need help with a vintage omega I want to buy.

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dunemaire

·Sep 26, 2024

So, the boyfriend is a big vintage Omega enthusiast, and I thought I'd start the hunt for something nice for Christmas in time - but since I got no money for an 1965 Pie Pan, I stumbled on fb marketplace upon.. this. What did I find? And is it something he'd appreciate as a present? I know nothing about watches, so all help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

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gatorcpa

·Sep 26, 2024·ΩF InvestiGator

Unfortunately, you stumbled on a fake. Just horrible quality all around. I don’t need to see the movement on this one.

Run away from this one.
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Pastorbottle

·Sep 26, 2024

yeah fake and a poor condition one at that!

 

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dunemaire

·Sep 26, 2024

Good thing I came here before buying then.Thank you so much guys!

 

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gbesq

·Sep 26, 2024

What’s your budget and where are you located? Perhaps we can help with a few suggestions.

 

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dunemaire

·Sep 26, 2024

The budget is 100-200 euros (yes, I know) and I'm located in Romania, but my guy is in the states, so both the EU and the states would be ok.

 

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gbesq

·Sep 26, 2024

Well, that effectively rules out Omega. What’s his current watch? You could get him a very nice exotic strap (alligator, crocodile, teju lizard, ostrich, etc.) for that budget.

 

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dunemaire

·Sep 26, 2024

quote from the man himself " Seiko 5 from the discontinued sns line. Came on a very meh bracelet... so I removed it and put on a NATO strap". Make of that what you will 😁

 

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Costin

·Sep 27, 2024

gbesq

What’s your budget and where are you located? Perhaps we can help with a few suggestions.

I'm also in the matket for a vintage automatic Omega.. Geneve or Seamaster.. gold plated, leather strap, would pay 600€ or plus..

 

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theluckyluke

·Sep 27, 2024

C Costin

I'm also in the matket for a vintage automatic Omega.. Geneve or Seamaster.. gold plated, leather strap, would pay 600€ or plus..

Avoid gold plated if you can.

 

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Costin

·Sep 27, 2024

Thanks but why? My current one looks ok

 

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DaveK

·Sep 27, 2024

C Costin

Thanks but why? My current one looks ok

Plated watches face wear issues that steel or karat gold don’t. Value retention blah blah blah…. Yours looks great so keep enjoying it.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 27, 2024

C Costin

Thanks but why? My current one looks ok

Because they are crap, dressed up to look pretty but low quality cases that are not made to last. If you want a gold-colored watch but don't want to pay for solid gold, I would recommend gold-capped cases.

 

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sheepdoll

·Sep 27, 2024

Sometimes one has to live with the lesser cuts of beef.

I'd rather have a trashed gold plated case for a ratwatch than no case at all. Given how many 56x movement assortments I have aquired in the last month, Any case is starting to look attractive. Oh for the days of watchco spare parts ...

 

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NotJackson

·Sep 27, 2024

dunemaire

The budget is 100-200 euros (yes, I know) and I'm located in Romania, but my guy is in the states, so both the EU and the states would be ok.

If he’s the kind of guy who would like to learn more about Omega, maybe he would appreciate a book. The “standard” reference book about the Omega Speedmaster is called “Moonwatch Only.” I think it might fit well with your budget.

Here’s a link to it on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Moonwatch-Only-Ultimate-OMEGA-Speedmaster/dp/2940506302/ref=sr_1_1

 

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Costin

·Sep 27, 2024

DaveK

Plated watches face wear issues that steel or karat gold don’t. Value retention blah blah blah…. Yours looks great so keep enjoying it.

You sure are right about the wear but one should take great care of such piece..
Thank you

 

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padders

·Sep 27, 2024·Oooo subtitles!

NotJackson

If he’s the kind of guy who would like to learn more about Omega, maybe he would appreciate a book. The “standard” reference book about the Omega Speedmaster is called “Moonwatch Only.” I think it might fit well with your budget.

Here’s a link to it on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Moonwatch-Only-Ultimate-OMEGA-Speedmaster/dp/2940506302/ref=sr_1_1

You think he'd prefer the budget is spent on a book about watches that aren't within the budget? Proper bloke logic right there.

 

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NotJackson

·Sep 27, 2024

padders

You think he'd prefer the budget is spent on a book about watches that aren't within the budget? Proper bloke logic right there.

LOL. Would he prefer it to a 100 Euro Fauxmega? You tell me.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 27, 2024

With some planning and creativity, 200 Euro can buy an interesting vintage watch, IMO. Not an Omega, of course.

 

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sheepdoll

·Sep 27, 2024

You can get an omega for around 200USD. But they are pretty trashed and mostly good for learning on. This only works when one can self service. That tends though to lead to compulsive collecting behavior.