Omega Seamaster Deville Identification Help!

SaviorOfScreens · Wed. 12:56pm

PHOTOS:

https://imgur.com/a/49MWiug

My Mother works at a consignment shop and on occasion they receive watches, usually fashion pieces or women's watches. However, this Omega came in and with her sweet discount factored in I am considering it. Obviously the bracelet is third party... crystal looks like it too? This era and model are not my expertise, I've been unable to find a reference # to match and am unable to open the watch without purchasing. Just looking for more information from the great Omega minds here, and whether or not it's worth purchasing as is.

What I think I know:
No older than 1962
Dial looks solid, as does the crown and case back?
There is an automatic movement inside the watch
Certification at the bottom of the dial reads "Swiss Made T" - this in particular has thrown off my research, as the watches I've found which appear most similar feature some version of "Swiss Made" or "T Swiss Made T"

enough rambling, any help is greatly appreciated - Thanks!

Dan S · Wed. 1:03pm

Looks legit based on one photo. Not the bracelet of course. Entry-level collectible, but worth buying at the right price. We would need to know the price to advise you, so it's best to give information up front instead of parceling it out bit by bit.

SaviorOfScreens · Wed. 1:04pm

Thanks for the reply, Dan. Would be around $300 USD

Dan S · Wed. 1:06pm

Better photos would help, but it's probably worth $300.

Dan S · Wed. 1:08pm

The reason I'm hedging is that value depends a lot on condition, and we really can't judge very well from that photo.

Davidt · Wed. 1:19pm

Can you post photos rather than links. The photos can’t be viewed in some countries.

ErichKeane · Wed. 1:23pm

There's a few more photos there now I expect. I'd DEFINITELY pay $300 for that. It looks to be in quite good shape, nice dial and hands, and case is good. Perhaps has been polished but I'm not knowledgeable enough to know for sure.

Here's the better 2 photos (other 2 aren't very useful).

padders · Wed. 1:33pm

I just posted suggesting it may be the 31mm ladies version but having put a 34mm watch on my wrist and compared with the pic above, I may be being pessimistic. If it's the full size mens version, over $300 doesn't sound unreasonable but don't forget the $2-300 needed for a service. If it is in fact the kids/ladies version, halve your price estimations.

ErichKeane · Wed. 1:39pm

padders
I just posted suggesting it may be the 31mm ladies version but having put a 34mm watch on my wrist and compared with the pic above, I may be being pessimistic. If it's the full size mens version, over $300 doesn't sound unreasonable but don't forget the $2-300 needed for a service. If it is in fact the kids/ladies version, halve your price estimations.

There is a measurement photo that I didn't add because smuggling photos on my phone was annoying.

BUT, based on this it is touch touch to tell? 31 mm is under 1-1/4, and this seems to be a bit over that?

Honestly, as a lady's watch I'd probably pay $300 for it and consider it a 'not quite a deal'. If its the 34, definitely a deal.

padders · Wed. 1:52pm

Looking at that I now do suspect it is the mid size (ie very small to modern tastes). If it's 34.5mm or whatever all is well but that looks smaller to me. The full size model would be 1 1/3" across in imperial units and that doesn't seem to be, though the photo isn't all that clear.

ErichKeane · Wed. 2:01pm

padders
Looking at that I now do suspect it is the mid size (ie very small to modern tastes). If it's 34.5mm or whatever all is well but that looks smaller to me. The full size model would be 1 1/3" across in imperial units and that doesn't seem to be, though the photo isn't all that clear.

yeah, its a little tough to tell. 34mm is 1.338, which is a bit(0.5mm) over the 1-5/16 (line directly between the 1/4 and 3/8 mark), and unless perspective is weird, I have a hard time figuring it is more than that.

I'm coming around on your perspective here too that this is a 31mm, where $300 is a 'might be about right'.

That said @SaviorOfScreens : This is going to require a service, likely $300 minimum, in order to last any amount of time. I have the above opinion (willingness to pay $300 for it) because I can service myself, but the real math in your head should be "is this worth about $600", which the answer is unequivocally "no".

SaviorOfScreens · Wed. 2:04pm

padders
Looking at that I now do suspect it is the mid size (ie very small to modern tastes). If it's 34.5mm or whatever all is well but that looks smaller to me. The full size model would be 1 1/3" across in imperial units and that doesn't seem to be, though the photo isn't all that clear.

I am going off my Mom's measurement photos (shame on her!) I did try this on and can report it's definitely a 34ishmm - in line with the other watches I have at that size

Davidt · Wed. 2:13pm

Looks like the full size one to me. The 31mm has a different case ‘back’

padders · Wed. 2:13pm

if its 34 or 34.5mm all good. Having checked back, the mid size is in fact 32mm so they can be hard to tell apart at first at it doesn't sound much but you can really tell in hand. Note you don't include the crown in that measurement, it is the width of the case across excluding the crown. If it's 34mm inc the crown you do have troubles!

I got caught with a 32mm version at what looked like a a cheap ebay auction once thinking I had the full size, sneaky seller hadn't given the dimensions. Once bitten...,.

sheepdoll · Wed. 2:30pm

As least I do not have to worry if it is a ladies version 😉

Dan S · Wed. 2:30pm

I think $300 is a good price for it. Looks legit and original to me, with some aging of the dial lacquer and a heavily polished case-back, probably to address some pitting. Good price for a wearable watch.

HorsinTime · Wed. 9:10pm

I'd be buying that for $300 twelve times out of ten! The size does not appear to be an issue to me.

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