Seeking Advice: Women's Seamaster cal 681

loveslemon71 · Aug 7, 2021

Hello -- I am on the hunt for my first Omega. I've been looking for a C-Shape Constellation (which I've done some research on), but in the process just stumbled on this watch, a ladies' automatic Seamaster with a 681 movement, which is being offered for $500. This watch looks good to me, but I know nothing about Seamasters--and would love to hear what members of OF think of it. I've asked the seller for the serial number. Thank you!!

S.H. · Aug 7, 2021

Looks nice, price maybe high. The case gasket is going bad: this one will probably need a full service before use, keep that in mind. Also make sure the bracelet is big enough for you, tracking down additional links is usually a hassle.

connieseamaster · Aug 7, 2021

S.H.
Also make sure the bracelet is big enough for you, tracking down additional links is usually a hassle.

So much this. Omega rarely carries vintage bracelet links.

loveslemon71 · Aug 7, 2021

Excellent advice! I just sort of assumed it would fit—as if all women are the same size lol. And thanks, I was wondering about the crumbling black stuff. The seller claims it’s been “overhauled,” but guess I’d better ask what that means.

S.H. · Aug 7, 2021

loveslemon71
Excellent advice! I just sort of assumed it would fit—as if all women are the same size lol. And thanks, I was wondering about the crumbling black stuff. The seller claims it’s been “overhauled,” but guess I’d better ask what that means.

It is likely BS here: a proper overhaul/service does not leave a crumbling gasket on the case...

JwRosenthal · Aug 8, 2021

These ladies Omega’s are normally a steal compared to their larger male counterparts (smaller watches are out of vogue at the moment). That said, this seller is a little unrealistic, if that were a full size Seamaster I would say $500 was a very fair deal- this one should be around $250-300 tops. The cost of service however is the same regardless of size- parts is parts and labor costs the same, so always factor in the cost of a service unless the seller can provide you with actual written documentation from the watchmaker of what was done and parts replaced. “I had my guy adjust it” is not a service.

These watches are fun to collect- we have several female members here who are lucky to have small enough wrists to enjoy them.

loveslemon71 · Aug 8, 2021

Thank you! Would you say that a ladies Constellation of the same era is slightly more valuable? The Seamaster movement (681) is adjusted to two positions whereas the 682 in a Constellation I am also considering says it is adjusted to the usual 5 positions and 3 temperatures. So it would seem to be a better mechanism, hence worth more?

S.H. · Aug 9, 2021

50 years after they walked out of the factory, you probably won't notice the difference in timekeeping. Better have a clean seamaster than a worn constellation.
A constellation should be more valuable but as women's models, both are not really "hot" right now, so not sure if there is a real price gap.

loveslemon71 · Aug 9, 2021

Thank you, makes sense. I ended up buying what I *hope* is a clean Constellation, for $500. Pix are in my other thread (sorry if I'm not doing this right!):
https://omegaforums.net/threads/one-more-question-about-womens-constellation-cal-682-thanks.135021/

Seeking Advice: Women's Seamaster cal 681

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