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  1. midcentury Sep 26, 2018

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    As I continue to educate myself, the concept of 'NOS' has emerged as one that's extremely fraught and, in the absence of a real relationship and history, generally not to be trusted. That said, what do we think of this?

    https://www.splendidfinetimepieces.com/product-page/1958-full-set-omega-seamaster-nos

    It definitely falls into the "too good to be true" category in terms of looks. And I have no authoritative frame of reference for the pricing. So I'd love to hear what more experienced collectors here think, if folks are willing.
     
  2. Vercingetorix Spam Risk Sep 26, 2018

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    Fully serviced means its not NOS by definition. It does look to me nice but would you actually wear or keep it in the safe?
     
  3. Supah Sep 26, 2018

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    It’s nice, but price seems pretty steep. And yeah, not NOS
     
  4. cristos71 Sep 26, 2018

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    The seller says,

    " Unfortunately, the booklet is missing the back page with the original information which is quite common as the original owner may have wanted to keep his information private."

    I interpret that as,

    "Unfortunately, the booklet is missing the back page with the original information which is quite common when a seller wants to present a watch as being a full set, box and papers."

    I agree the watch does presents nicely ....but the price is simply delusional :confused:
     
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  5. padders Oooo subtitles! Sep 26, 2018

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    Priced at around 3x what it is worth. Very decent condition but not remotely NOS and not a full set. Delusional asking price indeed.
     
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  6. BenBagbag Sep 26, 2018

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    This price is just totally delusional. Missing papers mean everything else is worth its weight sold as separates anyways.

    Delusional.
     
  7. ConElPueblo Sep 26, 2018

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    Everyone here who is slagging the price - did you see that it comes with "fresh, new oil"?? Not that tired old stuff watchmakers usually put in... Goes to explain the premium.
     
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  8. seekingseaquest Sep 26, 2018

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    NOS or not, original paperwork or not, I still want it. Agreed the price is far too high, though.
     
  9. Edward53 Sep 27, 2018

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    Can I just point out that the price is delusional? I wanted to get that in before anyone else said it.
     
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  10. padders Oooo subtitles! Sep 27, 2018

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    We really need to ability to like more than once on here.
     
  11. septentrio Sep 27, 2018

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    Beautiful watch, but that pricing is ridiculous.
     
  12. padders Oooo subtitles! Sep 27, 2018

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    Didn't you get the memo?
     
  13. Snowman Sep 27, 2018

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    There’s an equally nice 1957 seamaster on chrono 24
    For a lot less money
    I nearly bought it but for the lack of paperwork
    The guys name is Eric
    Sent lots of photos
     
  14. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 27, 2018

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    The good stuff ::confused2::
    mobil-1-extended-performance-oil.jpg
     
  15. many Sep 27, 2018

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    That’s a pretty questionable use of the acronym NOS when the description makes it clear it isn’t NOS. While it may not be a purposefully deception it makes me wonder about any other claims this seller would make about their watches.
     
  16. sjg22 Sep 27, 2018

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    Watch collecting, like every industry or pursuit, has become infiltrated by buzz words that are applied and misapplied to the point where they’re becoming nearly meaningless.

    Heaven help you if you’re in the financial industry...
     
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  17. teojjsg Sep 28, 2018

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    Once you start wearing it, price will take a 70% hit. Cause no longer NOS and you will definitely scratch it after a while....

    So, not worth it imho.