My son (16) has recieved a offer to buy this watch that was sold on eBay in May for the same as it was sold for(£420) He wonder if he should buy it or not. He really likes it but we don't much about vintage watches. Can somebody help him?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-seamaster-deville-automatic-vintage-1960-14-kt-gold-/291147271135?ru=http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=291147271135&_rdc=1&nma=true&si=whrCT1LOGIQYpqQy2ZEIOOR5Xvc%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network (click on the picture of the watch and get more pictures) Here are some more pictures
i only took a quick look but I missed the part where the seller tells you this is a re-painted, non factory finished dial? And, I can see why he was reluctant to show a picture of the movement. The rotor is rubbing on the bridge like mad.
This is a very poor redial. The stem is missing, according to the seller. The rotor bearings are worn out. This is not a good purchase if you were looking for a nice vintage watch. AVOID!
Sorry, but that's one of the worst attempts at selling a watch I've ever seen. Putting aside the (terrible) redial and the (completely knackered) movement the others have pointed out, the seller is inherently dishonest. Looking at his feedback, despite his attempts to make out he's 'just a guy who loves watches' he's clearly selling enough watches (with some reservations on the feedback) to know better. 'As close to mint as it is possible to get' - ummmmm 'Front case Solid gold' - you mean the bezel??? 'not really been worn since tho it has been wound and running constantly' - what the hell does that mean? He's had it on a winder for years? I think it's possible that's a rose gold crown as well. Knut, for you to receive a second chance offer on this watch two months later, that means that someone wasn't put off by any of the photos or the description, still decided to buy the watch, then when they received it found something they didn't like enough to send the watch back. I know it probably feels like we are piling on here, but you guys have really dodged a bullet with this one - spend some time on the forum, and literally in a couple of weeks you'll be able to spot dogs like this from miles away. For that money, with a little patience you could get one of these that looked like it walked out of the factory yesterday, as opposed to being dragged out of a swamp.
This is my stainless steel model,, I think its around the same year,, its not perfect but its still a nice watch, , the face isnt too bad its mainly the crystal that is letting it down , View attachment 65591 View attachment 65593 , its been in a draw for years and still keeps perfect time
As others have remarked, the watch is in poor condition and the redial is decidedly off. The person who paid 420 pounds for this piece was clearly a novice.. 100 pounds would be about it on a very good day, if that. Never-the-less, I can still think of better ways of spending a 100 pounds: an Eagles Concert; dinner for one and a half; a visit to the chiropodist, to name a few.