Omega Seamaster DeVille: How did I do for $435 USD all in?

C Master · Sep 30, 2023

Thanks again to @dsio for recommending this DeVille from ebay. I recieved it today and it is my first vintage omega. It looks incredible and I'm very happy with it. Of course, I'd love to hear and greatly appreciate all of your opinions... Here are the photos:

malilis · Sep 30, 2023

Nice watch ! worth a thorough cleaning and a service of the movement ..

dsio · Sep 30, 2023

It’s hard to get a dress watch that nice with a high quality automatic movement for not much more than a MoonSwatch, I’d highly recommend getting it serviced by a good independent watchmaker just to ensure you're not causing metal on metal wear, it’ll keep excellent time afterwards. The crystal should polish up well too.

C Master · Sep 30, 2023

dsio
It’s hard to get a dress watch that nice with a high quality automatic movement for not much more than a MoonSwatch, I’d highly recommend getting it serviced by a good independent watchmaker just to ensure you're not causing metal on metal wear, it’ll keep excellent time afterwards. The crystal should polish up well too.

Awesome, I will, thanks for the tip.

The seller accepts returns - just as absolute confirmation, nothing in these photos warrants any concern right? Doesn't appear overly polished to me, and the dial certainly looks legit. The days and days of noticing the smallest of details on the redials, etc throughout my hunt has made me paranoid! Thank you.

140dave · Sep 30, 2023

I think it’s a good $435 watch, keep it. Serviced with a new crystal it will look really sharp and wear well IMO.

C Master · Sep 30, 2023

140dave
I think it’s a good $435 watch, keep it. Serviced with a new crystal it will look really sharp and wear well IMO.

Awesome, yea. You think replacing the crystal would be a better option rather than just polishing? Thanks for your response.

140dave · Sep 30, 2023

C Master
Awesome, yea. You think replacing the crystal would be a better option rather than just polishing? Thanks for your response.

Can’t tell how deep the scratches are, but yes it may be able to be polished. I generally replace on a watch like this, little value to an original crystal on this particular watch for me, I would go with a good clean one. Other can and May disagree on that point.

Bruce235 · Sep 30, 2023

That crystal looks like a replacement is warranted. Otherwise a very nice watch. Enjoy!

SOG53 · Sep 30, 2023

Assuming you are getting it serviced anyway, easy to replace crystal- new crystal and seals with be part of making it water resistant, and it will look great.

C Master · Oct 1, 2023

Question for everyone - How do I pick a size of strap that will fit this watch? Its a 34mm deville, so what strap is appropriate? Thanks so much

Bruce235 · Oct 1, 2023

18mm lug width, did it say in original ad?
I like the current strap.

C Master · Oct 1, 2023

Bruce235
18mm lug width, did it say in original ad?

It didn't. I measured and it seems to be 18mm, but I simply don't trust myself haha.

dennis2807 · Oct 1, 2023

18mm seems to be the most common lug width with a 16mm buckle

Omega Seamaster DeVille: How did I do for $435 USD all in?

C Master

malilis

dsio

C Master

140dave

C Master

140dave

Bruce235

SOG53

C Master

Bruce235

C Master

dennis2807

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