Greetings everyone, I am new to Vintage watches. I have been looking around for a Vintage Omega Seamaster. Reading around this forum and other forums I read that the 565 movements are very good movements so I looked for Omegas with that movement. I will attach pictures of the watch from eBay. The seller is a Vintage watch seller with 100% feedback but as I have read that doesn't mean anything. The watch seems to be authentic to my eyes but I have just started learning about these watches. The seller says this watch is from 1968. Has a 24 jewels 565 movement. Is running and keeps time but the fast date set isn't working. The watch looks to be in very good condition except for the dial which has a beautiful patina so that kind of makes me wonder if it's a fake or redial. The price is $356 USD. Any advice or feedback would be highly appreciated! Thank you!
The ref. Number definitely exist. There are watches similar to this one. This ref number is circa 1966 but that's as much as I can get. I was hoping someone who has more knowledge would shed some light as to whether it is a good buy for the price. And is it an authentic or is a fake or redial. Thanks! I guess everyone has their preferences and I think the dial looks good or is the dial no good? Like as in it's damaged or something of that nature.
Well it's reasonably cheap but there's a reason - the dial, while original has aged poorly and lost some of the text. Either wait it out for a better example in this price range or pay more for a better one.
Even if you were willing to accept the poor condition of the dial take into account the movement is badly in need of a service to prevent further damage. As you say quickset does not work and it looks quite dirty. This will set you back a hundred or two unless you can do it yourself.