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SOLD Omega SM300 with date - Watchco style - Price cut

  1. ChrisN Feb 3, 2017

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    Omega SM300 with date, Watchco style, Calibre 565, Serial 31925403 head only for sale.

    I’ve priced this at about what it would cost me to put another one together but less £100 as it’s not fresh out of its packaging so, the price is £2400 (British pounds) net to me by bank transfer only. Shipping is extra. I’m not interested in offers or trades as I’m in no hurry to sell, thanks. Updated - now back on sale as I find myself hankering after more watchmaking equipment. Price reduced to £2300 (British pounds) which is about €2650 or $2850 at the time of writing - so a better deal than last month.

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    I have never sold anything here or on any internet site before but am fairly well known on this forum and have some buyer feedback here:
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/alpha-a-true-gent.49163/#post-595326
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/cristos71-thanks.28925/
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/smooth-and-easy-sale-to-chrisn.17750/

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    This watch did not come from Watchco and neither did any of the parts. Just to make it clear to people who are not in the know, these watches are all Omega parts being a 1960s/1970s movement transplanted into a new case with new dial, hands etc. All the new Omega parts were obtained from Cousins in the UK and I’m including the packaging for the complete case, dial, date ring and mainspring. All the other parts don’t come in a packaging worth supplying. The new parts are:
    Case complete (includes crown, bezel, case back, seal)
    Dial, date ring and hands
    Stem, case clamps etc.

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    I’m an aerospace Engineer and that’s how I make my money but have reduced to part time as am in training to be a Watchmaker so I’ve included a document showing the service on my Google drive.

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    I got this together some time ago for a friend but, due to a change in circumstances, he couldn’t take it. It’s largely been in the drawer since then and I’ve just serviced it again. It has a 31 million, so about 1970, calibre 565, running well as shown in the service document. In common with virtually all the Watchco builds, it has a curved date ring instead of the correct flat date ring but this does not affect the function.

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    This watch passes a 100m water resistance test but, if you really need this to go diving, we can discuss re-testing to a greater depth. If you remove the case back and replace it, the watch will no longer be water resistant. If you leave the crown undone when in use, it will have some water resistance due to the secondary crown seal but, only for humidity, at best.
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    As I intend to move into the watchmaking field this year, I will guarantee this watch to the buyer for one year to cover any issues with the movement, dial, hands etc., parts and labour included. That excludes any damage to the case and any damage to the internals caused by water damage or significant case impacts. I’ll also offer one free repeat service on this watch anytime within two to five years from purchase, to include all labour and any movement parts, unless water/impact damaged. In all cases, return the watch to me.
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    I am showing the head with a new inexpensive black No Decompression limits band and I’ll include that so it’s ready to go, if you want. The watch you will receive is what’s shown in the pictures and nothing else (no papers etc.).

    Please, feel free to ask any questions.

    Regards, Chris
     
    Edited Mar 16, 2017
  2. ChrisN Feb 3, 2017

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    And, of course, I missed one part of the sales rules. Within a 3 day window, the watch is returnable, if not as described.

    Regards, Chris
     
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  3. Scepticalist Feb 3, 2017

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    All working, serviced and very sensible price. Someone buy this before I feel forced to get my credit card out please!
     
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  4. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Feb 3, 2017

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    You couldn't buy from a nicer guy :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Feb 3, 2017

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    Lovely photography.
     
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  6. ChrisN Feb 4, 2017

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    As you know, I'm not really a seller so thought I'd make an effort.:D I must have another 20-30 shots like this::facepalm1::. Bit easier with a digital camera than my Bronica, although I saw the other day that Kodak are bringing Ektachrome back!

    Cheers, Chris
     
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  7. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 4, 2017

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    Good to see this one can truly live up to the usual sales pitch of "has just been serviced by my trusted watchmaker" :thumbsup:.

    If I didn't already have my no-date I'd be seriously considering this one.
     
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  8. ChrisN Feb 6, 2017

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    Weekday bump and new photo to lend some inspiration....
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    Regards, Chris
     
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  9. ChrisN Feb 8, 2017

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    One more bump.
     
  10. ChrisN Feb 10, 2017

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    Last bump for the weekend and one new photo;)
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    Cheers, Chris
     
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  11. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Feb 10, 2017

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    Good to see the seals are fine :)
     
  12. ChrisN Feb 11, 2017

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    Withdrawn.

    Thanks to OF for this forum.:thumbsup:

    Regards, Chris
     
  13. ChrisN Mar 16, 2017

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    For sale again and new price.

    Regards, Chris
     
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  14. ChrisN Mar 17, 2017

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    Friday night bump.
     
  15. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 17, 2017

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    Anyone with spare cash really should consider this piece, what more could you ask for ???
     
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  16. OMGRLX a RolexBear in disguise Mar 17, 2017

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    The key being the 'spare cash' part... ::facepalm2::
     
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  17. Greatoldone Mar 18, 2017

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    Sorely tempted.
     
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  18. Greatoldone Mar 18, 2017

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    Bugger it - check your inbox, @ChrisN
     
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  19. ChrisN Mar 18, 2017

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    OHPF. I like decisive people!
     
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  20. Greatoldone Mar 18, 2017

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    Hmmm. How do I break it to the wife though? :confused::)
     
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