Omega cal. 286, authentic??

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Santiagoams

·Feb 11, 2023

Hello everyone,
This is my first post. I’m 16 and just getting into watch collecting. I’m a huge fan of vintage omega, but I have a long way to go to be able to authenticate and correctly judge them. I saw this watch listed as a cal. 286 but not much more information, so I thought it would be a good idea for more experienced folks to take a look and see if there’s anything I should be worried about.

thank you very much in advance 😀

 

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tamura

·Feb 11, 2023

It is a reference 2910 and should have a caliber 284.
https://www.google.com/search?clien...biw=1434&bih=758&dpr=1.2#imgrc=KJ8gBKVtrFwAqM
Also the case is totally overpolished - should look like this one.

 

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Santiagoams

·Feb 11, 2023

tamura

It is a reference 2910 and should have a caliber 284.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=omega+2910&tbm=isch&source=univ&fir=cS4C-0nLaSBSPM%2CBimOl6oX4-rAQM%2C_%3BLOwe7R7YsHadrM%2Crll9v2qUij8yTM%2C_%3BbJOZ4UiL05ZvbM%2CDTOl8xFPAr26MM%2C_%3BFCRdFLe_JOHbbM%2C4uokNz4FGi3j9M%2C_%3BFyt8zyvTFahUnM%2Ct9Q0fNIwROgUcM%2C_%3BO9YGh6zuV9fHaM%2CocavEAktm-adHM%2C_%3B1omE-u0tlFMqDM%2CDTOl8xFPAr26MM%2C_%3BNgC352yuARvtUM%2C4xG2NWu1GB4njM%2C_%3Bpk-YMm6jTs0fEM%2C_aDCxWS6c20psM%2C_%3B8W27Q2O-JlMOwM%2Ct9Q0fNIwROgUcM%2C_&usg=AI4_-kTk2B822dwOl_BH4VWTbtSkCaf2Gg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwix5eKRgI_9AhVIfd4KHUokC3UQjJkEegQIChAC&biw=1434&bih=758&dpr=1.2#imgrc=KJ8gBKVtrFwAqM
Also the case is totally overpolished - should look like this one.

Thank you very much, it’s things like this why newbies like me love to ask more experienced folks, it’s a real shame it’s over polished, but still, it’s priced at 300 dollars, so I’m still thinking about buying it. Thank you very much for your reply 😀

 

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DON

·Feb 13, 2023

Before you buy. Check the movement for condition and make sure it’s clean.

second. If from a dealer. Ask if serviced as you will need to have that done if you wish or wear as is.

later on. Can see about buying a signed crown and having it installed.

 

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Ravineman

·Feb 13, 2023

If you want a museum quality collectors grade watch, this is not it. If you like it and the movement is good, $300 is a fair price.

The service it probably needs will cost $300 - $400.

 

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Dan S

·Feb 13, 2023

Looks legit except for unsigned replacement crown, which isn't a dealbreaker IMO. It has some condition issues, but I don't think you'll easily find a better vintage Omega at that price.

 

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Ravineman

·Feb 13, 2023

Get a movement photo from a seller....... the movement needs to be decent ! If the seller cant or wont ĝive u a picture, walk away and keep looking.

 

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Santiagoams

·Feb 20, 2023

Hey y’all, thank you very much for your messages, they are really helpful, so thank you very much indeed!!!

 

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norb1967

·Feb 20, 2023

If I were you, I’d keep an eye on the forum sales postings here. You’ll get a better watch for the same or less money.

For example, there’s a nice 9ct gold Longines currently for sale at the same price (in GBP) and in overall much better condition, from a known and respected user 😀