One for my husband, now one for me! :)

LeightsBach · Aug 14, 2024

Firstly, I cannot thank you all enough for your guidance and help. I ended up purchasing a GORGEOUS Seamaster from @nanjingcigaretes via this forum, and it’s positively perfect. Husband loves it too (ha!).

I’ve now been bitten by the bug and looking for a ladies version of Omega, 60s style. Ladymatic looks cool. As does Seamaster.

And then I’ve just stumbled across this:
https://www.clevedonsalerooms.com/a...to=0&au=&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1

Not to everyone’s taste, I appreciate, but I think it’s interesting. But, my question to you… worth the gamble…??

Thanks so much 😀

DaveK · Aug 14, 2024

The dial looks pretty grubby on that one. You might not love it so much in the light of day.

My wife has small wrists, but still prefers men’s watches. They are easier to read and have a more contemporary wrist presence than cocktail watches. Something to consider…

moreomegas · Aug 14, 2024

Like the style but wait for something in better condition. Don't want you to have buyer's remorse with a "grubby" watch like Dave mentioned.

LeightsBach · Aug 14, 2024

Thanks both! I thought the same, though wondered if I was being too picky and weather could be cleaned.

I do have a men’s watch I’ve worn for years - now looking for a smaller one for fancier nights out. 😀

dsio · Aug 14, 2024

That one is in bad shape, definitely you can do a lot better as it's a buyer's market for vintage ladies watches. I wrote a few articles on vintage ladies Omega's here if you're interested: https://stories.omegaforums.net/tag/ladies-watches/

LeightsBach · Aug 14, 2024

dsio
That one is in bad shape, definitely you can do a lot better as it's a buyer's market for vintage ladies watches. I wrote a few articles on vintage ladies Omega's here if you're interested: https://stories.omegaforums.net/tag/ladies-watches/

Thank you so much for sharing!!

mseamaster · Aug 14, 2024

One more vote for 30 mm watches for women. Much more visible. The dial on the linked one looks worn to me too btw.

UncleBuck · Aug 14, 2024

1950's-60's Mid-century Men's 33-35mm look killer on today's Ladies !!!

DaveK · Aug 14, 2024

L LeightsBach
Thanks both! I thought the same, though wondered if I was being too picky and weather could be cleaned.

I do have a men’s watch I’ve worn for years - now looking for a smaller one for fancier nights out. 😀

DaveK · Aug 14, 2024

You can be as picky as your patience and budget allow. For the most part, dials cannot be cleaned - when people try, most often it removes everything including what they wanted to keep.

LeightsBach · Sep 9, 2024

Back on the hunt. Would welcome any and all thoughts on the following two:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20498286...ZsIc-EQRuG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Just reduced to £175
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17631060...ZsIc-EQRuG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

As always, thank you 🙏🏼
Nada

Dan S · Sep 9, 2024

Please post photos, not links.

smorrisonmd · Sep 9, 2024

I realize you are looking for a "smaller" watch, but I also think 30mm should be the minimum.

Trex66 · Sep 10, 2024

Dan S
Please post photos, not links.

Yes! I was about to say, because some of those links are empty now and no photos can be seen.. too bad

LeightsBach · Sep 10, 2024

Ah, sorry, sorry! I thought it would be easier, but can appreciate why the opposite.

The first:

OMEGA De Ville Ladies Manual Gold Plated Watch 511.562 for £250