I bought a Seamaster (what’s the catch?)

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Jeremiah

·Apr 10, 2018

So I bought a Seamaster off eBay (one of the few in my price range). The seller has listed a few issues as listed in the description below, I realise the Watch is running slow but it will be fine for my purposes as it won’t be an everyday Watch. Just wondering if I’m missing anything glaringly wrong with the Watch, as the dial looks a bit pristine for the price, I’m assuming it’s an okish redial. Any advice greatly appreciated!

Seller description:
“Watch is in running condition but warch is loosing time.watch may loose 5 to 8 mints in 24 hours .
therefore selling at low price.. no return.. bargain

please note: winding 1 piece stem and crown fitted. i am unable to show the inside pictures of the watch as these rare model watches are not easy to open and i dont wanted to damage the watch by opening it these model watches open from the top section by removing the crystal”

 

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Lucasssssss

·Apr 10, 2018

Crown is wrong. I don't know if is just the photo, but from the back the 5 o'clock lug looks bent. I would also say it is a redial.
I would be more concerned with what I cant see. Namely the movement, especially if it is running at -5minutes a day, and it isn't going to be much fun if you ever want to service the watch with a once peice crown and a monocoque case.

I suppose all of the above is moot, depending on how much of a "bargain" it was?

 

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ConElPueblo

·Apr 10, 2018

Yup, it has been redialed, the case is "soft" and the hands are wrong.
As above, the crown has been changed.

If you like it, congrats 👍

 

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Davidt

·Apr 10, 2018

Definitely a redial and not a good one. It's a Seamaster and/or a DeVille, not a 600.

Case is poor, and clearly needs a service if it's losing time like that. Was it eBay 'buy it now'? I'd return it. Cheap is often not good value.

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 10, 2018·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Regardless of the price it wasn't a "catch", way too much wrong with it.

 

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ulackfocus

·Apr 10, 2018

🤦

1 post. 1 huge mistake.

 

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Jeremiah

·Apr 10, 2018

Oh dear, crap should have realised it was a DeVille case! Although if my budget had stretched to a Seamaster DeVille originally I would have picked that. Think I’ll take your advice & try to cancel the purchase, cud b a bit of a frankenwatch. Guess I’m not an expert after looking at the forum for a few hours Thanks a million for the input!

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 10, 2018·Vintage Omega Aficionado

One should look at this forum for a few months not a few hours before making a purchase.

 

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Edward53

·Apr 10, 2018

If it was a BIN then you have the option to return it within 14 days regardless of what the seller says about returns. You will just have to pay the postage both ways unless you can show that it was wrongly described.

 

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Jeremiah

·Apr 10, 2018

Well eBay can’t cancel the order, I have contacted the seller to request the cancellation, only purchased a few hours ago so I would be surprised if it’s already dispatched. Hoping my error is not too costly! Think it’ll be back to a good old Casio digital for me, vintage seems risky for the uninitiated(simpleton)

 

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Lucasssssss

·Apr 10, 2018

Jeremiah

Well eBay can’t cancel the order, I have contacted the seller to request the cancellation, only purchased a few hours ago so I would be surprised if it’s already dispatched. Hoping my error is not too costly! Think it’ll be back to a good old Casio digital for me, vintage seems risky for the uninitiated(simpleton)

If you are interested in vintage, please have a look at the forums for sale section. I guarantee something you like will come along for a good price

 

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efauser

·Apr 10, 2018

Is there somewhere that noobs all congregate that we can place a sign stating "Educate First, Buy Second"?
Oh, wait... Do you think eBay will allow it?

Edited: Apr 10, 2018

 

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Shabbaz

·Apr 10, 2018

Jeremiah

Well eBay can’t cancel the order, I have contacted the seller to request the cancellation, only purchased a few hours ago so I would be surprised if it’s already dispatched. Hoping my error is not too costly! Think it’ll be back to a good old Casio digital for me, vintage seems risky for the uninitiated(simpleton)

Just post a watch before you buy. People will help. But there are some ground rules you need to know before buying omega. If you follow these you have a good chance you're buying something genuine.

 

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Shabbaz

·Apr 10, 2018

600

 

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ulackfocus

·Apr 10, 2018

efauser

Is there somewhere that noobs all congregate that we can place a sign stating "Educate First, Buy Second"?
Oh, wait... Do you think eBay will allow it?

Not only won't they allow it, they're actually counting on n00bs for income. Stupid inexperienced purchases must be a decent portion of the sales made on eBay, so they'd lose a LOT of money.

 

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ulackfocus

·Apr 10, 2018

Shabbaz

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Show off. 😜 (Nice watch, BTW)

Looking at your screen name, I think something like "Shazam's unsuperhero cousin" or something similar might have been mildly amusing.

 

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JDMdenon

·Apr 10, 2018

Could just be an expensive lesson learnt. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, as I have no watch funds. However, I'm able to use this time to learn using the available resources on this forum plus experienced members advice.

do your homework before parting with your ur hard earned cash!

 

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Jeremiah

·Apr 10, 2018

Phew!!! Confirmation the order has been cancelled by eBay, surprisingly reasonable seller considering the product. Thanks a million for the advice at the start, saved me a lot of time & hassle, great resource.

 

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Shabbaz

·Apr 11, 2018

U ulackfocus

Show off. 😜 (Nice watch, BTW)

Looking at your screen name, I think something like "Shazam's unsuperhero cousin" or something similar might have been mildly amusing.

Haha. Well, in my youth I played in the national youth team and I saw a guy playing on the Olympics in Barcelona and he became my hero. It's like the Pele, Gretzky, Jordan of field hockey. I still use his name... I know what you are thinking: WTF is field hockey!?! Yes, they dont play just on ice...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahbaz_Ahmed

Maybe we should start a thread: where does your name come from? Or maybe not...

 

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ulackfocus

·Apr 11, 2018

Shabbaz

I know what you are thinking: WTF is field hockey!?!

We know what field hockey is in the US. It's the sport the girls play in high school when it isn't softball season.