top and sides of the lugs is rounded over on that watch. IMO it has been aggressively polished on a buffing wheel. I think you can trust the opinions of the people commenting on the thread. Of course, if you like the watch and don't mind the polishing, that's totally fine. It has a cool dial.

 

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X350 XJR

·Nov 30, 2022·Vintage Omega Aficionado

You could do a lot worse for $350.

 

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Caliber561

·Nov 30, 2022

Even if it is a redial, it's rather decent value for $350, IMO.

 

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BarbVl

·Dec 1, 2022

I also think that 350 USD it's a fair price for this watch..not everyone look for not polish cases in like new condition..

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 1, 2022·Melbourne Australia

Nice movement, nice dial (trash the cyclops though) and you have a decent Omega at $350.
The ultra polish finish will age as you wear it.

I wouldn't kick it out of bed on a cold night.

 

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MtV

·Dec 1, 2022

Rather uncommon dial, I like it. For 350€ that's a no-brainer. If the case annoys you too much, get another example of the same ref, transplant, sell the other one.

 

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river9

·Dec 1, 2022

Vertical brushing shown on this photo. Yours lacks it but as said above 350usd is very fair price

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