Help identify Omega Seamaster De Ville

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tleeif

·Mar 20, 2015

Hello everyone.

My officemate found this vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville. I'm considering purchasing this but I don't know if this is valuable or even authentic. I'm hoping you guys can help me in my dilemma.

Thanks!

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 20, 2015·Melbourne Australia

Genuine, in worn condition but should clean up nicely.

The internals should be in good condition as it opens from the crystal and normally requires the skill of a watchmaker.

I'd say about $200 USD would be a fair price, you have to add cost of servicing to that and a nice new strap.

 

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ulackfocus

·Mar 20, 2015

A 1963 - 1967 front loading Seasmaster DeVille with a caliber 55x (550 or 552). Looks in good shape except for what I think is a replacement generic crown. I'd go $250 max because you'll be spending at least $200 to get it serviced and correct.

 

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tleeif

·Mar 20, 2015

Thanks guys! really appreciate it. I'm having it sent to the service center to check the repair costs. Hopefully its still within my budget!

 

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Hijak

·Mar 20, 2015

Hope we get to see after pictures when it's done.👍

 

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tleeif

·Mar 23, 2015

I had it checked by the Omega Service Center and they confirmed that its a 550.... but the repair cost for the internal mechanisms is $900!!!
- rusted movement
- dirty movement
- low amplitude

and if i have it repaired today, they said it will be ready by JULY 2015!

It's a beautiful watch but this is ridiculous...

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 23, 2015·Melbourne Australia

Omega service centre is probably the most expensive option and for good reason. They will do a full restoration, replace any parts they deem "needing" it.

They do a good job, but often not sympathetic to the collectors ideals.

It would be better to have a regular clean and service done by a local watchmaker. The Omega movements are fairly easy to service and with a new crystal this watch will shine.

Knowing where you live would help us find a watchmaker.

 

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tleeif

·Mar 23, 2015

Hey JimInOz.

I live in Manila, Philippines. Im torn between "doing it right" (have it done by Omega) and just making it work (have a 3rd party repair it).

 

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ulackfocus

·Mar 23, 2015

July of this year? That's quick. You're obvously new to this game.

Man, I wish I had 25¢ for every n00b that did a rant thread about what amounts to a relatively quick turnaround for a restoration from the manufacturer. (said the guy who had 2 watches done at LeSentier / JLC which took 11 months and 13 months respectively)

 

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datniche27

·Mar 24, 2015

It looks great, genuine and original. Not positive about the crown only. Is it running well? I may get shot for this, but if it's running well, you also have the option of..enjoying it as it is. The crystal will polish up and it will look great. A little cleaned up and serviced it would fetch $500.

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 24, 2015·Melbourne Australia

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Hey JimInOz.

I live in Manila, Philippines. Im torn between "doing it right" (have it done by Omega) and just making it work (have a 3rd party repair it).

I'm sure there would be a watchmaker in Manila who would be able to service the movement, clean the case (not polish it) and either polish or replace the crystal.

And I'm also sure they would not charge $900 (are you talking USD?).

Any PI residents able to help?

 

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hoipolloi

·Mar 24, 2015

My advice is not buying it. The dial already has measles pop ups and because the watch is from a tropical country where it's really hard to find a nice vintage watch in good shape.
Wait for a better one and try your luck somewhere in Europe or North America.