Omega seamaster 1963 it is true can you help me with advice please

[bANDYtu23]

hi, I would like to buy an omega seamaster 1963 cal 166.002, it is gold plated, the price is 500 euros, I don't know if it's original, if it's worth the money, I'm new to collecting vintage watches, can you give me some advice, please? some pictures

 

[Davidt]

Look at those dark areas on the car around 7 and 8. That’s where the gold plate has worn away.

Pass on this one and wait for a better one

 

[bANDYtu23]

Davidt

Look at those dark areas on the car around 7 and 8. That’s where the gold plate has worn away.

Pass on this one and wait for a better one

Thanks Davidt !but does it cost a lot to redo it with gold plated?

 

[Davidt]

Far more in both time and effort than the watch is worth.
Generally speaking, unless a watch has sentimental value its false economy to refurbish a knackered watch. It almost always costs more in the long run than the value of the watch. Always better to simply start with a good example.

 

[Bruce235]

It also has wrong crown, spots on dial , water damage around 3. You can so much better.

 

[Dan S]

The case is ruined and the price is ridiculous.

 

[bANDYtu23]

Dan S

The case is ruined and the price is ridiculous.

Dan S

The case is ruined and the price is ridiculous.

thanks Dan! but how much do you think it would be worth?

 

[bANDYtu23]

450 euro is ok? I negotiated another 50 euros, 450€, what do you say is it worth it?

 

[Canuck]

He should pay YOU for taking it off his hands. The case is ruined! Case lugs nearly worn completely through because of a bad choice of bracelet. Please tell us you will NOT be buying this turd!

 

[Davidt]

B bANDYtu23

450 euro is ok? I negotiated another 50 euros, 450€, what do you say is it worth it?

I simply wouldn’t buy it. Even if it was offered at €150.
It’s not a good watch. With a bit of patience you can get a much better one for €450

 

[SOG53]

As us elders were told by our parents "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear"

 

[bANDYtu23]

Ok I will take your advice, thank you for your time, I was very excited for my first omega for my collection but I will be patient, I will keep looking. Thank you!😀👍👍

 

[Dsloan]

B bANDYtu23

Ok I will take your advice, thank you for your time, I was very excited for my first omega for my collection but I will be patient, I will keep looking. Thank you!😀👍👍

Thanks for asking BEFORE you made a bad purchase. Often, new collectors buy a bad example, ask for an opinion here, and the get mad that people don't like the poor condition watch they bought.

Please be patient, study up, and keep any eye on the sales section - you will find much better examples there.

 

[Dan S]

B bANDYtu23

450 euro is ok? I negotiated another 50 euros, 450€, what do you say is it worth it?

I wouldn't buy it at any price, but it might be worth something like 50-100 euros.

 

[dmtowl]

Overall recommend avoiding gold plated/filled as much as possible since it wears off so easily. Gold capped is a little better as it is a MUCH thicker layer of gold than filled or plated. Of course, this commands a higher price. Example shown is not worth buying whatsoever, you can get some beautiful watches if you are patient for just a little more than 450 euros.