Hi guys!
I have spend several of months of looking through the internet to find my first vintage Omega, but havn't had any luck. So i was hoping that some one in here could give me some ideas.

Things i'd like for my vintage:
- I'd like a white/champagne dial
- With gold numbers and gold case (doesn't have to be solid gold)
- And then with a brown wristband (could of cause always be bought separately)
- Have to show date
- Be minimum 36-37 in diameter

Please help me guys!

 

Watch the OF Private Watch Sales forum.

 

The private sales forum is a great place, but I've found that it's mostly for more-experienced buyers and sellers. For a first vintage watch, you may be better suited by Ebay. Check out the "Ebay deals" thread in the vintage watch forum. You can also look on ebay yourself and find a watch that suits your tastes and price, but make sure to post here before you buy so that you don't accidentally get ripped off!

 

Thanks for the replies guys, i've been through many posts on eBay and also Chrono24. But i've just never been able to find a watch that was able to live up to all the criteria, therefore, i was hoping someone in here could help me find the perfect watch for me, i have only been able to find one watch so far, but i'm concerned it might be a fake: http://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/seamaster-automatic-deville--id4560596.htm?SETLANG=en_GB&SETCURR=GBP
What do you guys think?

 

I think that the 37mm stated are including the crown... AFAIK this is a 34mm piece.

Your 36-37mm requirement fits pretty good for the early manual Seamasters or the non-branded versions in the same series. I have a few and at 36mm they are very inexpensive and can be found in a large number:





There are a huge variety of dials and as you see they come in gold cap as well. The movement is great, too

EDIT: Didn't see the date requirement. Never mind me

If you really need a date window, your options are much fewer...

 

Wanted to add:

- where do you live?
- how big a budget do you have?
- what does "vintage" mean to you? 1950s? 1960?
- any specific case styles you like/disklike?

 

I live in Denmark, my budget is up to around 800£ max 1.000£ if it's really nice
I really like the watches from the 60's and case styles, i'm not really sure what to call them, but i like them simple, like the black watch you sent, and like the one i posted earlier

 

I think maybe vintage watches are not for you...

 

Um, https://omegaforums.net/threads/ome...or-set-in-great-condition-14k-on-steel.41028/

 

I think you have it backwards.

 

Sorry. I'm new to both this site and to forums in general. I don't know what a PM system is. Please feel free to delete my posts. No offence was intended.

 

I feel so old ...

 

You're only as old as the watch you feel...

 

Btw, a nice Omega DeVille from early 1960s with a date function - you won't regret it.

 

Hi!
I'm also a new collector (and new to the forum).
eBay has an excellent little essay on how to spot Omega fakes. It covers things that you should be able to see in pictures. (Just google eBay Omega fake - it should come up).
Go look at some vintage Omegas in real life (not pics). They are truly beautiful watches and pictures don't do them justice. You may find that your original criteria falls by the wayside when you see one up close.

Good luck!

 

I have yet to dip my toe into the vintage pond, I feel like i need to understand more about that segment before making the plunge. Incredible how much knowledge there is out there as to vintage dos and fonts etc, I need a crash course.

 

The minimum size requirement of 36 / 37 mm or more, plus a date feature, lead me to agree with this post:

Maybe you should look at modern reissues. Longines makes a few nice ones that aren't too expensive and meet your criteria, particularly the Legend Diver. I think there's a Conquest date that's 36 or 37 mm too.

 

What about the Flagship reissue (38.5mm): https://www.longines.com/#!/watches/heritage-collection/l4-795-4-78-2