Identification / Model info

patricky · Dec 31, 2020

Hello -

I'm trying to find out any general info on the model pictured. I've been doing a light search but haven't been able to ID this yet, so I thought I'd come straight to the source! This was my first stop before taking it to a shop to open it up since I'm sure there are more than a few people on the forum that could help enlighten me. I'm also interested in any collective insights about a realistic resale value in today's marketplace. Thank you!

patricky · Dec 31, 2020

Looks like it may be a mid-70's model from the DeVille line - still haven't found an exact match but that's as close as I've gotten so far. Any other ideas? I spoke with the closest Omega store (Woodland Hills, CA) and they said they could send it to their service center in San Diego for examination / more info / serial #, etc. Evidently they don't open anything on-site. Any other local trusted service providers you might recommend?

aleksejeremeev · Jan 1, 2021

What is written on the back cover from the inside.

cvalue13 · Jan 1, 2021

patricky
I'm also interested in any collective insights about a realistic resale value in today's marketplace.

Value of the gold, by scrap weight.

Its highest value may be sentimental, if applicable.

patricky · Jan 1, 2021

aleksejeremeev
What is written on the back cover from the inside.

From what i can tell so far I think it’s a press fit back (is that right?) and don’t want to get over my head without a reliable way to get it back together since I don’t have a jig. I was surprised that the local Omega shop said they can’t open it on-site. I’ll call around next week to see about finding another local option.

patricky · Jan 1, 2021

cvalue13
Value of the gold, by scrap weight.

Thank you - sounds like it might be a pass on $150 for the Archive Extract then!

cvalue13 · Jan 1, 2021

Until a contrary view arrives from the better members, I’d say so

Ravineman · Jan 1, 2021

From the looks of it the band, which is very beautiful, is worth more than the watch.

patricky · Jan 1, 2021

Ravineman
From the looks of it the band, which is very beautiful, is worth more than the watch.

Thank you - I imagine I’ll be able to get more details on the serial # and movement when I locate someone that will open it up. Good to have a realistic expectation, though - I’m sure there are no shortage of new members coming on the board to proclaim their “rare finds”. I’m appreciative of all the members that have taken the time to add to this thread. Happy New Year!

cvalue13 · Jan 1, 2021

Such a patient and empathetic newcomer is always welcome

In no time, you’ll learn a lot, and lose all patience and empathy (as well as a few paychecks)

patricky · Jan 7, 2021

Hello - I'm back with a quick check-in...

I let the person I received this from know that the value may be more sentimental than financial in case they wanted to rethink the divestiture and hold onto it instead. They forwarded these 2 links as - how to put this nicely - a non-accusational display of questionability about my representation of the facts. I frankly am out of my element in terms of background and education in these matters so I thought I'd run them back by the board for any input. I've already been down the "asking price is one thing, sold price is something else" and "yes, but that's not quite the same model" roads. I did speak with a local jeweler that should be able to remove the back early next week so I can photograph the pertinent info which will provide serial / model / movement info.

Thanks again in advance for any additional insight / input.

$2700 BIN / similar style + bracelet / line indices vs dots / "swiss" vs "swiss made":
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Quartz-14k-Solid-Yellow-Gold-Mens-Watch/182329669297

sold @ $2,195 / similar style + bracelet / line indices vs dots / "swiss" vs "swiss made":
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Omega-...-X-29mm-Gold-Dial-58-gram-Watch-/303762548804

blueteg · Jan 7, 2021

patricky
Hello - I'm back with a quick check-in...

I let the person I received this from know that the value may be more sentimental than financial in case they wanted to rethink the divestiture and hold onto it instead. They forwarded these 2 links as - how to put this nicely - a non-accusational display of questionability about my representation of the facts. I frankly am out of my element in terms of background and education in these matters so I thought I'd run them back by the board for any input. I've already been down the "asking price is one thing, sold price is something else" and "yes, but that's not quite the same model" roads. I did speak with a local jeweler that should be able to remove the back early next week so I can photograph the pertinent info which will provide serial / model / movement info.

