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Edward53
·I think you said it all with "worn plating". Pity as everything else looks good.
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TIMElyBehaviour
·I guess if you can get it for a reasonable price. I’d buy it and enjoy it if I could get it cheap enough. Looks like a great piece for a first step into Omega.
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SkunkPrince
·Im guessing re-plating isn’t a reasonable option?
I'm on the fence of factory service with this one. Everything else is so good, they might leave it alone except for the case, but no guarantee of that.
In any event, knowing where you are helps to direct you to people who can give you good advice.
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Rains
·I guess if you can get it for a reasonable price. I’d buy it and enjoy it if I could get it cheap enough. Looks like a great piece for a first step into Omega.
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SkunkPrince
·It’s listed for $500 right now. I have no frame of reference for if that’s reasonable or not.
The rest of it looks so good, if you have the patience... might be worth the "thrill of the hunt".
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SkunkPrince
·I do want to add, though, that this is not going to be $500 and done. Omega factory service costs $550 for this movement, for example, and depending on where you live and which watchmaker you pick, you could find rates for a full service within a wide range. Add that to the hundreds for a case refinish or replacement...
See if there is something on our sales forum that interests you.
See if there is something on our sales forum that interests you.
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Dimitris
·Save your money better buy a watch that only wants a service and not a project watch thats why the price is kind of low watch the private sales section here in OF there is a nice seamaster listed there you might like it .
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Syrte
·It’s listed for $500 right now. I have no frame of reference for if that’s reasonable or not.
Also, frankly the condition of the plating is a total deal breaker.
Walk away and don't look back.
It's not adviseable to replate, the watch is not worth the expense. If it had any sentimental value it would be another matter.
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Rains
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Syrte
·I will tell you the advice someone gave me when I was a budding watch enthusiast:
"buy the best condition you can afford".
Your fears regarding the last watch you posted are well grounded.
Some people might not be willing to spend a dime on it.
"buy the best condition you can afford".
Your fears regarding the last watch you posted are well grounded.
Some people might not be willing to spend a dime on it.
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SkunkPrince
·Again, your personal preference. Rare and desirable model but the movement could be better. Case isn't horrible but not original, either, over-polished.
So price again is a factor.
So price again is a factor.
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TimeODanaos
·how much patina is too much patina?
That 1950s Geneve is a beautiful reference, but the example you show here illustrates the point, there's patina, and then there's damage. The uneven distribution is a key giveaway here, and greenish gunk is never attractive anyway. The movement also looks rather variable. IMO, pricing can't really compensate unfortunately. Syrte is right to say, buy best condition for your budget.
Good luck!
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TIMElyBehaviour
·It’s going to be your first watch so you have to look at it from that perspective. You want a buy and wear watch. For that maybe look for something with a service history etc. it will cost a bit more but it’s going to be easier.
for those of us that have a watch maker and a good relationship with them, service costs and replating will be significantly cheaper and might make this worth buying. I would.
but horses for courses.
for those of us that have a watch maker and a good relationship with them, service costs and replating will be significantly cheaper and might make this worth buying. I would.
but horses for courses.
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arturo7
·Save your money better buy a watch that only wants a service and not a project watch thats why the price is kind of low watch the private sales section here in OF there is a nice seamaster listed there you might like it .
Gotta agree with this. Starting off with project watch might not be the best idea.
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wagudc
·I would send some time on this thread:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/rec...tage-new-deals-on-ebay-other-auctions.113139/
There are also some very nice watches on the private sales forum. It is OK if you don't have the permission to post in that forum. Just send the seller a private message.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/rec...tage-new-deals-on-ebay-other-auctions.113139/
There are also some very nice watches on the private sales forum. It is OK if you don't have the permission to post in that forum. Just send the seller a private message.
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wagudc
·Here is just one example:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-ref-14770-sc-cross-hair-dial-serviced-650.123811/
A serviced Seamaster in decent shape for $650.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-ref-14770-sc-cross-hair-dial-serviced-650.123811/
A serviced Seamaster in decent shape for $650.
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