OMEGA Seamaster Ref.2577-2 Bumper - Thoughts please?

SOG53

Did you mention the asking price? Always helpful to get input on that prior to purchasing.

seekingseaquest

There are hundreds of variants, so unless you’re willing to spend a couple years studying before buying, it’s not a surprise that you haven’t seen this exact one. This variant looks fine to me.

Price isn’t cheap, but it’s a nice example so I’m not going to judge.

Dan S

Looks fine to me. The asking price is very high IMO. I sold a nicer 2577 last year for less than half that amount, and. I think it was a fair price.

padders

If you like the general fat lug Seamaster aesthetic, also take a look at Ref 2846 which is a slightly later full rotor model that looks similar but debatably has a more sophisticated movement.

Dan S

Looks fine to me. The asking price is very high IMO. I sold a nicer 2577 last year for less than half that amount, and. I think it was a fair price.

mrEgon

From the thread I mentioned earlier, the dial is a different variation. However, it’s still an Omega Automatic Seamaster, if it is what you mean. As said happened for early model.

SOG53

2846

mrEgon

I see you’re very focused on the dial’s uniqueness, and I'll give you my personal unrequested bunch of thought about that.

As mentioned, there are so many variations that it’s very unlikely it is a genuine rarity. I’ve personally bought watches with dial and hand configurations I couldn’t find anywhere until, eventually, the same setup popped up here and there on the web. For me, the main point of comparing references is to verify a piece’s originality and legitimacy, not its one-of-a-kind status.

If you’re considering buying this watch for its supposed (but improbable) dial uniqueness, I wouldn’t make that a key criterion. Personally, I’d be more concerned about the dial’s imperfections around the edges, possible replaced parts in the movement, and whether the watch is worth the asking price or not.

Again personally, for me it’s about balancing the cost and the value you derive from the purchase. If you love a watch as it is and feel it’s worth its price, then get it and enjoy it (if instead are planning to flip it, that’s a completely different matter).

Research and asking for advice in that sense, avoid finding out later that the watch you thought was perfect has hidden flaws or isn’t as original or unique as you believed, that might turn in ruining the emotional satisfaction of this game of hunting, possessing and taking care of vintage pieces.

mrEgon

I see you’re very focused on the dial’s uniqueness, and I'll give you my personal unrequested bunch of thought about that.

As mentioned, there are so many variations that it’s very unlikely it is a genuine rarity. I’ve personally bought watches with dial and hand configurations I couldn’t find anywhere until, eventually, the same setup popped up here and there on the web. For me, the main point of comparing references is to verify a piece’s originality and legitimacy, not its one-of-a-kind status.

If you’re considering buying this watch for its supposed (but improbable) dial uniqueness, I wouldn’t make that a key criterion. Personally, I’d be more concerned about the dial’s imperfections around the edges, possible replaced parts in the movement, and whether the watch is worth the asking price or not.

Again personally, for me it’s about balancing the cost and the value you derive from the purchase. If you love a watch as it is and feel it’s worth its price, then get it and enjoy it (if instead are planning to flip it, that’s a completely different matter).

Research and asking for advice in that sense, avoid finding out later that the watch you thought was perfect has hidden flaws or isn’t as original or unique as you believed, that might turn in ruining the emotional satisfaction of this game of hunting, possessing and taking care of vintage pieces.