I'm still hunting for my first watch. Searching for chronometre or Constellation from the 1950's. This one caught my eye because it looks in good original condition and has a waffle dial (despite it not being a chronometre).



1952 Gold capped OMEGA SEAMASTER textured dial bumper ref.2577-1 SC cal.354
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161922807408?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:ITPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Listing says says 352 but picture shows 354 (bummer, as I rather have the 352 bumper...).

I found this information on OWD, which seems to agree with listing.

Serial of 13730260 places it 1952-3.

Is gold capped a good choice for a daily wearer?

What is your opinion the watch and asking price?

Michel

 

Way too expensive. The gold is flaking off the lower right lug. I like gold cap and am really digging gold, in general. As a daily wearer, depending on what you're doing, it's fine.
Keep looking. There are better, cheaper examples available. Be patient. That coming from the most impatient person I know.

 

Nice bumpers can be had for half of that money. Gold capping is okay if its in good shape but you have to watch for damage around the lugs.

They do make nice daily wearers, I tend to smile to myself every time I feel the weight shift and bump in the case of mine. Good luck with your hunt!

I'd watch this site rather than ebay..... too many crooks out there. Around here you need to worry more about smart-asses!

 

Another option is WatchRecon It monitors all the sales forums for the various watch sites and you can set your search parameters.
I just plugged Omega seamaster hobnail dial and got a hit. Unfortunately, it has been sold, but you get the idea. http://www.watchrecon.com/?query=Omega+seamaster+hobnail+dial

 

Have you had a look at the For Sale section here? Eg
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-centenary-ref-2500.32737/

 

For comparison I bought this 1953 Seamaster for $350

I don't see the small amount of gold and waffle dial producing an $800 premium.

 

Yeah, I agree WAY over priced. There are really decent Constellations out there for that kind of money.

I haven't bought from this seller but he's got some tempting stuff;

Here's a 354 gold filled for a LOT less http://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Attrac...-Watch-Fully-serviced-Timed-QVT-/272083380963Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

And a Connie that to my eye looks pretty good too http://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Rare-O...omatic-Fully-serviced-Timed-QVT-/281892320313Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Nice watch! Fantastic deal!!

 

Beautiful watch but quite a lot above my budget now. Thanks for the link.

 

Wish seller had more photos but both look nice from the limited photo provided.

 

That's a really nice search engine! Thank you for the link. I put in a few alert criteria.

 

You only saw the top photo?

There's a about 10 or so if you scroll down...

 

Here is a Watch I havehad a crush on for awhile but can't bring myself to but it But maybe somebody would like it too. I have no relation to seller I just think out looks good and is solid gold.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/60s-Omega-Sea...14k-Cal-353-/321778818820?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVEPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Solid gold Omega feels so under priced especially those with thick lugs and case

 

I just picked up damn near the same watch in a gold capped version

 

I already have the gold filled version my grandfather gave me. I need to get ouitt fixed.

 

Yours has a snap back and powered by a 355, I believe.