Omega Century cal 283 to bid or not to bid

Hey everyone,
Considering bidding on this century watch to add to my collection if I am able to get it at a reasonable price and don’t get eBay sniped. The watch movement itself looks really clean it was just serviced. My one question is around the dial. It could just be the angling but something about the numbers have me wanting a second opinion. I’ve seen similar with no numbers or 12,3,9 (no 6). I like the idea of a mechanical watch but again wanted a second opinion. It is me not the seller that covered the serial number. It is fully visible in the listing, but since it’s not my listing, I don’t want to share it. I will say the first three digits are 14.9xx,xxx also open to suggestions on a “highest bid” I like the watch but I’ve made poor choices before

Thanks Gator I appreciate the catch there. I think they said it had just been serviced but i would likely take it in anyway for a second opinion. But hearing what you are saying about value I am reconsidering. My thought was try and get it for <$300 and have it checked but not serviced unless they deemed it necessary.

Always appreciate recommendations of members. I like the older styles, and am ok with Quartz or automatic (in this case i liked the "james bond crosshair feel which is why i was ok with mechanical) as it sounds like older watches are mega-moneypits / frankenwatch magnets do you have any recommendations on a watch/movement that has the older style but is new/tested enough to pass these kind of concerns (knowing any watch carries risks)? I am not a fan of the modern watches and my budget would be $1,000 or less most likely. A tall order i know. But would love suggestions. Thanks!

*If this helps at all with the watch styles i enjoy my daily wear is either a Rado Integral (vintage style with the gold ceramic band), or a rectangular Champaign dial Omega Seamaster with a 1430 movement - Have a birthday coming up in a few months so i thought i would start looking for something for myself 😀

That makes sense I had not thought about it that way, i had thought a service and done for X years , but in talking to a friend further he pointed out i had not considered the wear on remaining parts and essentially an ongoing dependency with fewer parts over time.

I would consider a modern watch with a more vintage look, I am just not a fan of the larger overly ornate/colored watches. Ill take a look at the Dan Henry watches and others like it. Thanks!