Omega Seamaster 166.003 - any red flags?

PlainVanilla · Jun 19, 2021

Hello everyone,

Here is what I see:
- Original dial with a patina that I don't find unaesthetic.
- Original crown.
- The case doesn't seems too polished.
- The seconds hand is a replacement.
- Some rotor rub on the caseback which is unlikely a problem as the watch was serviced in March 2020.

Do you see any red flags?
Thank you. 😀

MtV · Jun 19, 2021

The attractiveness of patina is very subjective, but this one should certainly effect the price - in the other direction than what the seller thought. 1045€ is completely insane for it in my opinion, a third of the price would be realistic.

And just a tiny thing re the service: I’d expect a watch with a fresh service to be regulated so that the regulator itself is actually in a centric position. Avoid this one.

connieseamaster · Jun 19, 2021

I find it curious that the movement shot has two watermarks. I don't know what it means, but it is unusual.

WhiteThorn · Jun 19, 2021

You guys are truly amazing. You are telling me what’s wrong but I am struggling to see it myself. 🙁

Spruce · Jun 19, 2021

@MtV is absolutely right.
Personally, I couldn’t live with that patina. I’d keep looking. This 165.003 was an eBay BIN for about £450, 6 months ago so better and cheaper is out there

PlainVanilla · Jun 19, 2021

Many thanks to everyone here!

Omega Seamaster 166.003 - any red flags?

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