Need help, not an expert on vintage Omegas

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RHuey

·Feb 23, 2017

Been looking for a vintage Omega and ran accross this:


http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eB...0067&category=31387&pm=1&ds=0&t=1487860044468

Just wanted to make sure it was ganuine. Any feedback would be appreciated. I'm not much of an expert when it comes to shopping for vintage watches.

 

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Gordon Heavyfoot

·Feb 23, 2017

It's a genuine Omega, but it's in pretty rough shape. The text and the hash marks on the dial are disappearing. The case is in poor condition, one of the lugs has a huge chunk taken out if it. The crown is incorrect. I would definitely pass on this one.

 

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efauser

·Feb 23, 2017

Remember that a being a vintage watch doesn't mean it's beat to hell. There are a lot of much better examples available, if you take the time to look.

 

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WatchmakerTheory

·Feb 23, 2017

Pass on this one, you can easily do better.

 

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U5512

·Feb 23, 2017

The watch has seen better days....I wouldn't buy it.

 

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RHuey

·Feb 23, 2017

Thanks everyone for the replies. One in better condition would probably cost me 800-1400 USD correct?

 

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alvaropinto

·Feb 23, 2017

Not necessarily...

 

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ConElPueblo

·Feb 24, 2017

R RHuey

Thanks everyone for the replies. One in better condition would probably cost me 800-1400 USD correct?

For an example of this one in excellent shape, I wouldn't pay more than $400. And perhaps not even then.

Get to know what you should look after in a specific model - then take your time and strike when the right specimen pops up at the right price.