- Posts
- 16,307
- Likes
- 44,990
JwRosenthal
·Serviced or not, for €1,355, I’d jump on that.
Not just the strap but the nick in the crystal at 6.
My Early Seamaster 120 Divers. What to look for and what to avoid.
Not just the strap but the nick in the crystal at 6.
- Posts
- 1,035
- Likes
- 2,561
sonicosa
·Quick pic of my latest addition.
- Posts
- 632
- Likes
- 2,606
- Posts
- 211
- Likes
- 686
KaiseRRuby
·Really cool watch, also the bracelet fits well. Still wondering why some of these watches rock a black date wheel and some a white date wheel.
- Posts
- 111
- Likes
- 91
ZWD
·would love to get some opinions on this example:
the caseback looked like one of the early examples posted on the first page of this topic by Blacksharpie - but doesnt match most that I see.
eBay authenticated it but i wanted to see what people here thought. Not enough views of the crown and side, but will upload more pictures when it arrives.
the caseback looked like one of the early examples posted on the first page of this topic by Blacksharpie - but doesnt match most that I see.
eBay authenticated it but i wanted to see what people here thought. Not enough views of the crown and side, but will upload more pictures when it arrives.
- Posts
- 13,153
- Likes
- 22,847
Davidt
·It’s fake
- Posts
- 111
- Likes
- 91
- Posts
- 3
- Likes
- 0
Shinook
·Thanks for this thread, it saved me from buying one of several fakes, or at least one of several watches with reproduction components (mainly bezels). I've ruled out probably a dozen or more as a result, it seems the market is totally saturated with them. I'm new to Omegas (and this board as a result), and watches for that matter, so it was really helpful.
I'm not totally against replacement bezels, but it seems like values are all over the board and I'm not keen on paying the value of an original for one with a bunch of replacement/reproduction components.
I am curious what the market is doing on these. Back in May a post indicated ~2k is fair value, but it seems like the very few I can find with original bezels, dials, and cases are going for 3-4k right now. Those with fake components anywhere from 1800-2800. Is that the direction these are going or am I just hitting the market at the wrong time?
I'm also curious what you all think about wear on the outside of the bezel, some of the ones I look at - the wear almost seems too symmetrical. Is this from owners using the dial or why does this wear on the finish seem really consistent in some, inconsistent in others, and entirely absent in some others?
I'm not totally against replacement bezels, but it seems like values are all over the board and I'm not keen on paying the value of an original for one with a bunch of replacement/reproduction components.
I am curious what the market is doing on these. Back in May a post indicated ~2k is fair value, but it seems like the very few I can find with original bezels, dials, and cases are going for 3-4k right now. Those with fake components anywhere from 1800-2800. Is that the direction these are going or am I just hitting the market at the wrong time?
I'm also curious what you all think about wear on the outside of the bezel, some of the ones I look at - the wear almost seems too symmetrical. Is this from owners using the dial or why does this wear on the finish seem really consistent in some, inconsistent in others, and entirely absent in some others?
- Posts
- 2,633
- Likes
- 3,083
kaplan
·There was an all original one, no date*, blued bezel, awesome condition on eBay for $1700 just today
If those are the numbers you see, you’re not looking
If those are the numbers you see, you’re not looking
- Posts
- 2,633
- Likes
- 3,083
kaplan
·
This website may earn commission from Ebay sales.
- Posts
- 3
- Likes
- 0
Shinook
·
I guess I was trying to get a feel for where the value range for these should be. If ~$2k is still the case and the others are asking too much then I'll just hold out, but I wasn't sure what range to expect from what I've seen so far
This website may earn commission from Ebay sales.
- Posts
- 2,633
- Likes
- 3,083
kaplan
·Easy to solve that problem if you want that watch, you can pm me and I can suggest a forwarder
I've even seen sub $1k - but $1k-$2k seems to be the norm, closer to 1
I've even seen sub $1k - but $1k-$2k seems to be the norm, closer to 1
- Posts
- 3
- Likes
- 0
- Posts
- 13,153
- Likes
- 22,847
Davidt
·Imo you’re not getting a good/very good one for $2k. An average/running one yes, but not a good one, with bracelet.
The good ones I’ve sold in the last year or two have been around £2200 give or take which is around $2700-2800 (with bracelet).
Interestingly, interest and demand seems to have spiked for these over the last few months so I think value for a good or very good one with bracelet could be approaching $3k.
The good ones I’ve sold in the last year or two have been around £2200 give or take which is around $2700-2800 (with bracelet).
Interestingly, interest and demand seems to have spiked for these over the last few months so I think value for a good or very good one with bracelet could be approaching $3k.
- Posts
- 13,153
- Likes
- 22,847
Davidt
·This is the manual version which sells for slightly less than the automatic, doesn’t have an Omega bracelet and the bezel is average, but the dial seems nice.
If you can buy this without any import duty, I think it’s under current market price.
This website may earn commission from Ebay sales.
- Posts
- 4
- Likes
- 2
pnh
·Hi guys
I purchased this Omega Seamaster 166.027 from eBay which arrived today.
Something feels a little off with it. The condition seems a bit too good considering the age. The bezels spins but doesn’t click.
It has gone through the eBay Authenticator although I’m not sure if that’s worth the paper it’s written on.
Any opinions appreciated. Good to know sooner rather than later so that I can return if needed. Thanks in advance
I purchased this Omega Seamaster 166.027 from eBay which arrived today.
Something feels a little off with it. The condition seems a bit too good considering the age. The bezels spins but doesn’t click.
It has gone through the eBay Authenticator although I’m not sure if that’s worth the paper it’s written on.
Any opinions appreciated. Good to know sooner rather than later so that I can return if needed. Thanks in advance
- Posts
- 1,035
- Likes
- 2,561
sonicosa
·Case is quite polished and it has the wrong crown, otherwise looks fine to me. What did you pay.
- Posts
- 211
- Likes
- 686
KaiseRRuby
·@pnh maybe someone managed to get a NOS bezel or a replacement from Omega (if its still available). I do agree, it looks brandnew with even the lumedot intact, which is quite uncommon. Mine looks wayyy more faded.
- Posts
- 13,153
- Likes
- 22,847
Davidt
·Hi guys
I purchased this Omega Seamaster 166.027 from eBay which arrived today.
Something feels a little off with it. The condition seems a bit too good considering the age. The bezels spins but doesn’t click.
It has gone through the eBay Authenticator although I’m not sure if that’s worth the paper it’s written on.
Any opinions appreciated. Good to know sooner rather than later so that I can return if needed. Thanks in advance
Looks genuine.
The bezels on these don’t click. They’re are held in place by a spring with no mechanism for a click.
Bezels haven’t been available from Omega for donkeys but it’s not so unusual to see one’s with nice bezels.
Here’s a few I’ve had with original bezels in great condition.
- Posts
- 4
- Likes
- 2
pnh
·Thanks for the advice, good to know that it seems legit.
