Need help with purchase, Seamaster Quartz

tyrantlizardrex · Oct 24, 2017

Tobyhorne
I think I'll stop being so shallow, get a Seiko and save up for an omega that is both automatic and 100m water resistant. I'll be back in 10 years to ask your advise. Thanks for the help. It's been interesting.

£250 gets you a new Seiko Turtle with a warranty... £100 gets you a new Seiko 5 with a warranty... there's nothing comparable price wise from any Swiss manufacture.

vienna · Oct 24, 2017

That's how the virus starts...I'm still infected no cure in sight

Archer · Oct 24, 2017

peire06
While they are different, I put them in the same box.

I put apples and oranges in the same box. I know...I'm a rebel...

Canuck · Oct 24, 2017

That Omega is not a tuning fork watch. There were a few quartz tuning fork hybrids back in the day (tuning fork Accuquartz from Accutron for one), but the subject watch is quartz. Could be an Omega 1420, or a related movement. Best way to run into negative opinions on quartz watches is on a forum such as this. Populated by collectors who abhor most quartz watches. I prefer mechanicals myself, but to someone who wants the many advantages offered by quartz watches, and who is not concerned about what other people consider collectible, this one wouldn’t be a bad choice. That is, assuming the condition is good. But who can tell. Buy a vintage watch in an on line auction, and you can end up with a lemon. At least, with the subject watch, parts should be readily available.

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&2&2uswk&Omega_1420

Image from Dr. Roland Ranfft’s movement archive.

Archer · Oct 24, 2017

Canuck
That Omega is not a tuning fork watch.

First 2 Omegas posted by the OP = quartz watches.

Omega posted by peire06 that he calls a quartz watch = tuning fork watch.

Neither of the watches posted by the OP will have a Cal. 1420, as that is not a day-date caliber. If it is from that series it would be a 1425...

Tobyhorne · Oct 24, 2017

Actually one of the two I posted had its guts replaced by what the seller called a generic quartz Swiss movement. That still sold for over £300. I was surprised how much it was bought for.

webvan · Oct 24, 2017

Hum...big fan of Omega and of Quartz (but not only) watches here, but I must say I'm not aware of many people interested in Omega quartz watchers from the 80s, a period when many people would argue they had "lost their way". That Seamaster Cherbourg is an example of this I suppose.

They got a bit of their mojo back with the Polaris watches but the standard models were quite small, especially by today's standards. You could also look into the SM200 watches but they'll be more expensive. The quartz constellation watches are probably nicer.

As for quartz watches failing by the bucket like some seem to think, well, no not really, at least Omega models, many 40+ year 1310, 1330, 1342, etc...watches are still running fine and if you don't let an old battery leak inside chances are they'll still keep going for a long time. You can also have them serviced by some knowledgeable people for very decent money if need be.

cvera · Oct 24, 2017

Tobyhorne
i would like a simple omega. I have a liking for the 1980ish style e.g. Sea master Cherbourg. Day/date watch. Quartz or fansyier. All fine by shallow me. I just want a genuine cheap omega. This guy is selling a couple. What are the groups opinions please? Any comments welcome.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a quartz.

I have bought a tuning fork, a MegaQuartz, and a standard quartz omega. I like them. I have mechanical too, I don't discriminate.

I sold the tuning fork to a friend who wanted an Omega and I sold it to him for way less than I paid since I wanted him to get into the hobby.

I told him that if and when it breaks, there's a chance the service will cost a pretty penny. He understood and is very happy with his watch.

Electronics are difficult to repair but it doesn't stop us from buying computers. When your computer breaks, you see how much it'll cost to repair and then you decide if it's worth it to repair. I view my quartz the same way.

Plus if you really get into the hobby, it won't be your last watch purchase so use it and enjoy!

webvan · Oct 24, 2017

Zixactly ;-)
Hey that's a nice MQ with a solid gold fluted bezel that I don't recall seeing, at least not on that bracelet, is it original to the watch?

cvera · Oct 24, 2017

I believe it original bracelet and bezel. I've seen the same model before on a different thread.

webvan · Oct 24, 2017

Interesting, when you get a chance can you post the reference of the case and bracelet ? Thanks !

Tobyhorne · Nov 20, 2017

I ended up buying this watch in the end. It ticked every box and a few more except the brand.

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Citizen...=41579f6f70dc318c1629fbdc772c9031&fo_s=slisys

lillatroll · Nov 20, 2017

Congratulations on your new watch. I am sure you will enjoy it for many years to come.

padders · Nov 20, 2017

peire06
I know, that's precisely why I said "unless you are looking for a specific model". I don't like quartz watches but nevertheless I have The Cone. For me, it is an iconic 1970s watch. Omega has not released a watch with the same (or similar) design/shape with mechanical/automatic movement. No other option then.

With respect to the watch selected by Tobyhorne, it is easy to find a watch with a similar design/shape with mechanical movement.

Not totally true. There is a variety of the Chronostop for the Italian market which looks rather like the F300 cone...

Jj34 · Nov 25, 2017

Loaded question i know,,,,, but How much is it likely to cost to fix one of these if for example the movement winds, sets but fails to run? Could you plse recommend.

And How do you place a dollar value on a cosmetically good piece that isnt running?

Jj34 · Nov 25, 2017

padders
Not totally true. There is a variety of the Chronostop for the Italian market which looks rather like the F300 cone...

Need help with purchase, Seamaster Quartz

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vienna

Archer

Canuck

Archer

Tobyhorne

webvan

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Jj34

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