hi, I am about to buy an Omega Geneve for my husband and have chosen one just now. Could you please advice if this is a good choice and also whether the price is reasonable (1165 euro, in a shop not online). Many thanks!

 

Look at the ugly lume lumps that seems to have been excreted...
Solid gold or plated?

 

Solid gold. I’ve noticed the lumps, was not sure about them. As alternative I have this one, for 1500 euro, online It’s the first time I am buying such thing..

 

Little bit rich at €1500 but a nice watch.

Please tell us where online as there is a few places we don’t recommend....

Is he a collector or just going to be a one off purchase ?

 

It’s a one off for now. And the seller is https://www.vintage-portfolio.com/s...-gold-plated-monocase-omega-de-ville-kl-6292/

 

Extremely overpriced.
How quickly do you need to make a purchase?. I do not wish to discourage you. These thing done properly can take a few days. Lucky for you, you found the right place to get help.

 

That’s what I was worried about, I would not deal with this website and would advise you not to....
Owner has been banned here several times and is known for not being truthful and half servicing watches to save money.

Read he’s reviews he wrote them all himself

 

This is in the private sales forum and it is 18k solid gold. It might be a contender.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-deville-automatic-ba-166-034.99168/

 

I was worried about buying it privately, and was looking for an official seller. But I can see now that an official shop does not necessarily guarantee anything. Is this s good buy?

 

Thanks for your advice! I have a few days (need it for mid next week), so not in a huge hurry but would like to get something soon.

 

All I can say is that it is a much better buy than the other example. Being 18K gold, it is definitely more desirable. Seller states the watch is in working order. Even if you had it serviced after purchase, you would most likely come out ahead. The seller will most probably negotiate with you on the price as well. Search the Seller Profiles and Reviews (home page) to see if the seller has a good reputation.

 

Thanks! That’s super helpful!

 

Can I ask your opinion on one more thing - do you know German seller Zeitauktion? Is it trustworthy?

 

They have this one which I believe is comparable to the one you showed me. https://www.chrono24.pl/omega/de-vi...-herrenuhr-ref-111107-vintage--id11388806.htm

 

Not familiar with this seller.

 

Not really comparable, that's a much lesser model in every respect. That's from the time "De Ville" (and Omega in general) was going downhill with no brakes due to the "quartz crisis". Really outrageous price too but if you're happy that's all that counts...

 

Hi again! Can I again ask your opinion on those two watches -
https://www.chrono24.pl/omega/seamaster-automatic-bumper-steel-mens-vintage-watch--id11454381.htm
https://www.chrono24.pl/omega/geneve-14-kt-585-massivgold-herrenuhr--id11611977.htm

I am quite into the one from this forum but due to complications re shipping it gets difficult to buy it and want to check on other options.

Thanks in advance!

 

Considering the small time frame you have and your lack of knowledge about what to buy( I don't mean that in a condescending way) what about something modern? It will save you a lot of worry about price over originality and there are some good dress watches to.be had for your budget. There is a nice nomos tangente 130 on sale in the private watch sales. They are first class watches and you get a lot of watch for your money.

 

First is soap-level overpolished and very ugly redial, those green lume lumps are making my eyes bleed. Second kinda looks OK to me.

 

Thank you so much guys - I never though one can learn so much about watches in just a few days! Still have huge amount to learn but you gave me a few valuable lessons for the beginners! I went for the DeVille one from this forum. I am now looking for a suitable strap!