I am considering to buy this 1958 Omega Seamaster, ref 2964 2 sc, cal 520. It seems in good condition to me but I am not omega educated. Could you please help a fellow watch lover? the diameter is 33mm. The seller says that it is an original timepiece, professionally restored and fully serviced. Could you also give me a rough estimate?
Thanks in advance.

 

Original, and Fully Restored don't co-exist.

Looks like a redial and a polished case - pass from me, there are always more watches...

 

Start your journey by educating yourself. https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

 

Thank you very much. I' m starting to educate myself. All the watches I have so far, I bought new from AD. For some reason vintage watches attract me a lot so I have to learn.

 

If you have time could you please point some of the tells of the redial. Does anybody have a photo of the original?

 

I'm sure an internet search will help you there. Also, if you could provide a link to the listing, we can review the listing.

"Professionally restored" is a euphemism for redialed or refinished. Anytime a seller says a watch is all original and professionally restored, I won't deal with them. They are purposely muddying the waters. Technically, the dial is original, but the finish isn't, therefore, it's not all original.

 

The fonts of Omega, Seamaster, and Swiss Made, the minute markers.

Also, compare each of the parts of the watch, the hands are more aged than the dial, and relimed/filled, the case has been polished to try and make it match the dial.

Some people like their watches like this, but I think you could do better.

The way you tell the good from the not so good?

Lots of experience and a ton of research.

Buying vintage as a hobby, is much like being a treasure hunter, often you'll find bottle tops, old tin cans, and broken pottery... once in a while you find a Grail.

 

An internet search gives me some images but I don't know if they show the real thing. The listing is http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-Omega-...-SN16444727-/131508767567?hash=item1e9e888b4fPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

 

Actually the treasure hunt is also part of the charm as well at least for me.

 

Same reference but different dial.