Omega Geneve 137.001 - is this still a "good" condition?

Hi everyone!

I've recently picked up the "watch-virus" and I'm completely into it now. Maybe a bit too much...

After just couple of days of intense searching on the internet, I wanted my first (affordable) luxury vintage watch to be an Omega Genève - partly for the very exceptionnal occasion and partly as a long-term investment. By somewhat of a conincidence I stumbled onto the Omega Genève 137.001 and lucky to find one on a thrusted on-line platform, I decided to pull the trigger.
Now, I think I paid a correct - rather high - price, but I wanted a second and third opinion. As I have in fact way too little experience to buy such a watch and know the real value, I'm still unsure if I should keep it. The thrusted platform gives a free 14-days return period.

The part which "bothers me", are the corrosion on the hands and the hour marks and maybe the polishing on the back as well. Is this considered "normal" for a +1500EUR price?
I have serious doubts as well regarding the movement as the picture from the vender is exactly the same as used in the Omega Story: https://stories.omegaforums.net/the-unusual-geneve-18k-chronometer-reference-137-001/
I'm not going to open it myself... Should I get to an Omega dealer to open it or how should I get this checked ?

I know several watches have been sold here on the forum and other place couple of years ago.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/sol...-chronometer-18k-gold-serviced-reduced.70554/
But can you just compare to sales made, for example, 4 years ago as the trend and economy changed quiet a bit over the years?

Thank you guys for the feedback!

I'm still in contact with the seller, which has a good reputation.
Without wishing to advertise buying through chrono24 was probably not a bad idea.
I'll have the watch being looked at by a jeweller and decide about it whether I return it or not.

Thanks for the first orientation on how I should look at the condition of the watch.

You realize this is worth 600 at most right?

I'm not saying it's worth 1500, but wouldn't the rarity of a chronometer Geneve in 18k gold make it worth more than 600 despite its condition?

Thanks again for all the input. I'll return the watch without having a jeweller looking at it. Looks like everyone agree about it; + 1500€ is too much, considering the "mediocre" condition.
However, if anyone can find a 18k 552/565 at €600 in better condition at the one posted, I'll buy it. Even 2 of them! One to stock - one to rock!

I'll keep this topic updated with the outcome of my search for a 137.001. For some reason I'm completely into this one.

Have a nice day!

Now come on. What weight will a quality 18K case have? About 15g? That is a scrap value of about 600€/$. Who is selling a "good" watch, let alone with a brilliant movement, and presumable performing well, for the scrap value or even less (500€/$)???

I would say that a fair dealer price (including right of return, warranty, etc) would be around 1,000€/$. Alone since a dealer makes his living of his business. Even if he himself paid scrap value, then still the profit is not exaggerated.

Cheers, Bernhard

Which of course means nothing, as the auction is not complete . Hammer price will be good indicator of actual value, and I am guessing it will be well over $600.