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Azveld
·you can negotiate the price by insisting on the necessary revision because the dates are not aligned.
Help for a newbie - geneve 1972
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OneTwo
·Hello and welcome to the forum! Not to throw too many more options out there for you but as previously mentioned most of the Omega dress watches from the early 70s have a pretty small case diameter (34-35mm). And depending on your husband's wrist circumference those may seem small for his liking. There were how ever a few cases from then that are referred to as Jumbo (36.5mm case diameter) and can sometimes be found for quite a deal depending on condition. The reference numbers for these would be 166.028, 166.032, 168.022, 168.023 & 168.032. I found this example of a 166.032 on eBay(although I'm not sure it meets the 1972 yr parameter for your seach) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265456959564?hash=item3dce77c04c:g:9R0AAOSwuIxhyx54
The watch has seen some wear for sure but it appears to be in good condition and does not appear to have been polished too much as the factory finish can still be seen.
The watch has seen some wear for sure but it appears to be in good condition and does not appear to have been polished too much as the factory finish can still be seen.
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Dan S
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Ironically, there is a gold-capped C-case Constellation for sale in the OF private listings at the same price that looks much nicer. Unfortunately, it's not from 1972, which really puts a fine point on the difficulty associated with limiting yourself to a single year.
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Dan S
·Hello and welcome to the forum! Not to throw too many more options out there for you but as previously mentioned most of the Omega dress watches from the early 70s have a pretty small case diameter (34-35mm). And depending on your husband's wrist circumference those may seem small for his liking. There were how ever a few cases from then that are referred to as Jumbo (36.5mm case diameter) and can sometimes be found for quite a deal depending on condition. The reference numbers for these would be 166.028, 166.032, 168.022, 168.023 & 168.032. I found this example of a 166.032 on eBay(although I'm not sure it meets the 1972 yr parameter for your seach) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265456959564?hash=item3dce77c04c:g:9R0AAOSwuIxhyx54
The watch has seen some wear for sure but it appears to be in good condition and does not appear to have been polished too much as the factory finish can still be seen.
Speaking of larger watches, there is always the Dynamic.
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Davidt
·I guess you can tell which side of the fence I’m on re birth year watches, by some of my comments.
Perhaps another way to look at it - I always think the reason for a birth year watch is to replicate what the person would have if their parents had bought them a watch on the day (or year) of their birth, then gifted it at their 18th etc. If this were the case the year of manufacture wouldn’t be the year of their birth, but 1 or perhaps more likely, 2 years earlier.
Just another thought (or way to justify giving yourself some wiggle room) if you’re struggling to find a ‘72.
Perhaps another way to look at it - I always think the reason for a birth year watch is to replicate what the person would have if their parents had bought them a watch on the day (or year) of their birth, then gifted it at their 18th etc. If this were the case the year of manufacture wouldn’t be the year of their birth, but 1 or perhaps more likely, 2 years earlier.
Just another thought (or way to justify giving yourself some wiggle room) if you’re struggling to find a ‘72.
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Azveld
·I guess you can tell which side of the fence I’m on re birth year watches, by some of my comments.
Perhaps another way to look at it - I always think the reason for a birth year watch is to replicate what the person would have if their parents had bought them a watch on the day (or year) of their birth, then gifted it at their 18th etc. If this were the case the year of manufacture wouldn’t be the year of their birth, but 1 or perhaps more likely, 2 years earlier.
Just another thought (or way to justify giving yourself some wiggle room) if you’re struggling to find a ‘72.
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MissDee
·Hello and welcome to the forum! Not to throw too many more options out there for you but as previously mentioned most of the Omega dress watches from the early 70s have a pretty small case diameter (34-35mm). And depending on your husband's wrist circumference those may seem small for his liking. There were how ever a few cases from then that are referred to as Jumbo (36.5mm case diameter) and can sometimes be found for quite a deal depending on condition. The reference numbers for these would be 166.028, 166.032, 168.022, 168.023 & 168.032. I found this example of a 166.032 on eBay(although I'm not sure it meets the 1972 yr parameter for your seach) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265456959564?hash=item3dce77c04c:g:9R0AAOSwuIxhyx54
The watch has seen some wear for sure but it appears to be in good condition and does not appear to have been polished too much as the factory finish can still be seen.
thank you, I do like the constellations as they look chunky.
I’ll have a look at the jumbo size cases also, very helpful!
The very first watch I saw (Geneve) is possibly my best bet for condition/ availability/ date - it’s manual wind.
I’d prefer an auto but…tick tick tick! (no pun intended)
thank you
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·I guess you can tell which side of the fence I’m on re birth year watches, by some of my comments.
