Community Stories

I’ve been trying to decide between these two watches

E
Posts
16
Likes
4
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
Posts
13,198
Likes
22,952
Please post a couple of photos of each watch rather than links
 
Passover
Posts
2,144
Likes
2,942
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/ Cover Image
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 ·

Good luck!
 
E
Posts
16
Likes
4
Passover 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/ Cover Image
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 ·

Good luck!

Passover 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/ Cover Image
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 ·

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
Posts
24,246
Likes
53,989
If you post photos, we will be happy to look at them and give you feedback.
 
Spruce
Posts
8,626
Likes
71,306
E EElges
These are some of the photos from the post in the private watch forum

IMG_4712.webp IMG_4713.webp IMG_4714.webp IMG_4715.webp IMG_4716.webp IMG_4717.webp IMG_4718.webp IMG_4719.webp

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
Posts
8,626
Likes
71,306
But obviously, other OF members may add their opinions on the watch on this thread for you and others to read.
 
Spruce
Posts
8,626
Likes
71,306
I was wearing it earlier today and posted this photo in WRUW today

IMG_6655.webp
 
JimInOz
Posts
17,938
Likes
37,514
Spruce Spruce
click on the envelope in the top right corner of this thread
Or just hover over his avatar and select Message.

Screenshot 2025-12-21 at 18.20.44.webp
Edited:
 
Spruce
Posts
8,626
Likes
71,306
JimInOz JimInOz
Or just hover over his avatar and select Message.

Screenshot 2025-12-21 at 18.20.44.webp
Never realised that I could do that 🙏🙏
 
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

L

Trying to decide between SMP and Heritage summer blue

Lolingbastard Open Discussion
Mute
Mute
Posts
25
Views
5K
Z

Thoughts on these two watches.

Zohar Melamed Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Z
Zohar Melamed
Posts
15
Views
2K
DJG2645

Trying to decide between Aqua Terra sizes

DJG2645 Modern Omega Watches
D
Duckie
Posts
6
Views
7K
W

Views on these two watches

Warmond Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Candle00
Candle00
Posts
8
Views
1K
Caleb Kwok

What are these two watches?

Caleb Kwok Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Caleb Kwok
Caleb Kwok
Posts
0
Views
761
WennieAll

Please help me with these two watches. Thanks

WennieAll Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
WennieAll
WennieAll
Posts
15
Views
2K