Community Stories

Omega Seamaster 300 - thoughts?

Herculest
Posts
7
Likes
1
Hi,

Any thoughts from you guys on this vintage Omega Seamaster 300? The barely readable serial number looks to indicate it is a 1970 model. Dial looks correct, also no stubbies and date window cut angled inwards. Unsure whether movement is original.

Cheers,
JJ.
 
13AA99DA-5EC4-489E-8474-A60AB5097D1C.jpeg 580C55A9-68D5-4CB7-B0EF-78906F8A47C4.jpeg 6CBAB165-CF6B-4492-9846-508815A075CB.jpeg A122701D-EE5B-40A7-A69D-097615A7448A.jpeg
duc
Posts
1,455
Likes
6,647
I read these kinds of threads for the education, happily. I am always perplexed when I see pictures of a vintage piece someone is selling that are not clear. None of the attached pictures here would be clear enough for me (a novice) to even consider purchasing the item. It is like this a lot.

If I were in the market for a vintage watch (or any watch for that matter) and the seller couldn't provide clear shots, I'd immediately ignore the watch.
The watch may be perfectly original, but I would take a pass for that reason alone. I've seen better pictures on a $250 listing for an SKX.
 
Dsplash
Posts
747
Likes
1,038
It clearly needs better shots but I’d want to see more! 😀
 
Franco
Posts
609
Likes
787
Movement is a 565, which is OK except for the US market. To my eye all else looks good, bezel niece and not cracked , dial ok with super-dirty hands. Crown not correct. Photos are so bad that can’t read the serial number on the movement or the back. I would also like to see the profile of the case.

I would never buy a 166.024 like this with such approximation images. And without an Extract, that movement could be from other watches like DeVilles, non-diver Seamaster (happened to me). At least check the date of the movement, should be post 1967. (Edit: I see you have seen the number, and you date it at 1970).
Edited:
 
Dan S
Posts
24,363
Likes
54,223
The moldy hands aren't appealing and the crown is no good, but if it's cheap, you might want to just grab it fast without asking too many questions. If the seller is asking real money, then you need to see better photos, and you would need to decide if you can tolerate the hands.
 
M
Posts
513
Likes
956
hejsam hejsam
What was the hammered price?
The link is in Japanese, but if you check it out, you can see the price.
The winning bid price is JPY103,000.
 
Dsplash
Posts
747
Likes
1,038
Quite surprising, the hammering prices on this site don’t seem generally low
 
vitriol
Posts
986
Likes
3,009
Dan S Dan S
Well that was a bargain.
Not really. £700 for a fake dial, bezel and insert. Bad crown already been mentioned.
Movement is probably genuine but with so many fake parts onboard it would be very surprising if the mid-case itself turns out to be genuine Omega.
 
simonsays
Posts
1,344
Likes
1,966
ndgal ndgal
And that's £699 too much...

A bit harsh, that movement has got to be worth at least a Ton.
 
8 More Posts...
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

N

1966 Omega Seamaster 300 165.024

Nethers66 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Wahoo98
Wahoo98
Posts
5
Views
358
Jonezy13

OMEGA Seamaster 300 Big Triangle 166.024 - Condition and Market

Jonezy13 Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Hal10000
Hal10000
Posts
9
Views
317
N

Is this Omega seamaster 300 DIVER STZ010108 bracelet real or fake?

naveenkc Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
N
naveenkc
Posts
0
Views
102
puntodvista

Omega Seamaster 300 165.024 from 1966. Opinions?

puntodvista Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Porteroso
Porteroso
Posts
25
Views
733
Levap

Omega Seamaster 300 “Big Triangle” 165.024 - 64 SC

Levap Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
padders
padders
Posts
16
Views
530
T

Rubber strap for the OMEGA Seamaster 176.005 “TV Case”. Thoughts?

thewatchman Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Vinz Clortho
Vinz Clortho
Posts
4
Views
120