Perhaps another way to look at it - I always think the reason for a birth year watch is to replicate what the person would have if their parents had bought them a watch on the day (or year) of their birth, then gifted it at their 18th etc. If this were the case the year of manufacture wouldn’t be the year of their birth, but 1 or perhaps more likely, 2 years earlier.
Just another thought (or way to justify giving yourself some wiggle room) if you’re struggling to find a ‘72.
thank you, I see what you mean!
I’m trying to be flexible, the sheer range of models and condition is astounding. Many of the models I’ve found have had faults the untrained eye (me) didn’t spot!
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OneTwo
·thank you, I do like the constellations as they look chunky.
I’ll have a look at the jumbo size cases also, very helpful!
The very first watch I saw (Geneve) is possibly my best bet for condition/ availability/ date - it’s manual wind.
I’d prefer an auto but…tick tick tick! (no pun intended)
thank you
If you're also specifically looking for an automatic Omega, there is this Seamaster Cosmic 2000 from 1972 that is an automatic and looks to be in good condition. Also it just received a service (records provided in the listing) in March of 2021. And speaking from experience it is a great value saver if you can find a watch that comes with records of a recent service as these older watches can be quite expensive to service.
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Dan S
·If you're also specifically looking for an automatic Omega, there is this Seamaster Cosmic 2000 from 1972 that is an automatic and looks to be in good condition. Also it just received a service (records provided in the listing) in March of 2021. And speaking from experience it is a great value saver if you can find a watch that comes with records of a recent service as these older watches can be quite expensive to service.
Isn't that the same watch already discussed, either in this thread or the other thread started by the OP?
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OneTwo
·I don't believe so. I looked back through the posts before posting it and and didn't see any mention of a Cosmic 2000.
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MissDee
·No worries, and you may have found this already but Chrono 24 will let you filter by year. I did a search for '72 here.
If you're also specifically looking for an automatic Omega, there is this Seamaster Cosmic 2000 from 1972 that is an automatic and looks to be in good condition. Also it just received a service (records provided in the listing) in March of 2021. And speaking from experience it is a great value saver if you can find a watch that comes with records of a recent service as these older watches can be quite expensive to service.
thank you for taking the time.
I’m in the UK, so some of the US watches are ruled out due to the extra cost in duty.
I’ve set aside the Cosmic model as they are mostly front loading, we aren’t experienced watch collectors and I’m not certain how to approach them.
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·Next option on Crono24 - (I’ve ruled out two other listed models due to dial condition and missing lume thanks to ongoing help from other members)
Constellation Cronometer Electric - UK seller asking £680
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/constellation-chronometer-electronic-f300hz--id23598364.htm
Constellation Cronometer Electric - UK seller asking £680
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/constellation-chronometer-electronic-f300hz--id23598364.htm
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keepsonticking
·Miss Dee is moving into a land of both shadow and substance...of things and ideas...she's just crossed over into the vintage watch nerd zone.
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·Miss Dee is moving into a land of both shadow and substance...of things and ideas...she's just crossed over into the vintage watch nerd zone.
Wondering about in the dark, bumping into stuff mostly!
MissDee
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noless
·that gold capped c-case due to it being set to
10ish the day/date missalignment doesn't concern
me too much as its likely 10pm, but i would need to check on a 1021 movement to see if thats normal as o think.
The bigger concerns to me are the chip of black fill on the hour hand and the gouge on the caseback.
but as they go I dont think this one is too bad an example IF he doesn't mind a gold watch, it can be harder to match with less dressy clothes.
10ish the day/date missalignment doesn't concern
me too much as its likely 10pm, but i would need to check on a 1021 movement to see if thats normal as o think.
The bigger concerns to me are the chip of black fill on the hour hand and the gouge on the caseback.
but as they go I dont think this one is too bad an example IF he doesn't mind a gold watch, it can be harder to match with less dressy clothes.
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Dan S
·I don't believe so. I looked back through the posts before posting it and and didn't see any mention of a Cosmic 2000.
It looks like the OP's other thread has been deleted. That exact listing had been suggested and discussed. I recall specifically the discussion about the integrated bracelet.
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Dan S
·Next option on Crono24 - (I’ve ruled out two other listed models due to dial condition and missing lume thanks to ongoing help from other members)
Constellation Cronometer Electric - UK seller asking £680
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/constellation-chronometer-electronic-f300hz--id23598364.htm
I would stay away from these obscure electric movements unless you happen to know that your partner specifically wants something like this.
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Azveld
·I’ve set aside the Cosmic model as they are mostly front loading, we aren’t experienced watch collectors and I’m not certain how to approach them.
the watchmakers have the tools for all openings, and as you are in the UK, we will advise you to contact Simon Freese if the slightest problem arises or when the time for service arrives.
so front panel disassembly should be the least of your concerns.
Cosmic are excellent models, really.
ps: avoid all vintage electronic movements, it ages badly and it's too risky
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