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·I'm looking at this listing for a ref 166.010 which is described as "near mint". Do you think this is accurate? I feel like I'm noticing some evidence of polishing on the lugs and caseback. Curious what others think.
Is this a "near mint" example? (166.010 cal 565)
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AG77
·Here's my opinion : The dial looks nice with onyx indices and no obvious spotting or rust on the hands. That said, the pictures aren't the greatest quality. I also see a signed crystal. The case has most definitely been polished at some point in its life; caseback logo and lugs look a bit rounded though still retain some vertical brushing.
There are no movement photos. I'd be interested to see the serial number to have a sense of production year. Likely late 60s from the knurled crown; some will tell you it's not original to this ref but I'm not so sure in the case of late 60s 166.010
Personally, I think it's a nice looking watch. What's the asking price? And I wouldn't buy without seeing the movement first but that's just me. My 0.02 cents
There are no movement photos. I'd be interested to see the serial number to have a sense of production year. Likely late 60s from the knurled crown; some will tell you it's not original to this ref but I'm not so sure in the case of late 60s 166.010
Personally, I think it's a nice looking watch. What's the asking price? And I wouldn't buy without seeing the movement first but that's just me. My 0.02 cents
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iosist
·Here's my opinion : The dial looks nice with onyx indices and no obvious spotting or rust on the hands. That said, the pictures aren't the greatest quality. I also see a signed crystal. The case has most definitely been polished at some point in its life; caseback logo and lugs look a bit rounded though still retain some vertical brushing.
There are no movement photos. I'd be interested to see the serial number to have a sense of production year. Likely late 60s from the knurled crown; some will tell you it's not original to this ref but I'm not so sure in the case of late 60s 166.010
Personally, I think it's a nice looking watch. What's the asking price? And I wouldn't buy without seeing the movement first but that's just me. My 0.02 cents
https://ebay.us/m/dO8C3U
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AG77
·Didn't you pass on this same reference last week, for sale on this forum, that was in better condition and serviced and cheaper? I'm not really sure what it is you're looking for. To be honest. If what you're looking for is a "mint" example, and it seems you might be, I wouldn't say you've found it here.
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iosist
·Didn't you pass on this same reference last week, for sale on this forum, that was in better condition and serviced and cheaper? I'm not really sure what it is you're looking for. To be honest. If what you're looking for is a "mint" example, and it seems you might be, I wouldn't say you've found it here.
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AG77
·It's a common reference and there are plenty around. To be honest, for me, the research and hunt are half the fun. Enjoy the process. There are no perfect watches. Just the perfect one for you.
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AG77
·There is also the 168.024 which is essentially the same watch but has a chronometer movement. They run at a premium to the 166.010 but something else to consider. Lots of both references around, find a trusted seller.
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Passover
·BTW did you check the private watch sales section?
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theluckyluke
·You’re clearly ready to pull the trigger. Just send a PM to @hant26. He’s sold a dozen of these recently, surely there is another one in his drawer. If you’re in the US, try @nanjingcigaretes.
Then you can start budgeting and searching for your second Omega. 😂
Then you can start budgeting and searching for your second Omega. 😂
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerIf that's near mint I'm near mint too
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·There is also the 168.024 which is essentially the same watch but has a chronometer movement. They run at a premium to the 166.010 but something else to consider. Lots of both references around, find a trusted seller.
BTW did you check the private watch sales section?
You’re clearly ready to pull the trigger. Just send a PM to @hant26. He’s sold a dozen of these recently, surely there is another one in his drawer. If you’re in the US, try @nanjingcigaretes.
Then you can start budgeting and searching for your second Omega. 😂
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Dan S
·"Near mint" has no particular meaning that I'm aware of, but I'd certainly never use that term for that watch. I wouldn't call it unworn, mint, near-mint, fine, excellent, etc. The watch shows significant wear (plenty of dings, scratches, etc), and some evidence of minor polishing, but I wouldn't let that stop me from buying it at the right price. It's a nice watch.
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Clelow
·I agree with others. It is a nice looking watch and I would purchase at right price but in keeping with the accepted custom in describing vintage watches, it is no where even close to near-mint condition.
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TexOmega
·They're asking $1,200, which feels like a stretch to me. I don't really see how this can be described as near mint unless that phrase has some specialist meaning I'm not familiar with. If it were unpolished and came with a recent service I could maybe see it, but I've seen much nicer examples go for much less.
https://ebay.us/m/dO8C3U
THEN, you will have a way to sift seller's BS from reality.
As above........buy the seller.
And, in this day and time, if a seller cannot take focused, unmanipulated, hiRez pictures, move on.
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AG77
·This eBay seller looks to have dozens of watches for sale and MANY are listed as "Near Mint". It looks to be a grading system they assign their watches. I wouldn't personally put too much confidence in that system. This particular watch, like many of this ref, is from Japan.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentMaybe there is a bowl of mints in the room where he keeps the watches? He could be telling the truth when he claims "near mint"
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·Only study Mint examples in the reference you prefer(easily found in this Forum) till all details are easily identified.
THEN, you will have a way to sift seller's BS from reality.
As above........buy the seller.
And, in this day and time, if a seller cannot take focused, unmanipulated, hiRez pictures, move on.
What's confusing to me is that despite seemingly having a greater supply of this reference than the US and Europe, the listings generally seem to be priced well above what I understand to be market prices, and provide vanishingly little information in the description regarding service history, etc. Is the Japanese buyer's market somehow wealthier and less informed than the Anglosphere? Very hard for me to imagine that's the case but I don't know how else to explain it.
"Near mint" has no particular meaning that I'm aware of, but I'd certainly never use that term for that watch. I wouldn't call it unworn, mint, near-mint, fine, excellent, etc. The watch shows significant wear (plenty of dings, scratches, etc), and some evidence of minor polishing, but I wouldn't let that stop me from buying it at the right price. It's a nice watch.
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iosist
·This eBay seller looks to have dozens of watches for sale and MANY are listed as "Near Mint". It looks to be a grading system they assign their watches. I wouldn't personally put too much confidence in that system. This particular watch, like many of this ref, is from Japan.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberNearer "very good"...😀
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