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Omega Seamaster Quartz

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First of all, hello everyone.

This beautiful piece was my first Omega a couple of months ago. I bought it for 300 euros and gave it to an expert for a full service.

He told me that the watch is in very good condition. What do you all think? What is the real value? It’s not really important because I would never sell it anyway, but I’m still curious since I can’t find a similar one.

I also bought an f300Hz, but the expert said that the movement/system is pure trash 😂

Greetings from Germany.

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Passover
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Hi and welcome!

Nice looking watch, looks good on your wrist.

Best way to determin the value of a watch is -IMO- get the reference number (on the inside of the caseback on an Omega) and check the 'sold' listings on ebay.

The watchband seems to be a bit too small for the watch, is it 18mm and the lug width is 19?

Of course you can keep it as it is...

So take a seat and enjoy Omegaforums!
 
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These vintage quartz watches are really underated. Unlike modern quartz made with injection molded plastic the old ones used metal plates and jeweled bearings.
 
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Passover Passover
Hi and welcome!

Nice looking watch, looks good on your wrist.

Best way to determin the value of a watch is -IMO- get the reference number (on the inside of the caseback on an Omega) and check the 'sold' listings on ebay.

The watchband seems to be a bit too small for the watch, is it 18mm and the lug width is 19?

Of course you can keep it as it is...

So take a seat and enjoy Omegaforums!
First of all, a big thank you for the warm welcome!


I’ve already tried checking eBay, but unfortunately, there are no sold listings for this specific reference number. The number is Omega 196.0073, and the watch seems to be quite hard to find on eBay in general.


Also, thanks for pointing that out! I definitely learned something new today. I never noticed it before, but you’re right, the strap is 18mm, so I guess I’ll need a 19mm one.
 
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These vintage quartz watches are really underated. Unlike modern quartz made with injection molded plastic the old ones used metal plates and jeweled bearings.
They are quite affordable, too
Actually, I just picked up another one on Vinted today for €250 in very good condition.
It was a barn find, and the seller even took it to a watchmaker today to have it inspected. He sent me the receipt
everything is in perfect working order.

I love this watch so much that I ended up buying a second one for my father 😂

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Passover
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Be carefull, don't end as a watch addict like so many of us here....

Or is it already too late? 😉
 
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Passover Passover
Be carefull, don't end as a watch addict like so many of us here....

Or is it already too late? 😉
I guess it’s too late I’m guess I’m gonna buy a omega Seamaster chronograph in near future and my wife is already complaining 😂
 
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Oh lord this one is a beauty !! Never saw this .. It looks unique
Thanks - ref 198.0112 and see the thread for more. They're out there and not too dear!
 
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Thanks - ref 198.0112 and see the thread for more. They're out there and not too dear!
I found couple of them on eBay. They not that expensive tho‘ I like it. At first I thought they way to expensive 😅 maybe I’ll buy one of those if I can sell my 2. Omega. Would fit perfect to my collection. 1 gold 1 silver 😬
 
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If you wanted a "full service", the watchmaker just changed the battery. Not sure if this watch has ever seen a real service before, and yes these Omega quartz watches can be serviced. And only because it is running after a battery change doesn't mean that it should not be serviced or doesnt't need one.
Don't want to talk down your watch, I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.
Just wanted to mention it.
 
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lenndon lenndon
If you wanted a "full service", the watchmaker just changed the battery. Not sure if this watch has ever seen a real service before, and yes these Omega quartz watches can be serviced. And only because it is running after a battery change doesn't mean that it should not be serviced or doesnt't need one.
Don't want to talk down your watch, I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.
Just wanted to mention it.
No, really, he did service it. It took him three weeks, and in the meantime, I went there for my other Omega f300 watch, and he showed me my Seamaster Quartz completely disassembled
 
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Sorry then, I tought the receipt on one of the picture is after the service.
 
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Sorry then, I tought the receipt on one of the picture is after the service.
It is 😅😅😅😢
 
cbr_650r92
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Sorry then, I tought the receipt on one of the picture is after the service.
Sorry I got it confused. This is the watch that I bought for my father. This watch only loses 0,8 secs per day. This is only the receipt for the battery change
 
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lenndon lenndon
Sorry then, I tought the receipt on one of the picture is after the service.
This is the receipt for the real service from my first omega
 
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