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Omega Seamaster, cal.552, ref. 161.003, 1962
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Dan S
·Yes, the dial has been repainted, and the movement also looks a bit rough. Not a watch for someone who is interested in starting a vintage watch collection IMO.
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanIf you’re looking for a 1960s Omega, you could do a lot worse that this one, offered in the OF Sales thread.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/oom...-565-10k-gold-filled-bezel-steel-case.145279/
At the very least, compare the 565 movement photo with the 552 movement above, and you’ll see what @dsio means by ‘a bit rough' - probably an understatement.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/oom...-565-10k-gold-filled-bezel-steel-case.145279/
At the very least, compare the 565 movement photo with the 552 movement above, and you’ll see what @dsio means by ‘a bit rough' - probably an understatement.
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MtV
·Also, the case has been heavily polished, the edges of the lugs are completely gone. The clasp is a cheap fake, not an actual Omega product.
In the current state, the value to collectors would be in the parts. With the case condition and the dial being repainted, that's maybe 200€ or so left, I'm afraid. Mind you, that doesn't mean it wouldn't fetch more in an eBay auction.
Stay around, read through the forum and look at other examples. You'll soon start to see the flaws with this example. We call that "noob tax", the early, uninformed purchases, and you're definitely not alone.
In the current state, the value to collectors would be in the parts. With the case condition and the dial being repainted, that's maybe 200€ or so left, I'm afraid. Mind you, that doesn't mean it wouldn't fetch more in an eBay auction.
Stay around, read through the forum and look at other examples. You'll soon start to see the flaws with this example. We call that "noob tax", the early, uninformed purchases, and you're definitely not alone.
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Wojciech87
·As MtV said it's surely "noob tax". For my comfort I can only add that I paid for it around 200$. I was also aware about mechanism condition. Maybe I am naive but I was hoping to give it little touch by myself since I planned to amateurish service my collection by myself. That is also the reasons that my budget for watches is not so big same as my watch servicing skills. I don't have enough confidence yet to try dismantle and service expensive watches. I was hoping that this "cheap" omega will be good material for improving my skills and later can stay with me in my collection. Thanks for you feedback.
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Wojciech87
·I found another watch in similar budget. Is worth of buying for 200$? Maybe this case and dial are in better condition so I can use it as base for recondition using this black one( since cal 552 and 562 have many common parts). The point is not to obtain a perfect watch but just make something and have some fun during my new hobby. Waiting for you opinion
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Dan S
·Step back and take a couple of months to read the forum and do research. You are posting pictures of junk and junk. The movement in the second watch is incomplete.
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Wojciech87
·I was asking about condition of dial and case. Also I have mentioned to use it as a base for building and one from two of them just for fun. Looks like this forum is no good place for questions like mine (hope it is). 😉 Best regards.
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Dan S
·Sometimes it takes some time before people are able to even ask good questions. My previous advice was meant to be helpful, so instead of complaining, maybe you should reflect on it.
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Wojciech87
·No complaints from my side. That was only joke. I took your advice seriously and I will study forum carefully. Anyway can I get your opinion about case and dial. Opinion about mechanism is clear to me 😉
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sleepyastronaut
·Looks like this forum is no good place for questions like mine (hope it is). 😉 Best regards.
This forum is no place for questions from someone who hasn't read and digested https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/
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Azveld
·I actually don't quite understand the game you're talking about.
is it a kind of Lego watchmaker?
unfortunately this game is not as simple as the pieces are not as interchangeable as you might think.
and then the game then becomes very very expensive.
try to better target your search and we can help you avoid errors.
the world of vintage watchmaking is the far west. don't be the gringo getting stripped off the stagecoach.
is it a kind of Lego watchmaker?
unfortunately this game is not as simple as the pieces are not as interchangeable as you might think.
and then the game then becomes very very expensive.
try to better target your search and we can help you avoid errors.
the world of vintage watchmaking is the far west. don't be the gringo getting stripped off the stagecoach.
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Wojciech87
·Sorry. Didn't want to offence anybody. As said before I am amateur and dismantling and assembling watches is fun for me. So yes you can call it Lego. According to my knowledge which is probably "0" comparing to yours I found it possible to fix missing part to this 562 caliber from 552. Am I wrong in this case?
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Azveld
·it is an adventure in which I would not embark.
is it possible to summarize your question as "how to start watchmaking on a lower budget, just for a hobby?"
in your place, I would be interested in a family watch that was forgotten in a drawer. the kind of watch that hasn't had maintenance for a long time and is just waiting to be revived.
it will avoid taking a watch that has been cannibalized and of which a large part is missing, or going after a Korean who wanted to pay homage to Frankenstein.
plus it's gratifying to get a sleepy watch going again, even if it has plenty of signs of wear and the dial tells its story.
is it possible to summarize your question as "how to start watchmaking on a lower budget, just for a hobby?"
in your place, I would be interested in a family watch that was forgotten in a drawer. the kind of watch that hasn't had maintenance for a long time and is just waiting to be revived.
it will avoid taking a watch that has been cannibalized and of which a large part is missing, or going after a Korean who wanted to pay homage to Frankenstein.
plus it's gratifying to get a sleepy watch going again, even if it has plenty of signs of wear and the dial tells its story.
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Wojciech87
·Thanks for your answer. I already serviced few of my USSR watches and just wanted to put my hands on something more dignified. That's why I bought Omega Seamaster with black dial. I know maybe not everybody here services his own watches but please believe me that it's a great pleasure when you see that watch which was taken apart starts after assembly. Probably your right that is not my league.
