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Potential purchase of Seamaster 165.002, cal 552 from 1968. After some advice

  1. DJG2645 Jan 19, 2020

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    Dear Forum,

    I am hunting out my first vintage Seamaster and have luckily managed to avoid some close calls with...let's just say not the right watches thanks to the experts on this forum :) hugely greatfull.

    So I am reaching out once again, I have been contacted by someone selling their Seamaster...they have given a good amount of detail (original, un polished, small dent around the 9-10 but hardly visible) and been open to suggest I post the images on here for comment which is encouraging and priced at £475. Any comments appreciated here they are;

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  2. OMEGuy Jan 19, 2020

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    The watch looks very good, unpolished and clean and the price sounds fair...

    Is the bracelet included?
     
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  3. downtownbobbyb Jan 19, 2020

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    Nice crisp looking watch and price is definitely reasonable.
     
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  4. downtownbobbyb Jan 19, 2020

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    Hope you get the bracelet too
     
  5. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 19, 2020

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    Just buy it, already.
     
  6. Shabbaz Jan 19, 2020

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    Nice
     
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  7. kip595 Jan 19, 2020

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    As my old friend David used to say in his Cockney-born accent, "That's a goer, mate." :thumbsup:
     
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  8. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 19, 2020

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  9. KingCrouchy Jan 19, 2020

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    Looks great, go for it.:thumbsup:
     
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  10. lindo Jan 19, 2020

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    Nice and original. And with the bracelet the price is right.
     
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  11. DJG2645 Jan 22, 2020

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    Morning all,

    I wanted to reach out to thank you all for the advice on this thread and share the thrilling news that I received this watch this morning and couldn't be happier! The seller was anabsolute pleasure to deal with and went above and beyond to ensure I was confident and happy with the purchase. it was his idea I posted this thread in the first place!

    I find the OF amazing, with all the info and all you lot ready with your advice and experience so thank you once again!

    I am a very happy Seamaster owner and will wear it with pride!

    Cheers,
    Dave
     
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  12. Shabbaz Jan 22, 2020

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    Congratulations and enjoy!
     
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  13. Maganator Jan 22, 2020

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    That is good news!

    Now, let us see some more photos of the thing!
     
  14. wilderbeast Jan 22, 2020

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    Great catch! This is a versatile watch that dresses both up and down and has some lovely vintage style to it. Wear in good health!
     
  15. Capt Cave Man Jan 22, 2020

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    Congratulations Dave @DJG2645 wear it in good health! If your local to Cambridgeshire/Norfolk, perhaps a catch-up is in order to show it off over a pint :thumbsup:
     
  16. DJG2645 Jan 22, 2020

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  17. DJG2645 Jan 22, 2020

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    Sorry for bombarding :D
     
  18. janice&fred Jan 22, 2020

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    what he said!
     
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  19. KingCrouchy Jan 22, 2020

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    Looks great on your wrist, enjoy it and wear it in good health.:thumbsup:
     
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  20. ChrisN Jan 22, 2020

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    Very nice and I hope you enjoy it.

    Regards, Chris
     
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