Omega Seamaster - advise needed

kalin91 · Oct 22, 2023

Hi all,

I found this SM for around EUR 400.
However, the description reads that the date function does not work and "rotor does not backlash - rotates quietly".
Does that indicate a major problem or is it an easy fix by a watchmaker?
Also, do you see any other deficiencies from the photos (for the price given)?
Many thanks!

Dan S · Oct 22, 2023

My bigger concern is the inside of the lugs, which would be a dealbreaker for me. Looks like this watch was worn on a bracelet with expandable end-links, which chewed up the lug(s).

An unserviced watch is always a crap shoot. We can't give you an estimated repair price based on a few photos. Some are cheap and easy, and others end up costing more than expected.

I don't know what the seller is trying to indicate with the "does not backlash" comment. Possibly an issue with translation.

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kalin91 · Oct 23, 2023

Dan S
My bigger concern is the inside of the lugs, which would be a dealbreaker for me. Looks like this watch was worn on a bracelet with expandable end-links, which chewed up the lug(s).

An unserviced watch is always a crap shoot. We can't give you an estimated repair price based on a few photos. Some are cheap and easy, and others end up costing more than expected.

I don't know what the seller is trying to indicate with the "does not backlash" comment. Possibly an issue with translation.

Thanks Dan. Now when you pointed it out, I look closely and indeed see that lugs seem odd.

Omega Seamaster - advise needed

kalin91

Dan S

kalin91

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