Is this 1954 Omega authentic?

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dr-ivan

·Jul 9, 2022

Hello good people,

I am a new watch enthusiast, and facinated with vintage dress watches by UG and Omega. I have found a nice 1954 vintage omega with an asking price of 520eur - and I wanted to hear your thoughts on its authenticity and whether it is worth what is being asked? No repair history, 36mm, keeps time, strap is not original.

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fjf

·Jul 9, 2022

Yes, it looks like an authentic 2791: https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-ko-2791

If you like the spotted patina of the dial, the price is reasonable. Take into account you should take it to a watchmaker for cleaning and oiling.

 

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Dan S

·Jul 9, 2022

Most people don't find a dial with heavy and uneven spotting to be very appealing, so this will be a hard watch to sell. Personally, I would keep looking, but if you like it, you can probably make a much lower offer IMO.

 

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Hetcins1

·Jul 9, 2022

Rough as toast in my honest opinion

 

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MtV

·Jul 9, 2022

Even though it is, in fact, a Seamaster - Omega explicitly lists it as such in the vintage archives - it doesn’t say so on the dial, which imo is the reason these don’t fetch higher prices. Somehow, people want the famous model printed on it, instead of having to tell their friends what it is.
Why am I saying this? Because it makes 2791s very affordable pieces, especially considering the significant size of ~36mm without the crown. For 520€, I’d expect the condition to be ok to good, without a dial that’s pretty badly and unevenly corroded. A hard pass, in my book.

 

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johnireland

·Jul 9, 2022

Find a watch that you really really love, but that costs two or three times more, then save up and buy it. That will also give you time to add to your knowledge base. Good luck with the hunt...that can be half the fun.

 

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TimeODanaos

·Jul 9, 2022

Dial damage disproportionately congregated near the crown is never encouraging - might signal water ingress at some point in its history.

 

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ALEJANDRO BOVONE

·Jul 9, 2022

case pitting and dial spotting indicate this watch had moisture in it and it s probably the overall reason to find a better specimen

 

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dr-ivan

·Jul 10, 2022

Thank you all for your input, I really appreciate it! I will be looking for another one 😀