New Here, Just Bought This Seamaster On Ebay - How Did I Do?

LouS

...And this one is unusually sedate. Most come in Easter egg colors - lilac, yellow, sea green, etc. Perhaps that's what the seller means by "extremely rare" - the redialer showed extremely rare restraint in this watch.

MSNWatch

There were seamaster cases that are waterproof (to a point of course) that were snapback rather than screwback.

For the vintage omega collector this watch would not even be under consideration for purchase. For someone with casual interest, I think there are better ways to spend $300 even in the vintage omega world but you would probably get better bang for your buck with other brands. If you are happy with it then by all means wear the watch in good health!

LouS

...And this one is unusually sedate. Most come in Easter egg colors - lilac, yellow, sea green, etc. Perhaps that's what the seller means by "extremely rare" - the redialer showed extremely rare restraint in this watch.

Mothra

My wife says we are all being unusually mean. In our collective defence, i honestly believe even if you are happy with the watch now, as you learn more, the flaws will stand out more all the time and you will wind up flipping the watch - but this is all part of the learning process...

LouS

Yep, agree with this. That's what I meant by "tuition." I have paid a lot of watch collecting "tuition" over the years in this way. MW is not alone.

6 6omega

Ouch. I'd return it, but I know I am a person who will never be comfortable if the tiniest thing about a watch bugs me.

Honestly, there's really no way to save it or recoup a significant size of your purchase price. Like others said, the dial is 60-80% of the value of the watch, and there's no way you can fix it since it's not a Seamaster, short of repainting it (into a less desired model and lower valued one) and changing all the parts and then deceiving someone else. People will do research and see that caseback isn't right, dial isn't right, nothing original, etc, more research than you ever did on this piece (pardon me but that's the truth) and avoid getting suckered (as you did, again, apologies).

In short, do not presume to enjoy it and flip it for anything close to what you just paid for it, because 95% chance you will not get back even 50% for it. Not to mention you have questionable service history, a service running approx 100-200$, which will be priced into any purchase an ebayer makes. Essentially if someone wants to wear it after buying it off you they will only be willing to pay you 100$ maximum for it.

Return it while you still can. You can do a lot better for 300$, don't try to take the high and noble road. Unless you're made of money and don't care, which doesn't seem to be the case otherwise you would have jumped straight into the deep end - and perhaps had a Ivy League tuition bill.

People will say "wear what you like - in good health", this is merely the polite way of saying eat the cost of getting robbed. Sorry to be blunt, it's 3:20AM here and I'm procrastinating. Good luck - and enjoy it if you do keep it.

MidnightWarlock

If you wouldn't mind and you have a little extra time on your hands, I would like to see some examples of a piece better for the money. Not saying that to sound rude or condescending, I'm really asking for some examples. $300 is quite a bit of dosh, and I don't want to be displeased when it finally arrives. Thank you in advance for anything you dig up.

Gavin

Maybe this one right in our own backyard? Maybe a little higher than $300 or not to your liking, I think it is more bang for the buck than the "Seamaster".
http://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-geneve-cal-565.4290/
You have posted here seeking for opinions on how you fared and many of us have given opinions of the watch. It may save you some regrets later if you return it now when you can. But it is still your watch. Happy hunting.

6 6omega

I came off very harsh yesterday; my sincere apologies. That was more to do with some personal frustrations on something I was dealing with than anything you could have done. So I do apologize once again - even if my points remain unchanged in their uncouth form.

AJ covered my point very diplomatically in his second paragraph. For the more OCD types it will always be that nagging feeling in the back of your head - something you can't fix without putting a lot more money into it. Personally I strive for monetary efficiency so that includes rectifying my perceived mistakes before the point of no return. (Pun not intended but left in because I kind of like it). I have seen decent examples out there for 300$ but I am also a big proponent of spending marginally more for something of more value. While I can't consider these to be investments, I do want to to retain value accepting the appropriate depreciation. Patience and attention to detail are our best friends on eBay and luck of course.

I can certainly help you look for good examples near your budget when I have a bit more free time this week. There's also Watchrecon which is a good site to get a bead on prices on the particular model, and Completed Listings on ebay. Of course you have dial and design preferences, "silver + white dial" don't seem to be as common as gold watches from that era so we'll just have to be more patient. I think a lot of the guys have made mistakes like these where there has been no recourse, and would be more than willing to give you advice to pass on their lessons.

MSNWatch

If you are looking for a nice vintage omega, it's difficult to find one at this price especially if you factor in the cost of service. If you're lucky and after quite a bit of work and study you will find a few nice vintage omegas for $300 or so but it's not easy. And as I said service for these watches will run you $150 and up so if you want a nice vintage omega that has been properly serviced (not one of those dunk and dip jobs) then you're probably looking at spending more money.

6 6omega

For the more OCD types

U ulackfocus

It's C D O dammit - in alphabetical freakin' order like it should be!!!!

😜 Kidding!

(sort of)

Mothra

Oh thank god... Seriously, that was a great move. If i spot anything in your target area ill let you know.