Seamaster 165.024, what is the fair price?

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Mrm1974

·Jul 5, 2018

For years this is one of my dream watches. But nowadays its very difficult to find a good one not franken or watchco, considering a collectionable one, with good dial, bezel, case, etc... What is a 'fair' price today for paying?

 

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felsby

·Jul 5, 2018·I don't see any option in settings or profile

Supply is scarce. Demand is high. Even the lady model easily fetches 1k$. Count on twice that amount.

 

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Kapka

·Jul 5, 2018

This one was sold in January. I would it was fair price. But it all depends on how attractive the dial is to your self.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-300-165-024-1964.69168/

 

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efauser

·Jul 5, 2018

Which variation?

 

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Vicke

·Jul 5, 2018

felsby

1k$. Count on twice that amount.

Please, where? I'll buy all you can find me at 2000$!!!! 😉

 

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Kapka

·Jul 5, 2018

Vicke

Please, where? I'll buy all you can find me at 2000$!!!! 😉

Yeah...count me in for a few as well 😁

 

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felsby

·Jul 5, 2018·I don't see any option in settings or profile

Vicke

Please, where? I'll buy all you can find me at 2000$!!!! 😉

Sorry, I have been looking at the 120 models, not the 300.

 

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Dgercp

·Jul 5, 2018

Hard to find good ones but not impossible. These were tool watches so many show lots of wear. Also many relumed.
Good ones I would say 7-9k USD, broad triangle more like 10-12K.

 

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Mrm1974

·Jul 5, 2018

Dgercp

Hard to find good ones but not impossible. These were tool watches so many show lots of wear. Also many relumed.
Good ones I would say 7-9k USD, broad triangle more like 10-12K.

Thats what I thought. Thx.

 

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Mrm1974

·Jul 5, 2018

So what about this one? Does it look collectionable? The seller asks 9,4k. The only problem I saw was the tritium service at the dial, but looks like they are matching in color with the rest.

Edited: Jul 5, 2018

 

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gemini4

·Jul 5, 2018·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

Nice. But, IMHO, not as good a SM300 example when compared with the SM sold by a member in January. (Mentioned above).

 

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Mrm1974

·Jul 5, 2018

gemini4

Nice. But, IMHO, not as good a SM300 example when compared with the SM sold by a member in January. (Mentioned above).

The main difference in favor is the sward hands. But agree, the member's one is better.

 

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gemini4

·Jul 5, 2018·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

Yes but there is more to the evaluation.
The sword and seconds hands appear to be replacements.
The Member’s example is rarer as it is an earlier 165024-64 with a hard to find, early (correct) bezel in very good condition. With the exception of the crown, it sports much originality. Dial and hands, lume are believed original. It also came with an extract and a vintage, though not original bracelet. He are photos for comparison.

As you may have already guessed, I was the buyer. 😀

Edited: Jul 5, 2018

 

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Mrm1974

·Jul 5, 2018

gemini4

The sword and seconds hands appear to be replacements.

As you may have already guessed, I was the buyer. 😀

No, they are not. Original dial, hands and bakelite bezel.
Enjoy your watch, its handsome. Excellent buy.
Althought this one is out of my price range, it is still my preference in terms of model, its a matter of taste, only loosing to the 'Big Triangle', that's the ONE.

 

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speedamatuer

·Jul 6, 2018

The seconds hand is certainly replaced - it's the service hand shape (and looks like it could be SL).

 

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gemini4

·Jul 6, 2018·Hoarder Of Speed et alia

Mrm1974

No, they are not. Original dial, hands and bakelite bezel.
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Perhaps, that’s why I said “appears” 😀 A lume shot, macros and different lighting would help.

Edit: BTW, The bezel is not bakelite. This material was used on the earliest SM300 but not on the 16x024.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-300-165-024-offered.46139/#post-548140

Edited: Jul 6, 2018

 

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athom

·Jul 6, 2018

Unfortunately I'd say around $15k in Europe...

 

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Mrm1974

·Jul 6, 2018

athom

Unfortunately I'd say around $15k in Europe...

gemini4 bought here an excellent one for less than half that.
So I will wait for my lucky day.

 

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athom

·Jul 7, 2018

I'll also wait for one here then 😉

 

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Dave Newell

·Dec 26, 2020

Mrm1974

For years this is one of my dream watches. But nowadays its very difficult to find a good one not franken or watchco, considering a collectionable one, with good dial, bezel, case, etc... What is a 'fair' price today for paying?

hi I’ve just purchased this one from America it cost me about £4000 with import duties as you can see it came with some of the original parts that’s been replaced ( I’m not sure who did the work on it ) the strap has a date off 2 /70 any advice greatly received thanks Dave