Omega seamaster Deville 14k legit??

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redwhiteandink

·Feb 8, 2023

Hello everyone I’m looking to purchase this vintage Seamaster deville. I seen it in a jewelry store today for 1K it is 14K gold all original they stated I just want to have a second option before purchasing my first vintage watch tell me what you guys think if it’s authentic or restored or fake

 

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TheGreekPhysique

·Feb 8, 2023

Looks good. Dial is original. Crystal appears to be original. Crown is incorrect I believe. Should be scalloped. 1K for solid 14kt gold case is not an absurd price. That looks small tho like a 32mm. Could definitely find cheaper with some patience and work.

 

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redwhiteandink

·Feb 8, 2023

Thank you for the input I will keep shopping around I’m not sure of the MM size

 

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X350 XJR

·Feb 8, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Yes, this is a 32mm midsize, reference B6308, the crown is OK actually more correct than scalloped for these midsize refs.

 

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theluckyluke

·Feb 8, 2023

TheGreekPhysique

Looks good. Dial is original. Crystal appears to be original. Crown is incorrect I believe. Should be scalloped. 1K for solid 14kt gold case is not an absurd price. That looks small tho like a 32mm. Could definitely find cheaper with some patience and work.

Would you not expect lume on the hands?

 

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SkunkPrince

·Feb 8, 2023

theluckyluke

Would you not expect lume on the hands?

You would, since the dial is lumed.

 

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TheGreekPhysique

·Feb 8, 2023

theluckyluke

Would you not expect lume on the hands?

I remember reading a discussion/thread on here a while ago regarding the demarking of "swiss made T" NOT "T Swiss Made T" indicating that the dial may be lumed but the hands not. I could be wrong tho as my memory is terrible.

 

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padders

·Feb 8, 2023·Oooo subtitles!

TheGreekPhysique

I remember reading a discussion/thread on here a while ago regarding the demarking of "swiss made T" NOT "T Swiss Made T" indicating that the dial may be lumed but the hands not. I could be wrong tho as my memory is terrible.

As you say this has been discussed but the number of T marks is not a consistent tell. Lume on the dial but not the hands makes no sense at all, the other way round makes some sense. I would suggest it is 99% likely the hands have been changed.

 

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redwhiteandink

·Feb 8, 2023

Thank you everyone for the input but overall you guys would say this is a Genuine authentic seamaster Deville I like the look of these on the wrist for an evening out

 

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Olhenry56

·Feb 8, 2023

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I would suggest it is 99% likely the hands have been changed.

Especially since the minute hand is too short. Second hand, too, maybe?

 

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Dan S

·Feb 8, 2023

I agree that the hands are probably not original, but otherwise looks ok.

 

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dsio

·Feb 8, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

Honestly I wouldn’t be too bothered by the hands being replaced if the money is right, De Ville hands are cheap and easy to come by and as I consider them daily wearable watches rather than strictly collector pieces, it depends if the price if fair.

 

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janice&fred

·Feb 8, 2023

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Thank you everyone for the input but overall you guys would say this is a Genuine authentic seamaster Deville I like the look of these on the wrist for an evening out

As mentioned you might want to look for the 34mm as they are the popular pick nowadays, unless of course you like the smaller size.

BTW I see your avatar says "Red" and "White". Are you a supporter? 👍

 

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Mark020

·Feb 8, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Nice combo of full sleeves and nails 😁

 

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lindo

·Feb 8, 2023

The hands should look like these (another 14K Seamaster, which is 34mm).