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X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoThe gold plated case is very chewed up/beat up. Since ladies watches are plentiful and relatively inexpensive, you'll be able to do much better with a bit of patience.
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Dan S
·Absolutely, be patient and wait for one that's in really good condition.
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KingCrouchy
·You should be able to get a nice example under 200$. This one is bit tired.
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Cortesivy
·You should be able to get a nice example under 200$. This one is bit tired.
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KingCrouchy
·Where would be the best place to shop for them? all the ones I’ve been seeing on eBay go for $500+
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DON
·Search Ebay, but check under Omega Ladymatic and this will turn up quite a number.
Ignore the watches with prices that will never sell and look at the ones with low starting bids.
If gold filled, gold plate or solid gold and on bracelets. Be sure to examine the pictures of wear through of damage to the plating. Solid gold. Wear to the lugs.
Steel models on bracelets will handle the wear much better, but best to look for all models on straps
Older vintage models came on fine bracelets or cords straps. They don't cause as much damage to plating as less area contact
Don't overbid. Not rare and plenty on Ebay everyday
Take into consideration that the movement may need a cleaning, so that will add to the cost overall
Goodluck
DON
Ignore the watches with prices that will never sell and look at the ones with low starting bids.
If gold filled, gold plate or solid gold and on bracelets. Be sure to examine the pictures of wear through of damage to the plating. Solid gold. Wear to the lugs.
Steel models on bracelets will handle the wear much better, but best to look for all models on straps
Older vintage models came on fine bracelets or cords straps. They don't cause as much damage to plating as less area contact
Don't overbid. Not rare and plenty on Ebay everyday
Take into consideration that the movement may need a cleaning, so that will add to the cost overall
Goodluck
DON
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Dan S
·Where would be the best place to shop for them? all the ones I’ve been seeing on eBay go for $500+
eBay (and chrono24) is overloaded with listings with high asking prices that never sell. It's hard to understand, but it's the truth. Apparently the sellers don't care since eBay doesn't charge anything to leave the listing up indefinitely. Every now and then someone will put a decent watch up for auction, but it's uncommon. You might have to wait patiently for one of those.
Alternatively, you can find someone who has a Best Offer option on their listing, and make an offer for a fair price, even if it feels like a lowball compared to the ridiculous asking price. To be frank, nobody is buying these ladies watches, and if you continue to make decent offers to sellers, someone will eventually accept it.
Be careful with gold-plated watches. The gold layer is very thin and easily damaged, so make sure you get a really good look at the watch from every angle.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaeBay, seller with 100% feedback. Still low with a couple of days to go, private listing so you don't know if the bidders are genuine but it might be worth a chance.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE...677379?hash=item1a924d1ec3:g:ZGMAAOSw29ZeRFjf
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE...677379?hash=item1a924d1ec3:g:ZGMAAOSw29ZeRFjf
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Dan S
·eBay, seller with 100% feedback. Still low with a couple of days to go, private listing so you don't know if the bidders are genuine but it might be worth a chance.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE...677379?hash=item1a924d1ec3:g:ZGMAAOSw29ZeRFjf
That looks nice. Too bad about the private bidder thing. 😒
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaThat looks nice. Too bad about the private bidder thing. 😒
Yeah, I don't know why eBay keeps it available, all bidders are disguised anyway so it's pointless.
Unless you are trying to hide your shill bidder of course, but I'm just a suspicious old grump.
Could still be worth a stab though.
