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  1. beppepr

    beppepr Jul 15, 2014

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    Hi guys, I am looking for a Seamaster to buy, let's say that I like the 70s style. Can you please help me on the below model listed on ebay, I am not an expert and I am scared to buy a fake, even if some of them are really good looking :)

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331261075171?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271546658074?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291173056191?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:ITPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    Can you give me as well some precious advices on how to recognise model from that period, I am getting confused, some of them shown Geneve,some others the Seamaster logo :s

    Thanks a lot.
     
  2. mondodec

    mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Jul 15, 2014

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    So it seems you're looking for a hand wind Seamaster. Seamasters are identified by their case numbers, as are Geneves. A visit to the Omega Vintage Database will be useful in helping you identify the models you wish to pursue. Just click on the 'Show more filters' link and you'll find a whole list of movement calibres.

    The Geneve in the listing is quite tidy, if somewhat over-priced. The black dial example has a poorly refinished dial and rust on the movement, and the third example has an identity crisis, claiming to be an automatic on the dial and yet has a calibre 266 under it.

    The trick is to narrow your search to one or two examples. For example, model 2937 had a calibre 267 movement, a bulletproof member of the 30mm series. Another model in the 30mm series is the 14389, and the Seamaster 30 model 135.007 with a cal 286 is a nice centre second version that can still be had at a reasonable price.

    Perhaps ask some of the forum members to show you their examples. Below is a 135.007 that has been in my family since new.

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  3. marturx

    marturx Jul 15, 2014

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    1. It's a Geneve, not a Seamaster, looks ok though
    2. Born as Geneve, redialed as Seamaster
    3. Omega 50ies, not 70ies. Redialed.

    None of them is a good buy, if you wish to obtain an original specimen, and furthermore would like to be able to recover your outlay in the future
     
  4. beppepr

    beppepr Jul 15, 2014

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    Thanks so much for the prompt reply. Regarding the first one, I found other two example on ebay as per:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENTS-VIN...es_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item48697632d5Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301241292138?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    The first one looks not on a proper conditions, however the price is better. I can see as well the mechanism looks different vs the first one posted before.

    The second one doesn't give me any reference to double check.