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  1. nejarz Apr 21, 2017

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    Hello everyone,
    It's my first time on the omega forums and was hoping to gain some insight into this watch i viewed on ebay which i couldn't successfully negotiate for on ebay and was eventually sold :(

    The watch is apparently 38.5mm in diameter which would be ideal, as I have only seen similar vintage Seamaster's in 35mm.

    Any help or advice would be appreciated.
    Regards



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  2. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Apr 21, 2017

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  3. nejarz Apr 21, 2017

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    Thanks for the reply !
    I couldn't find it there, maybe it's one of the pictureless ones?
     
  4. duffy7 Apr 21, 2017

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    Might be ref 366.0847 with cal 1020 later with cal 1022
     
  5. nejarz Apr 21, 2017

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    They certainly do look like the one in the listing but none are 38.5, is it just me or 35mm crosses the line on being too small.
    I am a bit of a novice when it comes down to hunting watches, but where would i go about finding someone selling this.
    Regards
     
  6. nejarz Apr 21, 2017

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    Also, is there a likelihood that the pictured seamaster isn't legitimate?
     
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  7. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Apr 21, 2017

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    Size is relative to HOW the case is measured and if the crown is included in the measurement. The watch in question is likely 35-mm when measured directly across NOT including the crown.

    I also suspect the dial has been refinished in "re-sale" blue.
     
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  8. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Apr 21, 2017

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    Sunbursts can be a redial? Text and printed markings sure, but the actual dial?
     
  9. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Apr 21, 2017

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    Yes, easily done with the proper equipment.
     
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  10. duffy7 Apr 21, 2017

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    Compare the colour of the date window with the colour of the hour indices. If there is a difference in colour the dial might be repainted
     
  11. jimmyd13 Apr 21, 2017

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    35mm is certainly wearable - even 34mm - but it depends on the case and how the watch wears. They're not the hulking great behemoths that are more fashionable these days but then ... those things aren't a vintage Seamaster.

    You need to try on a few vintage watches to get a feel for them and what you think you prefer.
     
  12. nejarz Apr 21, 2017

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    Honestly doubt that crown accounts for 3.5mm, there was a great emphasis on the 38.5 but not exclusively mentioned that this is the case without the crown. Praying a 38.5mm model exists so i can hunt it down.!
     
  13. nejarz Apr 21, 2017

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    I know this is an extremely vague observation, but the watch does not look like a 35mm with relation to the arm in the picture.
     
  14. ClarendonVintage Apr 21, 2017

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    brilliant colour