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gbartomi
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Hello I hope everyone is well. I would like to see what you guys think about this watch. I got it for 250 usd. The bracelet is pretty shot but it’s original omega bracelet. The case has some nicks here and there but I’ve seen worse. The dial isn’t too bad but depending on the light there’s definitely some spots. It runs good and keeps great time, honestly I can’t believe how good it is. So my questions are is it worth getting it replated. Replateit will replate the watch and case for around 200 according to their site. It’s only 5 microns which kinda sucks but it would still be a lot better than what it is. Or should I just keep it on the leather strap and wear it and just keep the omega bracelet with it for if I ever want to sell it. Do you guys think it’s worth 450 to 500 after it’s been replated or should I just keep it like it is. It does look nice on the leather strap so if I have to just wear it like that I’m fine with that too. I don’t think 250 was too bad of a deal for a working automatic seamaster of this vintage. Even if it is a cal 1020. Thanks for your thoughts and help. Sorry about the photos, I hope they are ok I did the best I could.

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dsio
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You'll never get the money back out of it that you put into it as there are a lot of these and there are original examples in decent shape for $500 or less on eBay from time to time, I'd suggest either wear it as is and enjoy it for what it is, a genuine vintage Omega with a decent movement that's had a bit of a hard life, or sell it and buy a better and cleaner example at a higher price point
 
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You have a watch with proportionate wear on case and patina on dial. If you replate the case it will be shiny and out of place with the dial.
Forget about the bracelet it’s too far gone.
I would just wear and enjoy it for what it is- a funky working vintage Omega.
 
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I definitely wouldn’t bother spending money replating this unless it has sentimental value.

That’s the problem with cheap, less desirable Omegas in average condition. You can buy them for a few hundred but as soon as you do anything to them, such as a service, you spend more than they’ll ever be worth.
 
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dsio dsio
You'll never get the money back out of it that you put into it as there are a lot of these and there are original examples in decent shape for $500 or less on eBay from time to time, I'd suggest either wear it as is and enjoy it for what it is, a genuine vintage Omega with a decent movement that's had a bit of a hard life, or sell it and buy a better and cleaner example at a higher price point
Yea that’s kind of what I figured. Thanks for your input.
 
gbartomi
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SOG53 SOG53
You have a watch with proportionate wear on case and patina on dial. If you replate the case it will be shiny and out of place with the dial.
Forget about the bracelet it’s too far gone.
I would just wear and enjoy it for what it is- a funky working vintage Omega.
Yea those are good points. That’s kind of what I was thinking. I’ll probably just wear it as is. Thank for your response.
 
gbartomi
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Davidt Davidt
I definitely wouldn’t bother spending money replating this unless it has sentimental value.

That’s the problem with cheap, less desirable Omegas in average condition. You can buy them for a few hundred but as soon as you do anything to them, such as a service, you spend more than they’ll ever be worth.
Yea I hear you. The fact that this one didn’t need a service and was keeping time to a few seconds a day was pretty much the only reason I bought it. I wanted a decent working vintage omega was working that I could wear that wasnt crazy expensive. Thanks for your help.
 
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