Help: First time buyer of vintage Omega. Is this genuine/worth it?

[Toni C]

Hello fellow Omega enthusiasts!

It is my first time considering buying a vintage Omega piece. I've scoured the depths of eBay, participated in several biddings (which I've lost) and seen and investigated about countless items. I've come to the conclusion that it might be better to buy the watch straight up without going into the whole bidding culture. That being said, I'm still sceptic of items and sellers so I decided to submit to somebody's expertise to see if any of the ones I have seen are worth it or not.

I'm attaching some photos of

1. A 1962 automatic (ref number: 121.002) selling at $695

2. A Omega DeVille (ref number: 166.0161) selling at $450

I know these are wildly different but I just wanna get a sense of this are originals and authentic and not fakes.

In any case, I appreciate greatly any help or answer I can get. I can also attach more photos if need be (these are both listed on eBay)

Regards,

 

[Caliber561]

First one looks to me like a redial, and has an over polished case. It's definitely overpriced.

Second one seems to be in solid condition. It's original, but as the case is plated, the lugs have begun to wear at the tip. IMO this one is also somewhat overpriced because this type of 70s De Ville is not all that desirable. A 60s De Ville can be obtained in similar condition for the same or better price with enough patience.

 

[Claven2]

Keep looking.

The second watch was also made in stainless, so if you like the champagne dial version of that geneve generation, look for the stainless cased version. I used to have one, and though only 34mm, it wore well and was a joy to own.

 

[nicks]

I agree with the idea that you would likely prefer a steel-cased version of the second watch, and I can also see the lug wear.

But I’m not so sure that it’s all that overpriced, these days. Good deals on reasonably good lower-end vintage Omegas have become harder and harder to find.

 

[OzGaz68]

The indices on the first one are not right (they look worn down - ultrasonically cleaned and/or polished too hard??). Nope.

The gold plate on the second one is very problematic (look at the base of the top left lug near the join with the case proper). Nope.

Agree with earlier posters - find a stainless steel cased version of the second one.

 

[ApolloXVII]

I would say to keep try to win a good example at auction on eBay because there is a great chance to but it to a better price..

 

[j_dubble_u]

Thanks to the OP for posting the question and for all the responses. Learning continues…

 

[The Father]

Wait a minute, Toni C?

 

[Toni C]

Thank you all for your kind replies! I'll keep at it. If you have any tips about good places to look, or things to consider, I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[Toni C]

The Father

Wait a minute, Toni C?

Yes ?

 

[thelinendial]

Toni C

Thank you all for your kind replies! I'll keep at it. If you have any tips about good places to look, or things to consider, I'd greatly appreciate it.

In my experience, the best place to look is in the private sales area of this forum.

 

[ConElPueblo]

The Father

Wait a minute, Toni C?

Kid brother to @Tony C.? 😁

 

[padders]

ConElPueblo

Kid brother to @Tony C.? 😁

Sister perhaps? Toni with an i can be feminine in the Anglo speaking world!

No offence meant T if you a bloke!

 

[Tony C.]

ConElPueblo

Kid brother to @Tony C.? 😁

This is awkward, as I am coincidentally in the process of composing a long post about my recent gender reassignment...🙄

 

[Toni C]

padders

Sister perhaps? Toni with an i can be feminine in the Anglo speaking world!

No offence meant T if you a bloke!

Hhha, no offense taken. In Latin America (in Colombian), it's with an i since it's short for Antonio.

 

[Toni C]

Tony C.

This is awkward, as I am coincidentally in the process of composing a long post about my recent gender reassignment...🙄

Hahaha. Lemme know how that goes. We can fool people.