Help with pie pan and 300hz Constellation’s

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Hello everyone I’m on my mission to buying my first Omega watch and would really appreciate your wisdom and help on this three watches:

Pie Pan:
Ref. Unknown (no photo, owner doesn’t know but told me he will try to take it to a watchmaker to open it up again)
Cal. 1012

Asking price is 700€

300hz (blue):
Ref. 198.002 (as stated in the description)
Asked for caliber photo.

Asking price is 699€

300hz :
Ref. / Cal. : Unknown (asked for a caseback and caliber photo).

Asking price is 650€

Thank you all in advance!

 
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There are no pie pans included in these photos.
Pie pans have a faceted dial with a distinct change in direction at the edge of the central plane.

Dials with a painted outer edge are not pie pans (no matter how the seller describes them)

A bit of advice if I may @Amuel

Mechanical watches and electronic watches are very different beast altogether (and come with their own distinct characteristics / issues)
If you are looking for your first Omega, try and focus on a particular style and reference of watch that interests you and hunt for that while reading as much about that reference as you can.
 
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There are no pie pans included in these photos.
Pie pans have a faceted dial with a distinct change in direction at the edge of the central plane.

Dials with a painted outer edge are not pie pans (no matter how the seller describes them)

A bit of advice if I may @Amuel

Mechanical watches and electronic watches are very different beast altogether (and come with their own distinct characteristics / issues)
If you are looking for your first Omega, try and focus on a particular style and reference of watch that interests you and hunt for that while reading as much about that reference as you can.
Thanks a lot for your feedback and also the advice, which is very well appreciated. Will do just that, even though I really like vintage Omegas I won’t rush a buy.

Again, thank you for your help and knowledge. Wish you a nice Sunday.
 
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I have three f300 Omegas all with 1250 movements. They’re all great. They’re not universally popular, so you have a good chance of getting one in pristine condition if you look carefully.

There are two problems; first they require specialist watch repairers who are a diminishing number and who can charge a little more for servicing and repairs. Second, if you need replacement parts, it is generally these guys who have them. In London, I reckon to pay around £300+ for service/repair.

So far as the watches you posted, I reckon that the C case bracelet is incorrect for the watch.

 
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I have three f300 Omegas all with 1250 movements. They’re all great. They’re not universally popular, so you have a good chance of getting one in pristine condition if you look carefully.

There are two problems; first they require specialist watch repairers who are a diminishing number and who can charge a little more for servicing and repairs. Second, if you need replacement parts, it is generally these guys who have them. In London, I reckon to pay around £300+ for service/repair.

So far as the watches you posted, I reckon that the C case bracelet is incorrect for the watch.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and knowledge. I will keep looking for a better deal.

Love your watches, specially the blue 300hz, they look super clean and amazing!
 
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The bracelet is a 1194 with 189 or 681 end links
 
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Patience is key! You will appreciate the piece more when you find the right one.
Patience and luck