New member needs some Chronostop help

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Pete2021

·Jun 18, 2021

Hello

Can I apologise in advance for my first post being a "please help me" thread.

I own a Moonwatch which I bought for my 30th and am looking to get a second watch for my 40th.

I started looking and have fallen for a vintage Seamaster Chronostop (145.007). I love the look of the whole watch and the fact it has a pointless stopwatch for some reason really appeals to me.

I have found one on eBay which I really like the look off condition wise. However I know nothing about vintage Omegas. If anyone could spare me some time to look at the listing I would be extremely grateful. The listing price is £1500. Is this too much?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304017477522

Thanks
Pete.

 

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Shabbaz

·Jun 19, 2021

Hi Pete,

It's better to post pictures iso a link. You will get more feedback.

Anyway, the watch looks good to me. Plexi and crown were replaced during service but seller is very transparant. I think the price is not crazy as well. But I dont know a lot about this model so I hope you get a bit more opinions.

 

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Pete2021

·Jun 19, 2021

Hi Shabbaz,

Thanks I'll get some pictures up now.

 

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Pete2021

·Jun 19, 2021

 

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ChrisN

·Jun 19, 2021

With the big pictures, it doesn't look that good for me. The dial and the tachymetre ring both seem to have water damage.

The case is soft as well and the rear of the case is very poor.

At £1500, it seems far too much for me. I have one of these and will put it up for sale at some point - it is far better than this one.

Best wishes, Chris

 

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Pete2021

·Jun 19, 2021

ChrisN

With the big pictures, it doesn't look that good for me. The dial and the tachymetre ring both seem to have water damage.

The case is soft as well and the rear of the case is very poor.

At £1500, it seems far too much for me. I have one of these and will put it up for sale at some point - it is far better than this one.

Best wishes, Chris

Chris, thanks very much for the input.

Wouldn't have known that was water damage, so ta.

By soft do you mean easily marked/dented? I don't suppose you know what causes this? Is it common?

Do you also know are parts for this watch available? I know it's a sensitive subject replacing parts on vintage watches, but can you still get them?

Thanks again.

Pete.

 

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lillatroll

·Jun 19, 2021

Pete2021

Chris, thanks very much for the input.

Wouldn't have known that was water damage, so ta.

By soft do you mean easily marked/dented? I don't suppose you know what causes this? Is it common?

Do you also know are parts for this watch available? I know it's a sensitive subject replacing parts on vintage watches, but can you still get them?

Thanks again.

Pete.

By soft he means it's been polished. Parts are easy to get. An original bracelet is quite easy to find the original strap is a different matter all together. Here is mine for reference of the strap. The blue one is the original strap and the red one is a NOS replacement.

 

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Mark020

·Jun 19, 2021·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Soft focus that is 🙄😁

 

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Pete2021

·Jun 19, 2021

Thanks guys. Ill leave this one then.

Chris feel free to pm me if you do decide to part with yours.

Thanks for the help

Pete.

 

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Shabbaz

·Jun 19, 2021

ChrisN

With the big pictures, it doesn't look that good for me. The dial and the tachymetre ring both seem to have water damage.

The case is soft as well and the rear of the case is very poor.

At £1500, it seems far too much for me. I have one of these and will put it up for sale at some point - it is far better than this one.

Best wishes, Chris

+1

 

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nicks

·Jun 19, 2021

“Pointless stopwatch”…nicely put. 😀 I have the white dial version, also with a replacement pusher. Bit of a project - someone had attached a random crown to replace the pusher! I had the correct part installed.

 

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Dan S

·Jun 19, 2021

Pete2021

Chris feel free to pm me if you do decide to part with yours.

Here's a tip, you might want to be more proactive since you weren't the only one to see Chris' post. 😁

 

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Stripey

·Jun 19, 2021

Shabbaz

+1

+2, these are going solidly in the £700 range at auction recently, and even with an STS service I think that’s several hundred too much.

 

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KP-99

·Jun 20, 2021

If you like to buy a real good Chronostop, you have to look for one with nice dial and more, for a Chronostop with good case.
The lugs are indicating, if it is a good case or not.
Here is my first hand Chronostop (from my father):

Best,
Peter

 

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perks713

·Jun 20, 2021

I also found that getting a good deal on one can easily turn into a massive repair job.I sent this one to Archer a couple years ago, he had to make some serious repairs to it. I’m unlikely to ever recoup what I have into this one. It was my daily wearer for a year though so it’s fine.

Try to buy one from someone on the forum, you might pay more than the price you see on eBay but it’s likely to be excellent condition - or at least any issue will be clearly disclosed. The guy I bought from probably didn’t know the “second hand” wasn’t actually a second hand and that it should be controlled by the top pusher.

 

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Pete2021

·Jun 25, 2021

Quick update.

Purchased a chronostop from forum member ChrisN

Would just like to say what an all round great guy. Put up with lots of questions from myself and answered them all honestly and quickly.

Watch arrived today. Well packaged and exactly as described. Couldn't be more pleased.

Just felt Chris needed a nod. So thanks.

 

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Pete2021

·Jun 25, 2021

 

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ChrisN

·Jun 25, 2021

Thanks Pete. I hope you enjoy the watch and it's been easy to deal with you. We had a chat and, he's a nice guy indeed. Missing that watch already!

Regards, Chris