What do you think of my comment that the video shows the serial without the "1" at the beginning???
Thank you padders, JanV, ndgal, bigsom, gemini4, STANDY, BlackTalon & watchknut.
I'm off to break the bad news to the vendor.
Deeply appreciated!
Kevin
Alternatively, Here is a 2913-5 that I sourced very recently. This example displays many of the original attributes which are desirous in a 1st generation Diver Seamaster. Note the original bezel with radium lume piper dot at 12. The hour and minute hands are believed original (and rare) Dauphine versions whose radium lume matches the nicely patinated dial. I took a chance on buying from crappy pics and was delighted when the watch arrived.
The OP watch is a vintage watch that will mainly appeal to someone who doesn’t actually like vintage watches. Of course the OP may eventually come to appreciate originality and the appearance of honest age, but at this point I agree with others that it would not be a good idea for him to make a large investment in a vintage piece.
Perhaps he might consider buying a less expensive birth year watch in good honest original condition. That would allow him to see if the vintage look grows on him with time. And if not, he will minimize his losses.
This may be true but I see the OP's dilemma, he wants a large diameter watch with reliable 1959 provenance. This isn't easy or cheap with Omega as you are looking at either the divers or Speedmasters (mega money). Can anyone suggest a worthy alternative model which fits the bill? I was thinking Breitling 806 but that too will be pricey, but not quite as mental as a Speedy.
Hi all you guys, really pleased and heartened to see such a great response to my appeal for advice.
Unbelievable level of knowledge on display here, and really saved my bacon!!!
Some fabulous examples shown here by Castle4444 and Cajuntiger ...God knows what they are worth.
Even the movement of 'mine' seems to be in doubt,with the talk of OXG/uncased movements and smudged serial numbers.
It's a MINEFIELD!
I'm not sure if I'm going to ever end up with a '59 (of any kind, not especially Omega or Seamaster) that ticks all my boxes. Maybe an IWC Ingenieur - it has 36.5 mm and as it's thick it might have enough presence for my 8 inch wrist. A really clean one will be heading for 10k though. Not sure about obscure and defunct manufacturers like the Enicar above ...I'd kinda like a classic, but more Omega classic than say Longines classic.
I'm in the right place to find local examples, if I'm patient - Geneva,Switzerland baby!
Again, Thank You guys!
Hi all you guys, really pleased and heartened to see such a great response to my appeal for advice.
Unbelievable level of knowledge on display here, and really saved my bacon!!!
Some fabulous examples shown here by Castle4444 and Cajuntiger ...God knows what they are worth.
Even the movement of 'mine' seems to be in doubt,with the talk of OXG/uncased movements and smudged serial numbers.
It's a MINEFIELD!
I'm not sure if I'm going to ever end up with a '59 (of any kind, not especially Omega or Seamaster) that ticks all my boxes. Maybe an IWC Ingenieur - it has 36.5 mm and as it's thick it might have enough presence for my 8 inch wrist. A really clean one will be heading for 10k though. Not sure about obscure and defunct manufacturers like the Enicar above ...I'd kinda like a classic, but more Omega classic than say Longines classic.
I'm in the right place to find local examples, if I'm patient - Geneva,Switzerland baby!
Again, Thank You guys!
