Gentlemen,
First, I am a new member and this is my first post. As you, I also enjoy quality timepieces. That said, I have been entertaining the idea of purchasing my first vintage Omega.

I am currently looking at a vintage stainless 1960’s automatic Cal. 565 - ref. 166.070 for $543.00.

I would kindly ask you gentlemen to view the photos to determine if this a quality piece suggest I pass.

I have attached several photos.

Thank you kindly.

 

Hi Börn and welcome on the Forum!

I'm no Geneve specialist so just some points:

The upper left lug seems to be bent in a way, its looking different than the others

I think with 540 USD the watch is quite highly priced, if it should need a service you are at 750 USD...

Otherwise I see no obvious problems, maybe you will get another members option also

Good luck

 

+1 expensive..

 

Spoke with dealer. Said was serviced in 2019. But in any case, if you two say the price is steep, then I will not purchase the time piece.
Thank you for your advice.

Can you recommend a dealer that sells authentic vintage Omega’s at a reasonable price?

 

Are you keen on a special reference (model)?

If not check

https://omegaforums.net/forums/private-watch-sales/

 

Not a bad starter watch
Nice large case back medallion

https://omegaforums.net/threads/red...and-jumbo-seamaster-back.101334/#post-1328086

 

That is a nice time piece. Thank you for the link. I am looking to spend 500-750 for a piece.

 

I agree the price is a little bit on the high side. You can certainly do better with little more research and patience. Good luck and welcome!

 

I did!

https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-first-omega-purchase-today.101955/#post-1331125