I screwed the pooch big time on my last vintage purchase (which I can hopefully get my money back for) but I've taken some of what you all have said and applied it while looking at some new candidates. The dial does appear to be repainted, looks much too new for that to be its original paint job. But then I'm lost when it comes to vintage. Any input?













Also the movement looks a bit off - as if it may have been another color before but faded. Probably just me though.

 

I've just gone on a reading spree as a matter of fact! Been slowly making my way though the "not inquiries" thread since this morning, and the "wanted" thread for an hour or so. Just came back from the for sale forum actually, lots of great stuff. Thanks for the info dsio!

 

I also recommend looking through the 'WRUW', aka what watch are you wearing today thread. I have found it very helpful to see the watches mods and fellow forum members choose to wear, as they are often some of the best examples of vintage and modern watches, (from a variety of brands), you can find. Its a very convenient way to identify which designs and models speak to your taste.

Speaking from personal experience, all of my acquisitions have been inspired by someone on this forum. Its an excellent way to establish a starting point to begin your research.

 

Thanks gator!

 

That is an excellent idea! I'm on it!

 

It actually is a very good idea. Nearly all of us have been through the ringer already so you can speed the learning curve and reduce the expense of a degree in vintage Omega by simply observing what goes on in the WRUW thread, the threads where we vet / criticize potential purchases for members asking, and the recommended eBay watch threads. I think the average amount of collecting experience per moderator is something like 5 years.

 

Wow, tons of experience there to pull from. Thanks ulackfocus!