If the experts can give me some insights on this watch, that will be greatly appreciated. Is it all original? The back of case doesn't have the seamaster stamped logo, is it supposed to be like that? Thanks in advance

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Ross cased front loader

https://omegaforums.net/threads/ross-14kt-cases.18171/

 

What does that mean?

 

Watch movement shipped to the US, and assembled with a US made case by Ross.

Front loader means the caseback cannot be removed and everything comes out the front.

Google "Ross case omega"

 

Thanks for the information. Does that decrease the value? Is the price reasonable? I am a newbie and any advice will be greatly appreciated

 

The watch has already been sold, are you the buyer?

 

Yes I bought it

 

Yes I bought it

 

Did I overpay?

 

Research before you buy! Can't help after.

 

I can still learn for my next purchase. So any thoughts will be greatly appreciated. What's a reasonable price of this watch? Thanks

 

No, since to you it was worth the price you paid otherwise you would not have purchased it. To determine the price to collectors you need to look at the price of similar watches that have sold on eBay.

I'd value the watch a little less then you paid but I'm not that knowledgeable on these.

 

Part of learning is doing some of your own research. The refernce number is in the back so you should be able to look at the eBay sold listings to decide if you overpaid or not. You can also try searching the internet for sold examples. Once you have done that, come back and discuss what you found. This is sort of like the Wizard of Oz asking Dorothy to bring him the wicked witches broomstick. In the end, after a boatload of effort, Dorothy learned a lot.

 

Thanks for the response

 

Thanks for replying

 

You've ended up with a decent gold watch with a dial in very nice condition. If you overpaid, it wasn't by much and you certainly did a lot better than if you'd gone to a dealer. That's not bad going for an unaided effort. If it's your first vintage Omega, you were a lot luckier than some!

 

Thank you very much for taking a look. I love vintage Omega and will keep learning from all of you

 

As a new collector myself I have 1 thing to add. I factor in the cost of a service to the total price of a new watch. If you are going to wear it and expect it to keep halfway decent time I think its a must. Plus some of these watches just deserve a little tlc after being around so long.

 

Think $300-400 for the gold and $300-400 for the rest. A Classic. Good buy for sure.