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Help about Omega Seamaster 50's
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Nepomuceño
·It’s gold capped and the dial looks original. It’s been relumed however and crown/stem is damaged.
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omegaddicted82
·It’s gold capped and the dial looks original. It’s been relumed however and crown/stem is damaged.
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanThank you for your quick reply. What do you think is a fair price?
As a seller or a buyer?
In either case, what’s the asking price?
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omegaddicted82
·As a seller or a buyer?
In either case, what’s the asking price?
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanAs a buyer. Asking 850 US dollars
Others may disagree but I’m afraid that I think it’s overpriced - probably by at least $250-300.
You have to factor in a service, a new crown, lume removal and, despite the dial and hands looking good, you’re still left with a worn gold-capped 70 year old watch.
Unless you’re desperately in love with it, I’d keep on looking
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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoOthers may disagree but I’m afraid that I think it’s overpriced - probably by at least $250-300.
You have to factor in a service, a new crown, lume removal and, despite the dial and hands looking good, you’re still left with a worn gold-capped 70 year old watch.
Unless you’re desperately in love with it, I’d keep on looking
My thoughts too, more like a $450-$500 watch. The cold cap top is not in great shape and the re-luming hurts value considerably.
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omegaddicted82
·Others may disagree but I’m afraid that I think it’s overpriced - probably by at least $250-300.
You have to factor in a service, a new crown, lume removal and, despite the dial and hands looking good, you’re still left with a worn gold-capped 70 year old watch.
Unless you’re desperately in love with it, I’d keep on looking
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanOn the only photo you have posted, showing the crown (with the movement), it is crooked and appears to be a different colour.
This is my 1954 Seamaster, correct crown, correct colour and on straight.
This is my 1954 Seamaster, correct crown, correct colour and on straight.
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Bruce235
·Might be worth a shot to negotiate lower given the crown stem and lume. It was going to need a service anyway. I like the dial.
Have the lume redone to match the indicie pips better.
Try for $500 no higher.
There is always another watch.
Have the lume redone to match the indicie pips better.
Try for $500 no higher.
There is always another watch.
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redpcar
·The area of concern is this gap. Either the crown, stem or case tube is bent. Or all of the above.
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gbesq
·Too much work to make it right. Move on.
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omegaddicted82
·Excuse me, but why do you say too much work? My watchmaker takes very little time to fix the crown and I think with a good wash in the ultrasonic washing machine the case could be in very good condition. I agree the asking price is high but maybe on the $550 US I can get out of it
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanStill thinking it’s the wrong replacement crown plus all the above
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omegaddicted82
·Still thinking it’s the wrong replacement crown plus all the above
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theycallmeSerg
·Excuse me, but why do you say too much work? My watchmaker takes very little time to fix the crown and I think with a good wash in the ultrasonic washing machine the case could be in very good condition. I agree the asking price is high but maybe on the $550 US I can get out of it
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gbesq
·Excuse me, but why do you say too much work? My watchmaker takes very little time to fix the crown and I think with a good wash in the ultrasonic washing machine the case could be in very good condition. I agree the asking price is high but maybe on the $550 US I can get out of it
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanWhy do you say the crown is wrong? Can you please explain?
The base of the crown (which I’ve obscured in yellow) has a conical section which is incorrect. It should sit flush against the case as does the one in my watch posted above
