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  1. Mbbiker Aug 24, 2017

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    starting my search for a nice vintage omega and most I've looked at have a gold/metal omega emblem attached at the 12:00 position. This one was offered to me from a seller I trust with my life when it comes to gold and silver but this watch just looked off from other omega' s I've looked at. Thank you for allowing me to pick your collective genius brains on this subject.
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  2. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Aug 24, 2017

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  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 24, 2017

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    Most likely it is, but
    let's see photos of the inside of the back and the movement.

    The dial has been refinished very poorly so I would not recommend this watch regardless.
     
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  4. Mbbiker Aug 24, 2017

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    Would love to add more info but I know nothing about it other than I was told it works and it's being offered to me close to the gold value of the 18k case.
     
  5. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 24, 2017

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    So, do you need gold ? :whistling:
     
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  6. redpcar Aug 24, 2017

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    ......and how close?
     
  7. Mbbiker Aug 24, 2017

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    Who doesn't need more gold.. thought it'd be fun to add a gold watch to the pile of rings, chains and other odd jewlery that can be worn instead of just sitting in a safe deposit box like most my gold coins do.
     
  8. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 24, 2017

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    Yes but I don't trust the seller as much as you do. :D
     
  9. Mbbiker Aug 24, 2017

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    It would be right around $800
     
  10. Dgercp Aug 24, 2017

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    You say you are looking for a nice vintage Omega? This is not it.
     
  11. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 24, 2017

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    That's not close
     
  12. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Aug 24, 2017

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    On ebay it is a $200 watch, on a good day!
    If you are looking for a decent vintage omega, keep checking the sales forum here, at least they will be honest.
     
  13. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Aug 24, 2017

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    Nowhere near $800 in gold in one of these.
     
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  14. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Aug 24, 2017

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    Does your friend have kids ?

    Because it looks like one of them painted that Omega symbol.
     
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  15. craftandtailored Aug 25, 2017

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    Looks like a refinished dial for sure
     
  16. Bumper Aug 25, 2017

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    As others have mentioned, the dial has been refinished badly.
    It also looks like a US cased watch, possibly with a bumper movement inside.
    Most of these US cased watches are in gold filled cases, are there any pictures showing gold hallmarks? If not the price goes down even more...
     
  17. mikechi22 Aug 25, 2017

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    If you really want a nice Omega in gold, there are at least two that venerable members of the Forum are aiming to sell. See the "private watch sales" thread above. From here you're going to get bona fide watch and gold!
     
  18. nonuffinkbloke #1 Nigel Mansell Fan Aug 25, 2017

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    I'm getting the idea, from everyone, that you should not buy this watch.::confused2::
    The experts on this forum know their stuff. The advice they gave me proved to be good advice. I took it and it has been worth $$$£££.;)
     
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  19. Mbbiker Aug 25, 2017

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    Will defiantly take their advice and pass on this one and keep reading and studying the info here.
     
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