Omega Seamaster help

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cfw

·Sep 30, 2024

Hi guys, I am looking for some info on this Omega, I think its a 14730-1 SC but not entirely sure, guy wants to swap me for my TAG Heuer wah111a, watch cost me $500

 

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Davidt

·Sep 30, 2024

Hard to tel much about the condition from those photos.
The dial appears original but better photos needed to confirm

 

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Dan S

·Sep 30, 2024

The fair market value of your watch is more relevant than how much you paid. What do you think you could get for it? Probably not much.

 

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·Sep 30, 2024

Dan S

The fair market value of your watch is more relevant than how much you paid. What do you think you could get for it? Probably not much.

I am not looking to sell now, I'd like to wear it a while, but that said if I do sell in a year or so I don't want to loose money.

 

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·Sep 30, 2024

Davidt

Hard to tel much about the condition from those photos.
The dial appears original but better photos needed to confirm

I am meeting up with the guy on Saturday. Dial dies look original and not concerned about condition as I can refurb the watch myself. Apparently these came in 2 versions a 34mm and a 36mm

 

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Davidt

·Sep 30, 2024

There’s no 36mm version. It’s 34mm and depending on what reference it is, there may be a 32mm version.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 30, 2024

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I am not looking to sell now, I'd like to wear it a while, but that said if I do sell in a year or so I don't want to loose money.

I guess I didn't make myself clear. If you are asking whether it's a fair trade or not, we need to know the current value of your Tag Heuer, not how much you paid. If you are saying that it's the current value, then OK. It's not a crazy trade if you like the Omega.

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X350 XJR

·Sep 30, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Looks like it's missing some lume in the minute hand and the seconds hand is a too short replacement.

 

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·Oct 1, 2024

Davidt

There’s no 36mm version. It’s 34mm and depending on what reference it is, there may be a 32mm version.

Thats sounds more right 😆

 

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·Oct 1, 2024

Dan S

I guess I didn't make myself clear. If you are asking whether it's a fair trade or not, we need to know the current value of your Tag Heuer, not how much you paid. If you are saying that it's the current value, then OK. It's not a crazy trade if you like the Omega.

Around $650

 

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·Oct 1, 2024

X350 XJR

Looks like it's missing some lume in the minute hand and the seconds hand is a too short replacement.

Good eye thanks

 

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Dan S

·Oct 1, 2024

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Around $650

So you paid $500 for a pre-owned quartz watch, and now it's worth $650. Nice going, that's a 30% profit.

 

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·Oct 1, 2024

Dan S

So you paid $500 for a pre-owned quartz watch, and now it's worth $650. Nice going, that's a 30% profit.

30% profit on a quartz TAG is a win 😆

 

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DON

·Oct 1, 2024

Not worth the trade. In the Omegas current condition. Maybe $300 or so. Other opinions may differ

 

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·Oct 1, 2024

DON

Not worth the trade. In the Omegas current condition. Maybe $300 or so. Other opinions may differ

I think $300-$400 is a reasonable value between collectors. The OP will have to decide if he really thinks he could sell his watch for $650, after fees and shipping.

 

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·Oct 1, 2024

Dan S

I think $300-$400 is a reasonable value between collectors. The OP will have to decide if he really thinks he could sell his watch for $650, after fees and shipping.

Depends on the condition of his watch, but ebay check shows the watch sells for about $500+/- on average

The Omega looks rough and average condition, so who know what else it needs. If a service is required. Not that great of a trade

Shipping is paid by the buyer

 

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·Oct 23, 2024

So just an update. Sold the TAG for $500 and bought this Certina DS1 powermatic 80 for $270 full set

 

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Dan S

·Oct 23, 2024

At this rate, you will end up with a Timex and some extra cash.

 

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·Oct 25, 2024

Dan S

At this rate, you will end up with a Timex and some extra cash.

I take it u never owned a Certina before

 

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·Oct 25, 2024

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I take it u never owned a Certina before

I've owned Certinas from the pre-Zombie era when they made great watches. Sadly, Certina, Hamilton, Mido, Tissot, Longines, etc. are now just making generic stuff under the Swatch umbrella, not even a shadow of their former selves.