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Astiegan
·Hello everyone,
Since a a bit less than a year, I've been thinking about buying my first Omega. By looking at the models and reading about them online, my choice went to a vintage Genève. I like items from the sixties / seventies (cars mostly) and thought it is a good age for a vintage watch because they have a design and a size that I appreciate. I wanted a Genève simply because I am from Geneva so as a first Omega it made sens. I had my eyes on the caliber 565 because I love the look of that generation of movements and it seems to be a very reliable one. Also, that range of similar models (Seamaster / Deville / Genève with 5XX calibers) were in my price range of < $500.
So I waited and waited never finding the perfect one. Since I knew I would probably make a mistake anyway with my first buy, I decided to do it and I bought one a few weeks ago. The description was very poor but positive. It came from Spain.
When a recieved it, I sadly had to admit that it was not as fully working as expected. The date change doesn't work and the watch loses almost one hour per day. weird sounds and bad behavior of the crown. I went to my watch guy that actually is the only one I know because I'm new in that world. He looked at it and ask me 300$ for a service.
I could send it to the manufacture but I know that it's out of my budget and I've learned with vintage cars that going to the brand isn't always the right choice when it comes to +40 years old mechanical things.
So before investing, I'd like to have opinions on that watch. Being sure that everything is original and knowing maybe a little more about it, if it has some particularities. Do you think it worth the 300$ service? Is it too expensive?
It came with leather strap with omega buckle and box saying "Omega, Louis Brandt & Frère SA, Bern Suisse" (from what I can read)
It has an annoying 17mm lug width. Case back says 162.009, Caliber 565 no 32953657.
Thank you!
Since a a bit less than a year, I've been thinking about buying my first Omega. By looking at the models and reading about them online, my choice went to a vintage Genève. I like items from the sixties / seventies (cars mostly) and thought it is a good age for a vintage watch because they have a design and a size that I appreciate. I wanted a Genève simply because I am from Geneva so as a first Omega it made sens. I had my eyes on the caliber 565 because I love the look of that generation of movements and it seems to be a very reliable one. Also, that range of similar models (Seamaster / Deville / Genève with 5XX calibers) were in my price range of < $500.
So I waited and waited never finding the perfect one. Since I knew I would probably make a mistake anyway with my first buy, I decided to do it and I bought one a few weeks ago. The description was very poor but positive. It came from Spain.
When a recieved it, I sadly had to admit that it was not as fully working as expected. The date change doesn't work and the watch loses almost one hour per day. weird sounds and bad behavior of the crown. I went to my watch guy that actually is the only one I know because I'm new in that world. He looked at it and ask me 300$ for a service.
I could send it to the manufacture but I know that it's out of my budget and I've learned with vintage cars that going to the brand isn't always the right choice when it comes to +40 years old mechanical things.
So before investing, I'd like to have opinions on that watch. Being sure that everything is original and knowing maybe a little more about it, if it has some particularities. Do you think it worth the 300$ service? Is it too expensive?
It came with leather strap with omega buckle and box saying "Omega, Louis Brandt & Frère SA, Bern Suisse" (from what I can read)
It has an annoying 17mm lug width. Case back says 162.009, Caliber 565 no 32953657.
Thank you!
. Find someone local and send a PM if you want to get a recommendation.
