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Omega Seamaster 14389

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So after consulting with you about a watch I purchased, I found a buyer who would buy it at a reasonable price. Right now, I have two seamasters in my sights that interest me - one looks perfect and the other is very strange to me. I would love it if you would tell me what you think, thank you! 🙏🏻💪🏻

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Dan S
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At first glance, the Seamaster printing looks too bold and I'm not sure that the hands match the dial.

What makes you think that the second is a Seamaster? It definitely has issues since there are spots for lume on the outside of the 3-6-9-12 markers, but none in the hands.

Please post more photos of the one you are serious about, including the inside. In general, it's important to know the reference, movement, and approximate year of production when determining if the dial and hands are correct. One poor photo is not even close to enough if you are serious.
 
Dan S
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Honestly, I would just walk away. The watches look either tampered with or in poor condition. The case-back photos are confusing because the FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE back is shown with the SS case instead of the plated case, so they have probably been swapped. Both are pitted, one very badly. Neither is worth considering IMO. Save your money for something better.
 
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Honestly, I would just walk away. The watches look either tampered with or in poor condition. The case-back photos are confusing because the FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE back is shown with the SS case instead of the plated case, so they have probably been swapped. Both are pitted, one very badly. Neither is worth considering IMO. Save your money for something better.
O.K thanks 🙏🏻 - is anyone thinking the same / differently?
 
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Same - IMO the Seamaster printing looks a bit too thick, and I’m almost certain those aren’t the correct hands.

but like Dan mentioned - you can't be seriously expecting any meaningful advice based on those blurry, low-resolution photos taken from far away...
 
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Both 1959’ and gold capped.
The better one caliber is 268 and the second is 267. Both Reference 14389. Im adding more photos to the ones I already added.

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1. IMO original - hands are matching up (mb) and the font is right. i dont think the caseback was swapped as Omega commonly made watches with a gold-capped (or plated) mid-case paired with a stainless-steel back "FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE"...

2. many reed flags - but foremost the dial def looks like a really bad redial...
 
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1. IMO original - hands are matching up (mb) and the font is right. i dont think the caseback was swapped as Omega commonly made watches with a gold-capped (or plated) mid-case paired with a stainless-steel back "FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE"...

2. many reed flags - but foremost the dial def looks like a really bad redial...
Thank you 🙌🏻
 
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just interested at what price range are we looking at?

but yeah IMO I wouldn’t even consider the first one. Tbh, there are way better deals here on the forum (trust me😀 it just takes a bit of patience but it's gonna be worth it!
 
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just interested at what price range are we looking at?

but yeah IMO I wouldn’t even consider the first one. Tbh, there are way better deals here on the forum (trust me😀 it just takes a bit of patience but it's gonna be worth it!
When you write the first one, do you mean the watch with the black or brown strap?
The one with the black strap is 1000 bucks and the brown strap 700
 
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When you write the first one, do you mean the watch with the black or brown strap?
The one with the black strap is 1000 bucks and the brown strap 700
EVEN if it wasn't a re-dial that 1000 is high by at about 2x. Brown strap is better (though that second hand is... special), but I wouldn't pay more than ~$450 for that, particularly as it has a pretty awful looking movement (and likely is in desperate need of a service).
 
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ilan_bar_yuval ilan_bar_yuval
When you write the first one, do you mean the watch with the black or brown strap?
The one with the black strap is 1000 bucks and the brown strap 700
black strap. personally im 99% convinced the brown strap is some kind of weird redial (high quality close ups would support my case). for me that's an instant no. wouldnt even consider it. just run.

As for the black strap for 1000 🙃 mmmmh as keanu mentioned: twice of what its worth🍒
 
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