Recommended Vintage OMEGA WATCHES (only) On EBAY (NOT for Inquiries)

Olhenry56 · Sep 4, 2022

RevZMan123
All thanks to you and your hard work. How do I tip my bartender?

In addition to our tips, I think eBay should be paying Ash a hefty commission 😀
Thanks as always. I don't think I've purchased a recommendation yet, myself, but I learn a lot about what is considered a good buy by keeping up with this thread.

dsio · Sep 4, 2022

I wouldn’t pay the opening bid on this one, but I’d consider making an offer around 400 perhaps on it as the condition is quite excellent indeed.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255706914911

Engee · Sep 5, 2022

I wouldn’t normally think of this as worth mentioning here but the realised price of C shape Connies seem to be going through the roof at the moment. This cal 564 looks to be in fairly good condition and is a BIN at £850 (it’s in the U.K.). It’s hard to tell how defined the brushing is but the edge facets are there. I think the crown is wrong but otherwise I would say this isn’t a bad buy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23468462...qrq1WznTKG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

dsio · Sep 5, 2022

15 hours to go on this cheap little Cal 613 Geneve, nice example, currently $131, don’t overpay but they’re a solid first watch for sure and a great gift too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275433818947

Peemacgee · Sep 5, 2022

Engee
I wouldn’t normally think of this as worth mentioning here but the realised price of C shape Connies seem to be going through the roof at the moment. This cal 564 looks to be in fairly good condition and is a BIN at £850 (it’s in the U.K.). It’s hard to tell how defined the brushing is but the edge facets are there. I think the crown is wrong but otherwise I would say this isn’t a bad buy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23468462...qrq1WznTKG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

the crown could be correct (there are two or three that go with this reference) but I don't think I've ever seen those 'blunted' hands on a c-case
good looking case and dial though

Engee · Sep 5, 2022

Peemacgee
the crown could be correct (there are two or three that go with this reference) but I don't think I've ever seen those 'blunted' hands on a c-case
good looking case and dial though

Good spot - I hadn’t clocked those blunted hands.

Rex123 · Sep 5, 2022

Engee
I wouldn’t normally think of this as worth mentioning here but the realised price of C shape Connies seem to be going through the roof at the moment. This cal 564 looks to be in fairly good condition and is a BIN at £850 (it’s in the U.K.). It’s hard to tell how defined the brushing is but the edge facets are there. I think the crown is wrong but otherwise I would say this isn’t a bad buy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23468462...qrq1WznTKG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

not sure about the hands

gbesq · Sep 5, 2022

UncleBuck
We use WD-40 here in the States!

And don’t forget duct tape!

CanadianLobster · Sep 5, 2022

dsio
15 hours to go on this cheap little Cal 613 Geneve, nice example, currently $131, don’t overpay but they’re a solid first watch for sure and a great gift too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275433818947

What would be overpaying for this? I’m looking to get my first vintage Omega but don’t have a ton of money to spend currently

Davidt · Sep 5, 2022

Anything above $300-350 is overpaying.

Spruce · Sep 5, 2022

I like these watches, by which I mean the style and case and the 613 movement is reliable and spares are available if needed. Also comparatively cheap to service.

That said, I’d probably go along with @Davidt about value. This is a hand winder with a quick set date function and I would probably expect to pay a bit more for an automatic with a 552/565 movement.

However, it looks nice and if you really want it, come 45 minutes to go, I’d put in a top bid of $400 and hope to scare the competition off and get some change.

But postage is very high and if you’re outside the USA, you’ll have to factor in about 20% tax which probably makes the whole package over expensive.

CanadianLobster · Sep 5, 2022

Thanks, both of you. I’ll take a look at it when there’s just a little bit of time left. Hopefully there aren’t too many more people interested between now and then

dsio · Sep 5, 2022

Davidt
Anything above $300-350 is overpaying.

Agreed on that

Spruce · Sep 5, 2022

dsio
Agreed on that

I have to say that I’ve just searched eBay and I rather think that Genèves, generally, are going for a bit more than I expected

sathomasga · Sep 5, 2022

CanadianLobster
Thanks, both of you. I’ll take a look at it when there’s just a little bit of time left. Hopefully there aren’t too many more people interested between now and then

I was looking at this myself, but I'll stay out of your way. Good luck, and I hope you get to post photos of it soon.

UncleBuck · Sep 5, 2022

sathomasga
but I'll stay out of your way

Excellent example of the quality we have here on the forum.

Unfortunately, we have lurkers that feed on our evaluations and steal our prizes.

Always remember that there are thousands viewing your posted thoughts.

Sometimes a quiet reach out to a trusted mentor by pm is better suited for that wonderful piece you are chasing!

dsio · Sep 5, 2022

Gold capped DeVille with rough crystal and a second watch I don’t care about. Not the best photos which might keep it low-ish, can always dump the second watch to offset the price a bit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144705785881

CanadianLobster · Sep 5, 2022

sathomasga
I was looking at this myself, but I'll stay out of your way. Good luck, and I hope you get to post photos of it soon.

Only two minutes left but it’s at $350 now, I’ll wait for another one or save up for something a bit nicer. I appreciate you giving a newbie a chance though!

dsio · Sep 5, 2022

CanadianLobster
Only two minutes left but it’s at $350 now, I’ll wait for another one or save up for something a bit nicer. I appreciate you giving a newbie a chance though!

Yea the handy thing with these geneves is there are always more and most of them are in good condition. The best situation is when you have two going off close together and they cannibalise each other’s interest

CanadianLobster · Sep 5, 2022

dsio
Yea the handy thing with these geneves is there are always more and most of them are in good condition. The best situation is when you have two going off close together and they cannibalise each other’s interest

I’ve always wanted a broad arrowhead dodecagonal pie pan Constellation 2852, though that’s out of my current price range. A Connie linen c case date (no day) is another one I’ve wanted for a while too, I feel like those are generally a fair bit cheaper. Might save up for one of those. If I see one of those models pop up on here for not too expensive I might pull the trigger. Or really anything else I like too I suppose! There’s not too many vintage Omegas I’ve seen that I don’t like, even the weird obscure references that aren’t to many people’s fancy. I’ll also definitely keep an eye out for multiple similar Geneves, hopefully they’ll be cheaper than $350

Recommended Vintage OMEGA WATCHES (only) On EBAY (NOT for Inquiries)

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