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  1. omitohud Jun 22, 2015

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    I just bought a ref 145.034 GP. I saw it on ebay, like it enough to put a bid. Didnt expect to win but i did. I got it for slightly above 1k. The problem is the watch is not in as good condition as the seller described IMO. Here is what the seller posted.

    THIS IS A MENS VINTAGE AND EXTREMELY RARE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL MARK II WATCH. ITS FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND IN EXCELLENT RUNNING CONDITION.
    IT COMES WITH ORIGINAL GOLD TONE SWISS MADE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL MARK II CASE WITH ORIGINAL OMEGA SPEEDMASTER BACK. THE BAND IS LEATHER.
    THE ORIGINAL GOLD TONE CASE IS IN GREAT CONDITION SHOWING LESS THAN NORMAL SCUFFS FOR A WATCH OF ITS AGE. AS YOU CAN SEE ITS A BEAUTY. IT DOES HAVE A SMALL DING ON EDGE OF FRONT CASE BELOW THE 6:00 POSITION. THE CRYSTAL SHOWS SOME MINOR WEAR THAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED LESS THAN NORMAL FOR AGE. THE ORIGINAL FACE DIAL IS FLAWLESS.

    Here r the pics for ur consideration.

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    As u can see there r more dings n oxidation of the plating than described. Also one of the chrono pushers has lost all the plating.

    Am i too picky? Did i get it at a good price? Should i return it? All opinions r appreciated.
     
  2. Geordie Jun 22, 2015

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    what currency
     
  3. omitohud Jun 22, 2015

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    The good old greenback.
     
  4. calalum Jun 22, 2015

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    No price is a good price if you don't like it.

    Did you see the pix before you bid?
     
  5. watchlovr Jun 22, 2015

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    Depends on what the 1k is.
    £, $US, $AUS, Baht?
    I don't think it looks too bad, dial, hands and inner bezel are lovely
     
  6. Geordie Jun 22, 2015

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    Personally I think its a cracking watch. I like it a lot.
    If were talking USD i think its a good price.
     
  7. omitohud Jun 22, 2015

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    Yes but the pics from seller did not try to expose those flaws such as side view to show the plating lost of the chrono pusher, or the scratches on the case back etc. if im the seller i would try my best to show every flaws so no doubt u r getting exactly the same watch.
     
  8. omitohud Jun 22, 2015

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    It is US dollars. Thanks all.
     
  9. Geordie Jun 22, 2015

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    mention the chrono to the seller maybe they will refund some cash to buy a new one. But I still think its a very nice watch.
     
  10. chadpowe11 Jun 22, 2015

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    I think it's as described minus the chrono pusher. The dent was mentioned and case looks great.
     
  11. tpatta Happily spending my daughter’s inheritance Jun 22, 2015

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    It's a keeper to me. If you are unhappy send me a PM and I'll buy it.
     
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  12. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jun 22, 2015

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    change out the pusher and its a keeper.......

    or tpatta will purchase it...... (what a sacrifice.... but thats what friends are for.)
     
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  13. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Jun 22, 2015

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    Keep it. It's a good price. Just get it fixed
     
  14. omitohud Jun 24, 2015

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    Thanks guys. I think I will play with it for awhile. [emoji108]