Omega Gx6279 'Seamaster' - Help/Advice/Etc

adepstein5 · Aug 2, 2022

Hi all - new poster and member. Recently had a vintage Omega come into my possession and was hopeful for any help/assistance/ideas. It appears to be an Omega Gx6279 'Seamaster'. From what I have gathered, perhaps early-to-mid 1950's. I have googled it and not able to find a ton of detail or resources... I will admit to being somewhat new to vintage watches, but comparatively speaking from what I have seen online it seems to be in really good shape - still works, is legible, pretty clean (I am certain it will clean up really well) - pics included.

Would love any thoughts on next steps for an appraisal, evaluation, possibly open to selling, but wanted some tips, advice, etc before heading down that road.

Thanks for your help and assistance in advance.

-AE

MtV · Aug 2, 2022

US-market 1950s watch, gold-filled case, probably a cal. 500 inside, but since you have a picture of the caseback I'd assume you must have one of the movement, too?

Can't comment on much more, as the pictures arent really good enough for a proper evaluation. The two-tone finish of the dial makes me believe it's genuine though, if I was forced to make a judgement call from the pics provided. The bracelet doesnt belong on the watch and might well have damaged the lugs - again, not possible to tell right now.

The question is: What do you want the evaluation for? If it's for insurance purposes, it'd be a higher value than if you were just wondering how much you might get for it on the open market. Provided the case and dial are in good shape and it runs ok, I'd say something like 400$ might be realistic in a sell, maybe a tiny bit more. If the gold-cap of the case is worn, it'd be significantly less, though. Clean it with a dry cloth, take good (!) pictures, including pictures of the movement, and put it on eBay, starting at 1$, let the market do it's thing.

adepstein5 · Aug 2, 2022

MtV
US-market 1950s watch, gold-filled case, probably a cal. 500 inside, but since you have a picture of the caseback I'd assume you must have one of the movement, too?

Can't comment on much more, as the pictures arent really good enough for a proper evaluation. The two-tone finish of the dial makes me believe it's genuine though, if I was forced to make a judgement call from the pics provided. The bracelet doesnt belong on the watch and might well have damaged the lugs - again, not possible to tell right now.

The question is: What do you want the evaluation for? If it's for insurance purposes, it'd be a higher value than if you were just wondering how much you might get for it on the open market. Provided the case and dial are in good shape and it runs ok, I'd say something like 400$ might be realistic in a sell, maybe a tiny bit more. If the gold-cap of the case is worn, it'd be significantly less, though. Clean it with a dry cloth, take good (!) pictures, including pictures of the movement, and put it on eBay, starting at 1$, let the market do it's thing.

Definitely looking to sell (re: the eval) - if I don't I am not nearly as worried about the value. I know where it came from so I am pretty confident of its authenticity. I didn't take a pic of the movement, but will (thank you). Also will try cleaning better... I know the band is not original, hoping for no damage to the lugs as you mentioned. Interesting approach to the ebay post - will consider. Thank you!

MtV · Aug 3, 2022

@dsio just posted this link in another thread:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/39418640216...-53477-19255-0&campid=5338788128&toolid=10001

It includes a box, has a slightly more spectacular dial configuration and in the pictures it seems to be possibly in better shape - still, this might be the best reference for value you might get. Deduct maybe 20-30% or so for points mentioned above and you'll be looking at about what to expect in a sale.

Omega Gx6279 'Seamaster' - Help/Advice/Etc

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