Looking to buy these watches - what do you think? How much are they worth?

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I am new to collecting Vintage Omega's (I have a 2013 America's Cup Seamaster limited edition).
Can you guys give me a ball park on pricing.... all of these items are in very good condition and original.

1. Omega Seamaster Automatic
SN 22271098
2.
Omega
Circa 1956
SN 15386923
3.
Omega Seamaster
Circa 1954
SN 14181158
4.
Omega Seamaster De Ville
Circa 1964
SN 21218712
5.
Omega Constellation
SN 21303506
Circa 1964
6.
Omega Constellation
SN 20700423
Circa 1963
7.
Omega Constellation
SN 18031852
Circa 1961
8.
Omega
Sn 15011379
Circa 1956
9.
Omega Cosmic
10.
Lavre-Leuba Datamatic
 
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Yeah, so you probably should do some research first, either in the sellers area on this forum or similar watches for sale elsewhere. No one is going to be of much help to you otherwise. In addition, clear photos of the watch, movement, etc would be required. "All original" is often a term sellers use that may or may not be completely accurate.
 
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There is no way to answer your question without pictures and prices. Some of your descriptions could be 1 of 10 or more variations.

It's like asking should I buy a 67 mustang? Well what body? What engine? What condition? What options? It could be worth 2,000 or 80,000.
 
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Buying the lot?

Just say you'll give 'em $500 for the 10, and you'll probably come out pretty well...👍

Otherwise, what @ajg1960 said... and @Rman 's below!
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I am new to collecting Vintage Omega's (I have a 2013 America's Cup Seamaster limited edition).
Can you guys give me a ball park on pricing.... all of these items are in very good condition and original.

1. Omega Seamaster Automatic
SN 22271098
2.
Omega
Circa 1956
SN 15386923
3.
Omega Seamaster
Circa 1954
SN 14181158
4.
Omega Seamaster De Ville
Circa 1964
SN 21218712
5.
Omega Constellation
SN 21303506
Circa 1964
6.
Omega Constellation
SN 20700423
Circa 1963
7.
Omega Constellation
SN 18031852
Circa 1961
8.
Omega
Sn 15011379
Circa 1956
9.
Omega Cosmic
10.
Lavre-Leuba Datamatic

I think it's a little presumptious to throw in 10 watches, with no pictures, no idea of condition, and expect people to help you with valuation without you yourself doing any kind of research first.

Sorry, but you might not find very much help here. Stickies (as @Rman) said, will explain why in more detail...
 
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Just to further explain, the serial numbers are useless for anyone other than Omega or a service centre, we have no way of even knowing if a given serial belongs to a Seamaster, Speedmaster or Constellation. All it tells us is the rough year it was made and even that can be totally off on some models like Limited Editions.
 
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Welcome to the forum @CrazyExec
To put the comments above into perspective
I've looked at around 50 watches in the past couple of days
All described as good condition and original - and only a couple were up to scratch - in collectors terms (even they were debatable)
One mans meat is another mans poison...
Give us some pictures to work with and help us to help you
 
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1. Omega Seamaster Automatic
SN 22271098
297usd +- 3usd
2.
Omega
Circa 1956
SN 15386923
301usd +-2usd
3.
Omega Seamaster
Circa 1954
SN 14181158
333usd +- 1usd
4.
Omega Seamaster De Ville
Circa 1964
SN 21218712
298usd +-4usd
5.
Omega Constellation
SN 21303506
Circa 1964
589usd +- 5usd
6.
Omega Constellation
SN 20700423
Circa 1963
500usd +- 1 usd
7.
Omega Constellation
SN 18031852
Circa 1961
599usd +- 3usd
8.
Omega
Sn 15011379
Circa 1956
190usd .....
9.
Omega Cosmic
10.
180usd....
Lavre-Leuba Datamatic
90 usd
 
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1. Omega Seamaster Automatic
SN 22271098
297usd +- 3usd

2.
Omega
Circa 1956
SN 15386923
301usd +-2usd

3.
Omega Seamaster
Circa 1954
SN 14181158
333usd +- 1usd

4.
Omega Seamaster De Ville
Circa 1964
SN 21218712
298usd +-4usd

5.
Omega Constellation
SN 21303506
Circa 1964
589usd +- 5usd

6.
Omega Constellation
SN 20700423
Circa 1963
500usd +- 1 usd

7.
Omega Constellation
SN 18031852
Circa 1961
599usd +- 3usd

8.
Omega
Sn 15011379
Circa 1956
190usd .....

9.
Omega Cosmic
10.
180usd....
Lavre-Leuba Datamatic
90 usd

Oh, come on, PLEASE, the Cosmic's worth at LEAST $190!
 
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I saw a Speedmaster in a shop the other day. How much is it worth?😉
 
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I saw a Speedmaster in a shop the other day. How much is it worth?😉
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Yes.
 
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Wow- you guys are great and right. Here are some pic's....and details... I really appreciate your feedback.


