Opinions Needed on this De Ville 162 046

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newtothegame10

·May 30, 2024

Hello, new to the vintage scene but interested in picking up this vintage omega. Can't get a photo of the movement but just wanted to get a second opinion on authenticity of it and what you would pay. Thank you!

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X350 XJR

·May 30, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Need some much larger photos of the dial but generally the watch appears genuine. Since much of the value of a vintage watch is in the originality of the dial being able to see it clearly is vitally important.

Have you Googled the reference number yourself?

Check eBay SOLD listings for value.

 

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newtothegame10

·May 30, 2024

Hey thanks for the reply. Just added a clearer photo of the dial. As for the reference and previous history, I can only seem to find models with different dials and not ones that perfectly match this one. This is really the only example of a match.

 

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X350 XJR

·May 30, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Dial looks OK, grey linen pattern is a known variant for this reference.

I was easily able to find several using Google.

 

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newtothegame10

·May 30, 2024

Any price range you'd aim for? Also im seeing a few with omega logos on the caseback but not sure if that's a different year.

 

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newtothegame10

·May 30, 2024

also would it be possible to link those? the one's im seeing don't have the dates on them.

 

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Dan S

·May 30, 2024

Just gather prices from reasonably similar comps. Condition matters much more than date or no date. I don’t think the price I would aim for is relevant for you. I’d only consider that watch at a bargain price. You may very likely be willing to pay more. What is the asking price? We can at least tell you if it’s in the right ballpark.

 

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newtothegame10

·May 30, 2024

Haha I appreciate the honest response. I am in the market for a de ville as I am a really big fan of the overall design. Listed price is 890 cad (650 usd), but am planning on negotiating to approx 800 cad (if possible but I believe!) (585usd). It would be all local so no shipping.

 

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X350 XJR

·May 30, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

I don't see this as more than $400-$450 max USD and the dial would have to be near perfect at that price.

 

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newtothegame10

·May 30, 2024

Ok great, thank you! Any comps you are basing that off of? I don't see any direct past sales apart from the one I linked earlier

 

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Dan S

·May 30, 2024

When you follow the sales of thousands of watches every year, you get pretty well calibrated for common references. However, if you love the watch, it’s a convenient buy, and you won’t mind losing money when you sell it, don’t let us stop you. A few hundred dollars isn’t lifechanging.

TBH, my bigger concern is the dial. It can be ok to overpay for a great example, but you do t won’t to overpay for a watch with significant flaws.

 

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newtothegame10

·May 30, 2024

Awesome, I appreciate the advice. Will definitely keep you all posted on the outcome/if i get it. Thanks again!