First Timer looking for some help with a Seamaster 30

TVR2317 · Jan 6, 2018

Hi everyone! I'm in the market for a nice vintage dress watch, and came across this Seamaster 30. The seller states it is a reference 135.007 from 1964 and has a 286 movement that has been recently serviced. Seller also states the watch is original except for a non-Omega crystal and the NATO strap. It's priced attractively(to me anyways). Does all of what the seller state seem to be true? Thanks in advance.
The photos:

GuiltyBoomerang · Jan 6, 2018

Well I'll be...looks pretty good to me, though it does appear that the case and back have seen a polish and the crystal tension ring appears to be broken at the 50 minute marker (unless that's a camera artifact.)

May I ask how much this is going for for reference?

TVR2317 · Jan 6, 2018

He is asking $590.00, strange number, but that is what he wants. Fair? I don't really know, i'm not schooled enough on these watches.
Larry

Vanallard · Jan 6, 2018

Does the seller have a service receipt/record? Many sellers will advertise a watch as being “recently serviced” without being able to produce any proof of the service. I don’t see any markings on the inside of the caseback where watchmakers generally mark the date of service, which leads me to question whether the watch was serviced. $590 isn’t a bad price for this model in its current condition. I would factor another $100-150 for a service.

mydeafcat · Jan 6, 2018

Welcome.

The price is fair. Nice watch. It looks good and notwithstanding the bit of polishing, lugs still retain some sharpness. (Caveat: I’m still learning, too.) I bought a very similar watch a few months ago (here on OF - and for just slightly more $, too! 😀). The 286 is a robust movement - my watchmaker’s personal Omega favourite. Interestingly, my caseback lists 135.002-62; this and the 20xxxx SN indicates a 1963 model. This one indicates 21xxxx yet with a 135-007-66. Not a deal breaker, of course, but I await someone with deeper knowledge weighing in here.

Also: https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-omega-seamaster-30-135-007-64.28400/

GuiltyBoomerang · Jan 6, 2018

mydeafcat
Welcome.

The price is fair. Nice watch. It looks good and notwithstanding the bit of polishing, lugs still retain some sharpness. (Caveat: I’m still learning, too.) I bought a very similar watch a few months ago (here on OF - and for just slightly more $, too! 😀). The 286 is a robust movement - my watchmaker’s personal Omega favourite. Interestingly, my caseback lists 135.002-62; this and the 20xxxx SN indicates a 1963 model. This one indicates 21xxxx yet with a 135-007-66. Not a deal breaker, of course, but I await someone with deeper knowledge weighing in here.

Also: https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-omega-seamaster-30-135-007-64.28400/

This was my SM30 I sold a year back: https://omegaforums.net/threads/1963-omega-seamaster-30.50788/
That was a 1963 Model in a 135.003-62-SC case. The case numbers, are generally to differentiate between variations - think lugs, crystals, width etc. So no problem with the date of manufacture in the OP's watch.

For the condition, $590USD is not too bad, though I am unsure if the crystal is a generic or Omega replacement.

TVR2317 · Jan 7, 2018

The seller states that he did the service himself, and the watch is running beautifully.

Vanallard · Jan 7, 2018

The seller has 100% feedback on eBay and the mechanism appears to be clean so it’s likely a safe bet. eBay buyer protection allows you to return the watch if it isn’t keeping accurate time since the seller represented that it works beautifully/accurately. The listing also mentions a 3 day inspection period once the watch is received so you could take it to a local watchmaker for inspection if you are having doubts.

TVR2317 · Jan 7, 2018

Well I just paid him, i'll report back when it arrives. Thanks to everyone for checking this out.
Larry

First Timer looking for some help with a Seamaster 30

TVR2317

GuiltyBoomerang

TVR2317

Vanallard

mydeafcat

GuiltyBoomerang

TVR2317

Vanallard

TVR2317

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