Help to confirm this Seamaster ref 166.041

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rolfer31

·Aug 30, 2023

Hey guys, I'm currently considering to buy an omega seamaster and found this one here. I think it's safe to say the strap is not original, but how can I make sure the watch itself is not a fake one? Are these pictures that have been provided to me enough to judge?

Ref: 166.041 from 1960 according to seller.
The seller says it's a cal. 565 one.

Thank you for your help guys!

 

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sonicosa

·Aug 30, 2023

Refinished dial and incorrect hour + minute hands. Looks like the crown is incorrect too and possibly non-Omega. Worth ~$150 for parts imo.

 

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Spruce

·Aug 30, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

sonicosa

Refinished dial and incorrect hour + minute hands. Looks like the crown is incorrect too and possibly non-Omega. Worth ~$150 for parts imo.

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Davidt

·Aug 30, 2023

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watchyouwant

·Aug 30, 2023

Let's skip 3 : plus 5.

 

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rolfer31

·Aug 30, 2023

Many thanks guys, will skip this watch then. Keep looking for a 166.010 model wit ROB, wish me luck.

 

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MtV

·Aug 30, 2023

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Many thanks guys, will skip this watch then. Keep looking for a 166.010 model wit ROB, wish me luck.

There's a very similar reference available from a respected member here available in the classifieds, including BoR and a recent service by a great watchmaker, might want to check this out:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vin...8-0061-serviced-£950-gbp.162130/#post-2223121

 

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rolfer31

·Aug 30, 2023

MtV

There's a very similar reference available from a respected member here available in the classifieds, including BoR and a recent service by a great watchmaker, might want to check this out:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-seamaster-chronometer-‘jumbo’-168-0061-serviced-£950-gbp.162130/#post-2223121

Looks great indeed, will contact him.
Isn't it possible to find these kind of watches with similar condition for these prices? (From Japan for example)

 

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MtV

·Aug 30, 2023

166.010s? Yeah, there’s not much of a price difference. Indeed I’d say 166.010s are more common than the one offered by @Davidt

 

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kaplan

·Aug 30, 2023

I've bid 150 euros on every 565 Geneve as a watch I saw, multiple platforms and out of 100+ bids, 0 wins 😁

This will sell for $350 in a day, any day - regardless of the afterwork

That tag on the other hand ... hate it