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Some help with buying this Omega Geneve 1970

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Hi all!

This is my first post on this great forum.

I'm about to bid €400 ($450) on this, in my oppinion, bueatiful Omega Geneve from 1970.
This would be my first purchase of a vintage luxury watch and i'm very exited.

Because I have zero experience in buying a vintage watch, I was curious if sombody from here could shine their light on the state of the watch depicted in the pictures and if you spot any red flags. All help would be appreciated 😀.

Cheers!
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Hi! I am absolutely not an expert but I would say at first glance that is a redial.... it seems brand new, no patina at all and...black! Wait for the experts!!! (Looks nice , though)
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felipecotto
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Not only redial but also wrong case back (from steel only version) and homemade movement mounting feets.
 
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Another vote for a redial.

I would have expected it to have gold indices and hands in a gold plated case.

I think the caseback is okay.

Here’s a 1970 one I sold on eBay last year for £350 for comparison

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Spruce Spruce
Another vote for a redial.

I would have expected it to have gold indices and hands in a gold plated case.

I think the caseback is okay.

Here’s a 1970 one I sold on eBay last year for £350 for comparison

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Thanks for the reply!

I really like the one you sold as well, seems a fair price too!

Even considering it is a redial, I almost never find one with the black background, which I am actually looking for. Maybe the price of $450 is a bit steep. Would you consider this type of watch a good day to day wear?

Cheers!
 
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Thanks for the reply!

I really like the one you sold as well, seems a fair price too!

Even considering it is a redial, I almost never find one with the black background, which I am actually looking for. Maybe the price of $450 is a bit steep. Would you consider this type of watch a good day to day wear?

Cheers!
A collector wouldn’t go for it but, if you like it and are likely to enjoy wearing it and are happy to pay the price, then it’s a matter for you.

The only issue from your point of view is that if you get bitten by the bug, you’ll start wanting better examples, this one will languish unworn and you may not recoup your outlay.

But, it’s got an Omega movement which is reliable, cheap to service and easy to repair and the redial has been done reasonably well IMO.
 
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Well, if you do like it as is, you could make an offer, telling the seller you know it is a radial but you like it... Try a very low offer, who knows? Only if you really plan to wear it everyday, because, otherwise keep back!
 
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aggie aggie
Well, if you do like it as is, you could make an offer, telling the seller you know it is a radial but you like it... Try a very low offer, who knows? Only if you really plan to wear it everyday, because, otherwise keep back!

I asked the seller if he could tell me something about the redial and other specifications, I got his in return:

Omega Geneve Manuel Winding Referans: 135. 070 Diameter: 35 mm, Very good Condition, Dial is restored, hands are aftermarket, Crown original Year: 1970 leather strap Bunckle omega logo.

He also stated that the price of $450 is justified because of the overal condition of the watch in combination with the rare colour scheme of black and gold for the Geneve.
 
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M mastkwast
I asked the seller if he could tell me something about the redial and other specifications, I got his in return:

Omega Geneve Manuel Winding Referans: 135. 070 Diameter: 35 mm, Very good Condition, Dial is restored, hands are aftermarket, Crown original Year: 1970 leather strap Bunckle omega logo.

He also stated that the price of $450 is justified because of the overal condition of the watch in combination with the rare colour scheme of black and gold for the Geneve.
Never mind 'rare' 😀, probably unique
 
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Spruce Spruce
Another vote for a redial.

I would have expected it to have gold indices and hands in a gold plated case.

I think the caseback is okay.

Here’s a 1970 one I sold on eBay last year for £350 for comparison

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Correct case back would be stamped with “plaque” that top of the case is gold plated.
 
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I would pass... even considering I am not a purist I think it doesn't worth the money!
 
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