Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and the world of quality watches.

My first entry Swiss watch was a Tissot that I recieved at the age of 18. It's been a respectable starter, but now at the age of 30 it's time to get a little more serious.

Over the past few months I've looked at a lot of new high-end models, but to be fair I've actually acquired an eye for the older vintage Omega Seamasters from the 50's and 60s. I just love the look of them and their sizes should suit my smaller wrists. I also like their price tags and find it a fun way to start my collection.

My only problem, however, is that I know very little about them. I find it hard to determine if they are fake or reassembled from non-standard parts. I'd hate to start in this field with a bust.

So if it is OK with the moderators and you all, may I please upload some photos to get your opinions?

Kind regards,

Troy

 

Sure

 

Thank you!

I can get it for $300 AUD (~ $215 USD) and it appears it needs a service.
My main concern is that it's fake or something I am unable to see, due to a lack of experice, is amiss in photos.


Description states:

VINTAGE OMEGA SEAMASTER 30 MENS WATCH WORKING 1960s

RARE LINEN DIAL

GOLD PLATED

CALIBRE 286

WEAR TO GOLD PLATING ON WATCH CASE

ENGRAVING TO BACK OF CASE

WATCH WORKING ERRACTIC

SOME DAYS PLUS OR MINUS 2 MINUTES

OTHER DAYS PLUS OR MINUS 10,15 OR 20 MINUTES

WILL REQUIRE SERVICE?

PLEASE STUDY PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM PART OF DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION

PLEASE MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BUYING

NO RETURNS.

NEW PLEXIGLASS ADDED THURSDAY 24TH JANUAURY 2019

PHOTOS AMENDED TO SHOW NEW PLEXIGLASS THURSDAY 24TH JANUARY 2019

 

Looks OK to me, linen dials aren’t easy to redial. $300 Aus is a good price.

Loose that bracelet as soon as you get it as they wear out the lugs.

Gday from Darwin What state are you in ?

 

Did you check the serial number against the year? Check that movement came in that case?

 

It all goes together, I did a bit of research .

I saw it a couple of days ago. While the dial is attractive and it has a nice crisp movement the case is toast. Have a look at the lugs where the flexi bracelet has chewed huge holes in the lugs.

For me it would only be a donor watch if I needed a dial/movement.

 

Thanks mate, I'm just outside of Melbourne.

 

Thank you both. I'll keep looking.

 

Have to meet up with @JimInOz for one of those latte thing,ees you guys drink down there.

Happy to help if you post your propositions here one at a time