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Opinion on 1962 Omega Tresor cal.286

gregp
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Hello,
I keep an eye on 1962 Omega Tresor and I would appreciate honest opinion about authenticity and valuation.

Upsides:
  • decent 35mm case size
  • sharp edged case / crown
  • genuine unrestored dial
  • omega stamped acrylic crystal (most likely replaced)
Downsides:
  • aftermarket strap / original buckle missing
  • slightly blemished dial, however that's highly subjective
  • no authenticity certificate / original box

It is priced around $2k / 1750EUR.

Looking forward to comments / opinions, thanks!

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ErichKeane
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Honestly, looks pretty great to me at a reasonable price. If you're ok with the dial condition (I would be), and that it is hand-wind only, I'd say go for it.

I'd want to pop it on a timegrapher to see how it is doing amplitude wise to determine if it needs servicing/overall health, but otherwise, looks like a beautiful watch to me. Though, I'm far from an expert on these.
 
gregp
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ErichKeane ErichKeane
Honestly, looks pretty great to me at a reasonable price. If you're ok with the dial condition (I would be), and that it is hand-wind only, I'd say go for it.

I'd want to pop it on a timegrapher to see how it is doing amplitude wise to determine if it needs servicing/overall health, but otherwise, looks like a beautiful watch to me. Though, I'm far from an expert on these.
I don't mind the hand-winding at all, I would not wear it daily - typical dress watch use. Surely, I'd prefer unblemished dial, however it's still 'better' than reconditioned one / redialed watch
 
noelekal
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I would be happy to own it and wear it. The price seems realistic.

Unless one is a collector of strict originality the lack of original buckle and strap should not hinder from the enjoyment of a great watch and accumulation of watch boxes can be an annoying storage nuisance, taking up space.

I was five years old in 1962 so wouldn't be the original owner who purchased the watch with box and receipts. The original purchaser would very likely be over a century old by now. The watch would be what is important to me at this point in time.

One could enjoy wearing it while doing a search for original type box, buckle, and strap. To me this would beat passing on a watch I liked.
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noelekal
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I have a humble 1962 Seamaster 30 with the same 386 movement and it’s a first rate timekeeper and a most pleasing watch to wear.

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gregp gregp
I don't mind the hand-winding at all, I would not wear it daily - typical dress watch use. Surely, I'd prefer unblemished dial, however it's still 'better' than reconditioned one / redialed watch
The 286 is a fantastic movement. I wear my Seamaster 30 (also from 1962) around twice a week and it runs beautifully, just under +2 seconds a day. Winding it and listening to the clicks is a pleasure, not a chore.
 
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