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  1. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    I am looking at this watch on ebay is it any good? Ie original?
     
  2. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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  3. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Aug 10, 2014

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    Horrible over polished case and even worse refinished dial.

    Run away.
     
  4. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    Ok, where can I find a decent bumper with original dial for 500
     
  5. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Aug 10, 2014

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  6. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    Is this one any good then?
     
  8. davidswiss Aug 10, 2014

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    Movement no. 13148147 dates it to 1952/3 and it looks like it needs a service.
    The dial looks a bit off to my inexperienced eye. I believe the S of seamaster should be a coat hanger type, which someone has tried to do but not correctly. I'd avoid it.
     
  9. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    This is so hard to find an original can anyone point me in the right direction?
     
  10. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Aug 10, 2014

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    2nd one looks good but price is still a little on the high side for me. Would not rush into a purchase and would keep an eye out on the for sale forum!
     
  11. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    Yeh I was just looking over there, are any if these watches ever in the uk?
     
  12. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Aug 10, 2014

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    Why does it matter? Most sellers on the sales forum will happily ship overseas.

    Don't you get hit with VAT on local eBay purchases?

    Not sure how it goes in the UK.
    gatorcpa
     
  13. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    I'm not sure how the tax works? Didn't want any unexpected extras on sale price
     
  14. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Aug 10, 2014

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    We have no such thing as VAT in the US. Most US States charge sales tax only on items delivered within that state. If you are purchasing for export, then you will not subject to it at all.

    Once the watch hits the UK border, it will likely be subject to VAT/HM Customs, which I think is roughly the same. Around 20% or so of the declared value, IIRC.

    What I don't know if whether sellers in the UK include VAT in the final auction or by-it-now prices on eBay. That may explain some of the ridiculous prices I see on watches located there on eBay.

    Take care,
    gatorcpa
     
  15. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    No they don't include the vat. So it would be the same situation if I was to buy from the USA on here.

    Thank you for your time
     
  16. Mothra Aug 10, 2014

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    Ummmmm.... you don't pay vat on used items. You do pay import duty, so assume a us watch is going to be 20% more expensive than a uk watch and this is added on by the courier.
     
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  17. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    Right how about this one?
     
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  19. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Aug 10, 2014

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    Nice original dial, but very expensive at $700.
    gatorcpa
     
  20. Pireight Aug 10, 2014

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    To be honest that's a good price here, I just don't know what I need to be checking out for to see that it's not a frankenwatch! Dials good and original so that's a good start