Thanks again in advance for any additional insight / input.

$2700 BIN / similar style + bracelet / line indices vs dots / "swiss" vs "swiss made":
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Quartz-14k-Solid-Yellow-Gold-Mens-Watch/182329669297

sold @ $2,195 / similar style + bracelet / line indices vs dots / "swiss" vs "swiss made":
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Omega-...-X-29mm-Gold-Dial-58-gram-Watch-/303762548804

LOL, that first link is a completely different watch! The only similarities are:
*it's an Omega
*it's a woman's watch
*it's gold (or gold plated)

That's like getting mad because you own a black car, with leather interior, and engine that says Toyota on it. Your black car is a Toyota Camry. You want to get the same amount for your car as your neighbor's car, which is also black, with leather interior, and has an engine that says Toyota on it. Your neighbor's car is a full size Lexus luxury Sedan. This person obviously lacks any real knowledge about what drives the demand, and subsequently the price people will pay, for jewelery...and collectibles in general. The devil's in the details.
Hell you could even have an Ebay sale comp thats the exact same reference number, but one of the examples has been overpolished, with mismatched hands and other small details that would not be noticed by most people who are not seasoned with what to look for.

Tell them to pay a watchmaker to open it up so you can get a reference number, movement shot, serial number, etc.
Otherwise you're wasting your time with them and risking them thinking that you're trying to sell the watch for way under the value for whatever twisted motivation they think you have.

JimInOz · Jan 7, 2021

patricky
Hello - I'm back with a quick check-in...

I let the person I received this from know that the value may be more sentimental than financial in case they wanted to rethink the divestiture and hold onto it instead. They forwarded these 2 links as - how to put this nicely - a non-accusational display of questionability about my representation of the facts. I frankly am out of my element in terms of background and education in these matters so I thought I'd run them back by the board for any input. I've already been down the "asking price is one thing, sold price is something else" and "yes, but that's not quite the same model" roads. I did speak with a local jeweler that should be able to remove the back early next week so I can photograph the pertinent info which will provide serial / model / movement info.

Thanks again in advance for any additional insight / input.

$2700 BIN / similar style + bracelet / line indices vs dots / "swiss" vs "swiss made":
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omega-Quartz-14k-Solid-Yellow-Gold-Mens-Watch/182329669297

sold @ $2,195 / similar style + bracelet / line indices vs dots / "swiss" vs "swiss made":
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Omega-...-X-29mm-Gold-Dial-58-gram-Watch-/303762548804

Not that it matters much but it's exactly the same watch in both links, so the current auction on eBay is trying to get a small profit , or it's a hacked site.

"Sold" watch.

Current auction.

cvalue13 · Jan 7, 2021

patricky
Thanks again in advance for any additional insight / input.

In addition to the points mentioned above, I suppose it's also worth keeping in mind a distinction between two different questions:

(1) what is the typical value of the watch in an open market of knowledgeable buyers?

(2) how much might one specific buyer pay if they don't know any better?

We can only assist with question #1.

patricky · Jan 8, 2021

@blueteg - agreed, although their heart is in the right place as the initial inspiration on this journey was ultimately in good faith to raise some extra money since my industry has basically been in a holding pattern for the past 9 months. Either way, a little may not be quite as good as a lot but is definitely better than nothing!

@JimInOz - good catch, although taking a second look I think both of them used the same photo #1, but the "actual" pictures in the sold listing are of a different watch completely as indicated by the slightly squared-off corners vs rounded in the "duplicated" photo. I just did a reverse image search and the source for the shared image is a 2017 sale listing from a no-longer-extant website, which would tend to put me a bit off of both listings.

@cvalue13 - no shortage of contemporary Argonauts on that particular quest...

patricky · Jan 8, 2021

I was able to get the back open today and here are some additional photos of the caseback and movement. The total weight is 68.5 grams. The jeweler suggested a value of $2K - $2,200 based on the metal, not as a watch. Does that sound right? Any other suggestions?

patricky · Feb 1, 2021

Final update - this one has found a new home! Thank you for your collective insight!

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