I’ve been trying to decide between these two watches

EElges · Dec 20, 2025

I’m new to vintage watches and i’m just wondering on which of these two which, if any would y’all recommend purchasing.

This Ref.2421

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/automatic-bumper--id43308795.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

(looks nice and clean to me but I don’t know everything to check for in vintage watches, polishing, new dials, etc.)

or this Ref.2862

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/automatic--id43705547.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

Any help, suggestions, or opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you

Davidt · Dec 20, 2025

Please post a couple of photos of each watch rather than links

Passover · Dec 20, 2025

Hi and welcome to Omega Forums!

IMO you should stay away from both of them as there are serious quality issues (redial, bad condition, wrong parts)

There are easier references than these two for 'beginners'

Check the private watch sales forum if you like

https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/

and do some basic readings:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·

I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...

ConElPueblo · Feb 3, 2017

Good luck!

EElges · Dec 20, 2025

Passover
Hi and welcome to Omega Forums!

IMO you should stay away from both of them as there are serious quality issues (redial, bad condition, wrong parts)

There are easier references than these two for 'beginners'

Check the private watch sales forum if you like

https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/

and do some basic readings:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·
I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...

ConElPueblo · Feb 3, 2017

Good luck!

I checked the private watch forums and I also read the other article you gave me. I found this one watch i liked, and I think looks pretty nice. I just can’t tell if it’s a new dial or not. I would appreciate your help and opinion if you have a minute.

Thank you again

https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-165-003.187262/

Dan S · Dec 20, 2025

If you post photos, we will be happy to look at them and give you feedback.

EElges · Dec 20, 2025

These are some of the photos from the post in the private watch forum

Spruce · Dec 20, 2025

E EElges
These are some of the photos from the post in the private watch forum

That’s a watch I’m selling. If you’re interested in buying it, it might be best to click on the envelope in the top right corner of this thread and send me a personal/private message.

Spruce · Dec 20, 2025

But obviously, other OF members may add their opinions on the watch on this thread for you and others to read.

Spruce · Dec 20, 2025

I was wearing it earlier today and posted this photo in WRUW today

JimInOz · Sun. 1:23am

Spruce
click on the envelope in the top right corner of this thread

Or just hover over his avatar and select Message.

Spruce · Sun. 2:04am

JimInOz
Or just hover over his avatar and select Message.

Never realised that I could do that 🙏🙏

I’ve been trying to decide between these two watches

EElges

Davidt

Passover

EElges

Dan S

EElges

Spruce

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JimInOz

Spruce

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