Found this 1947 Omega Cosmic Moonphase. Good Price for it just wanted to see what you guys thought about the movement?

Heres a video of it. I don't know if it will work lol

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I won't list the problems because everything about it is a problem heh

You should save for something in better condition unless it is free IMO

 

Yeah I understand that. Just my favorite Omega ever been looking for forever for a good price

 

Looks like it's had a reasonable amount of water/moisture in the movement, and on the dial.

Too much of a mess to save as original I'd think... With dial furniture gone, dial damaged... And that movement... Possibly being the element that's "easiest" for a great watchmaker to put right.

 

Thank you for the help! So would you say to stay away from his at $755?

 

Check in with a very good watchmaker first... Someone like @Archer as to parts availability/whether he thinks the movement can be saved/how much this will cost you if he services it, before buying.

Know that the dial will never be better than it is.

The make the decision wit has much info as you can get..,

As others have said, you may never be happy with the final product.

 

Really appreciate your help! Just really want one of these watches so it's tempting to buy it. But I might have to restrain myself from it lol

 

I get you... They don't come up in good condition often... And there are a fair few redial a out there.

Bog decision between just having one, or having a good one.

Good luck.

 

Let me smack you on the head... I hope this will help you come to reason.

Friends won't let friends buy this junk.

 

I think you need to budget in a starting price of at least €2.5k for an original watch in reasonable condition from a friendly private seller. More for better condition/solid gold/unpolished steel etc, etc.

That watch to me is a parts watch at best, even then I think I'd steer clear, there is really nothing left on it all that brings any kind of smile to my face.

 

Here is something to inspire you, wait for a cleaner one!

 

Also the case is not signed, which is a problem for it was supposed to be best part.

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Another inspiring post here if you haven't already seen it
http://www.watchprosite.com/?page=wf.forumpost&fi=677&ti=837428&pi=5669918