Seamaster De Ville - Good buy?

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dan1

·Feb 24, 2022

Hi everyone,

I have been looking for my first vintage Seamaster for some time and have finally found this Seamaster De Ville. I have not been able to find any obvious drawbacks myself, but would very much appreciate your thoughts.

Is it worth buying at around 670 dollars? I like the watch, but do not want to get cheated (redials etc.).

 

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stormysky10

·Feb 24, 2022

Watch looks fine to me. I believe several people have liked the sales post where these images are from too.

 

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Nupero

·Feb 24, 2022

Looks good to me. Elegant watch and a reasonable price.

 

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Dan S

·Feb 24, 2022

The watch looks fine.

 

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Donn Chambers

·Feb 24, 2022

Let’s see:

1. picture of the dial+movement out of the case with the movement touching a table.

2. holding the movement with bare fingers.

All great signs that the movement will be clean and in top shape when you get it.

 

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jantjewgm

·Feb 24, 2022

Looks fine!

 

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nkhandekar

·Feb 25, 2022

The case looks to be in very nice condition...good sharp facets on the lugs.

 

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DON

·Feb 25, 2022

Dial may be refinished. Small notch at 6:00 on edge

DON

 

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bardamu

·Feb 25, 2022

DON

Dial may be refinished. Small notch at 6:00 on edge

DON

It doesn't seem a notch to me, looks like a speckle...
Dial looks fine.

 

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rkman11

·Feb 25, 2022

Agreed, dial and case looks fine to me as well. But I also agree that seeing an unprotected dial and movement being handled like that… ain’t cool.

 

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Untame

·Feb 25, 2022

Handsome watch. Go for it.

 

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dan1

·Feb 25, 2022

Thank you very much to all of you - your inputs are much appreciated. I agree that the handling doesn't seem very professional.

I will go and see the watch tomorrow and probably move on it if it looks as good in real life.

Any classic dealbreakers I should watch out for?

BTW I asked for service history: it is unknown to the current owner, but he points to a number of inscriptions from watchmakers on the inside of the case as a sign that it had been serviced a number of times.

 

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mutanthands

·Feb 25, 2022

When you can see finger prints on the movement, you know you’re in for a good time!

 

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Nepomuceño

·Feb 25, 2022

I knew I recognized this watch 😕 it's also being sold right here on OF. https://omegaforums.net/threads/steel-omega-seamaster-de-ville-135-010-reduced-565-euro.142591/

 

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Azveld

·Feb 27, 2022

nice watch at an attractive price

 

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dan1

·Feb 27, 2022

Thanks everyone. Ended up buying it and hope it will be a good buy. Finally joined the Seamaster club.