Omega Seamaster mod ref BA 168.023

seamonster · Jul 17, 2013

Respectable Members

This is an exceptionally uncommon Omega Seamaster and what do you think about it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-196...016059845?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item20d5364fc5

A friend of mine has shown some interest and he would like to know, what Omega bracelet will go along with it, even though I think a leather-band looks good enough for the watch.

Thank-you.

ulackfocus · Jul 17, 2013

First, it isn't a Constellation - it's a Seamaster.

Second, it's not that uncommon - many of us own them in varying metals.

Third, it's not a badly refinished case and an original dial. The caseback is a bit polished, and opinions will vary on how far is too far.

I'd say he should be prepared to go $650, give or take. Gold capped is the least expensive of these models. If it were stainless it would sell for more.

Alpha · Jul 17, 2013

Here's one option for bracelet -

Alpha · Jul 17, 2013

I know I don't get out a lot but that is the first cyclops I have seen on a Seamaster 🙁

seamonster · Jul 17, 2013

U ulackfocus
First, it isn't a Constellation - it's a Seamaster.

Second, it's not that uncommon - many of us own them in varying metals.

Third, it's not a badly refinished case and an original dial. The caseback is a bit polished, and opinions will vary on how far is too far.

I'd say he should be prepared to go $650, give or take. Gold capped is the least expensive of these models. If it were stainless it would sell for more.

Respectable Member ulackfocus

I am terribly sorry, for thinking it is a Constellation. I must have been half-asleep or probably, my eye-sight is impaired, since the 'Use By Date' is long over.

I shall inform my friend, your opinion about the watch.

Thank-you.

seamonster · Jul 17, 2013

Alpha
Here's one option for bracelet -

Respectable Member Alpha

It looks good on bracelet, too. Surely, my friend will be happy to get the watch and later on, source for a nice bracelet, like yours. However for me, I always love a watch with a leather-band.

Thank-you.

cicindela · Jul 17, 2013

I as this the Chronometer version and these have been going for bit more, I would expect it to sell for $850 - 1000. Additionally, the seller, Ronnie Shroff, is a highly respected seller and a member here and PP. Dial is original. The cyclops is uncommon, but I have seen several, Omega did offer this option. Lugs are 19mm and take a BOR just fine. I would call the Chronometer version Uncommon, but not exceptional uncommon. The Solid Gold ones are very rare.

cicindela · Jul 17, 2013

Here is a SS non chronometer version on an Omega 1098 bracelet.

seamonster · Jul 17, 2013

cicindela
I as this the Chronometer version and these have been going for bit more, I would expect it to sell for $850 - 1000. Additionally, the seller, Ronnie Shroff, is a highly respected seller and a member here and PP. Dial is original. The cyclops is uncommon, but I have seen several, Omega did offer this option. Lugs are 19mm and take a BOR just fine.

Respectable Member cicindela

I think, my friend should concentrate on getting the watch, first. Only later on, he should source for the bracelet, since getting an excellent condition bracelet is not going to be easy. It appears I am amongst those few who do not fancy a bracelet, while there are many others, who prefer to wear their vintage-watch with one.

I think so too, the seller is a respectable eBayer.

Thank-you.

Stewart H · Jul 17, 2013

Alpha
I know I don't get out a lot but that is the first cyclops I have seen on a Seamaster 🙁

My 750 has one. You can't get the correct one now, so despite mine being scratched to *@#k, I spent two hours sanding it down with papers from 640 grade, all the way to 1 micron lapping paper, then finishing off with Polywatch.

Melhadary · Jul 17, 2013

Dear Respectable Member Seamonster,

For your reference, here's my "pleasantly purchased barn-find" 1971 SS 168.023, cal. 751 on original SS bracelet 1069 with 524 end-links, purchased at $750. Non-cyclops

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Thank you

seamonster · Jul 18, 2013

Melhadary
Dear Respectable Member Seamonster,

For your reference, here's my "pleasantly purchased barn-find" 1971 SS 168.023, cal. 751 on original SS bracelet 1069 with 524 end-links, purchased at $750. Non-cyclops

Thank you

Respectable Member Melhadary

A 'barn-find' is always exceptionally desirable, since it comes in virtually unmolested condition.

You are one of those lucky few.

Thank-you.

Omega Seamaster mod ref BA 168.023

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