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Omega Seamaster Vintage - Thoughts on this one?

jshaw083
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Hey guys,

Asking your opinion on this one (not looking to buy, just interested whether you all think it's original). Looks original to me. At first, I though some of the "Seamaster" text was missing from the dial, but I think it's just a scratch on the crystal. Font looks OK to me, and the case looks sharp.


Thanks again OF,
-J.
 
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Caliber561
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Looks good to me. It's probably been polished once or twice, which is pretty typical for the SS 1960s De Villes.
The hands look good to me since sometimes the tritium lume turns a sort of algae-like color even when the lume on the dial remains a nice cream.

Does the crystal have the Omega Logo in the center?
 
Edward53
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It's fine, a nice original Seamaster c. 1961. Why don't you want to buy it? If it's not available, why do you care whether it's original or not?
 
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Edward53 Edward53
It's fine, a nice original Seamaster c. 1961. Why don't you want to buy it? If it's not available, why do you care whether it's original or not?

Maybe to learn?
 
Edward53
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Edward53 Edward53
It's fine, a nice original Seamaster c. 1961. Why don't you want to buy it? If it's not available, why do you care whether it's original or not?

bubba48 bubba48
Maybe to learn?

I don't mind offering an opinion on watches a learner might be considering, or ones they already own. But if it's just some random watch in which they have no personal interest, that's just being lazy and they can do their own research.
 
jshaw083
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Yes, it was indeed to learn. I think claiming I'm lazy is a bit of a stretch. I mean, I have been reading around posts about they key things to look for with regards to spotting frankenwatches and re-dials. I'm been scouring ebay, and comparing the ones I think are genuine to other watches from the same reference/year. That's how I came to identify this watch (which you guys have confirmed as likely being genuine)!

Although I'm trying to read up on things and do my own research, I think it's fairly common in most fields that you try to confirm your suspicions/reasoning with people who have much more experience than you. That's how you learn and get better. That's all I was trying to do. I don't have a lot of money to spare right now on watches, hence why I'm not considering this purchase. But, I'm also trying to participate on these forums and learn in the process.
 
Edward53
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If you're not in a position to buy right now, understood and fair enough.
 
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jshaw083 jshaw083
Yes, it was indeed to learn. I think claiming I'm lazy is a bit of a stretch. I mean, I have been reading around posts about they key things to look for with regards to spotting frankenwatches and re-dials. I'm been scouring ebay, and comparing the ones I think are genuine to other watches from the same reference/year. That's how I came to identify this watch (which you guys have confirmed as likely being genuine)!

Although I'm trying to read up on things and do my own research, I think it's fairly common in most fields that you try to confirm your suspicions/reasoning with people who have much more experience than you. That's how you learn and get better. That's all I was trying to do. I don't have a lot of money to spare right now on watches, hence why I'm not considering this purchase. But, I'm also trying to participate on these forums and learn in the process.
I wouldn’t worry! Most gents here are happy to engage you in the conversation. People understand generally that you calibrate your own understanding by talking about what you see, having others point out what you miss.
 
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