Omega Constellation
SN 21303506
Circa 1964
Caliber: 561, 24 Jewels
Movement Automatic Chronometer
Case- 168.005
Case: 34mm, Stainless Steel
Dial: Pie Pan, Gold
Automatic men's watch with quickset date, signed omega buckle & leather strap.
14k solid gold bezel / stainless steel case is 35mm without the signed crown & 40mm lug to lug.
The original gold dial with raised gold markers, gold baton hands and sweep seconds.


Omega Constellation
SN 18031852
Circa 1961
Caliber: 551, 24 Jewels
Movement Automatic Chronometer
Case- 14301.11 SC
Case: 34mm, Stainless Steel 14k solid gold bezel / 35mm without the signed crown & 40mm lug to lug.
Dial: Pie Pan, GoldRaised gold markers, gold baton hands and sweep seconds.“Crosshair” dial with hand-riveted gold faceted bar markers and numerals for 3, 6, 9 & 12, applied omega symbol and star, with all original luminous dots intact.
Omega Genuine crown 069SX42019 for



Omega Seamaster
Sn 15011379
Circa 1956
Caliber Number: Cal 501, 19 Jewels
Movement Type: Automatic
Case10 K Gold Fill
Case Ref 2846-4
Faceblack dial with gold arrow-head hour markers and signed "Omega Automatic SeaMaster , Swiss Made" and cross-hairs. Dial with gold dauphine hands and gold centre seconds hand.
Diameter is 30x



Omega Constellation
SN 20700423
Circa 1963
Caliber: 561, 24 Jewels
Movement Automatic Chronometer
Case- 168.005
Case: 34mm, Stainless Steel
Dial: Pie Pan, Gold
Automatic men's watch with quickset date, signed omega gold rice band.
14k sold gold bezel / stainless steel case is 35mm without the signed crown & 40mm lug to lug.
The original silver dial with raised gold markers, gold baton h

Omega Seamaster
Circa 1954
SN 14181158
Caliber number: 354, 17 jewels
Ref C 2577-3, Case 66250, 13565
Movement Type: Automatic bumper (mechanical),
sweep second, f = 19800 A/h, power reserve 42h
Case: 14k Gold-cap on stainless steel.
Case back: SS 14k gold fill Screw-in Full metal 32.5 mm diameter.
Dial: Metal, with hand-rivetted gold hour markers and gold hands
Crystal: Armoured hesalite
Water resistance: 30 meters
 
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What are you specifically looking for and what's your budget for it? A couple of those are terrible redials but they're all very random and vary greatly, what's your preference in terms of size, dial colour and budget in a watch?
 
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Not many are in good condition or original. Redialed and over polished.

My advice. One at a time and research each carefully.
 
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Hi @CrazyExec

+1 on the comments above

this thread is a good example to all new collectors as to why they need to post pics of target watches

none of the Connies you show are in particularly good condition - all heavily polished, replacement crowns - and the third one is a particularly bad redial (including an inverted star!)
there is also misinformation - the 561 isn't a quickset date (that would be a 564) and even wrong case references

if you like Constellations, have a look at the 'show and tell' thread on the forum and read Desmond's collectors blog to see what they should look like

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-constellations-show-and-tell.19186/
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk

- and post any target watches for us to look at before you buy (preferably one at a time though.....😉)

best of luck
 
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The black-dialled Seamaster looks pretty nice to me. The rest are dire but one decent watch out of five is better than the average newby post.
 
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Thank you to everyone who has replied, you guys are great. This is a fantastic forum.

Here's some back story... I have 5 modern watches (2 omega's, to 2 Breitling's and a Montblanc. All original and purchased at registered dealers / stores. Recently I noticed an older Exec at the office wearing Vintage Omega dress watches. I really liked the smaller, cleaner, and simple faces. We started talking about watches and he brought a number into the office. Everything I buy is looked at from an investment potential, however still fits my personal style. Therefore, I am looking for a clean, original, classic vintage dress watch which will continue to appreciate in value, while being enjoyed by myself or others that I wish to gift the watch to.

Many of you commented that they watches are "heavily polished" - what do you mean by that? The bezel, crystal, etc.? Most of you did not like the Connie's, what do you think of the 2 Seamasters (black face and the simple white face). Can you please comment on those and provide a price range?


I have attached a few more - please tell me if they are also heavily polished or not worth looking at.


Omega
SN 15477786
Circa:1953
Caliber Number: Cal 471, 20 Jewels
Movement Type: Automatic
Case14 K Gold Fill Case Ref 527663
Honeycomb Face
Crystal: Mineral Glass


Omega Cosmic
SN
Caliber 552, 24 jewels
Movement Type: automatic
Case model 165.00023
Measures 33mm excluding crown by 37mm lug tip to lug tip.
Crown is original
Case material stainless steel, 35.0mm
Case Thickness 8.30mm
Dial color SILVER
Item weight 1.310 oz
Water resistant depth NONE




I also really like this look...

Omega
Circa 1950
SN 12855351
Caliber number: 342, 17 jewels
Movement Type: Automatic (mechanical)
Functions: Subsecond
Case: 3142765 gold-cap on stainless steel. 32.5 mm diameter
Case back: SS Screw-in Full metal
Dial: Metal, with hand-rivetted gold hour markers and gold hands
Crystal: Armoured hesalite
Bracelet: Leather
Water resistance: 30 meters