The 1958 Seamaster went for £585 so I bought the one you all tried to steer me towards:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE1950s-O...es_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item2a22470cabPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

It was re-listed, starting price £315 and the seller let me buy it for that before the auction got going. So have I achieved one of the deals gatorcpa and ulackfocus seek?

I look forward to its arrival and will continue to enjoy the forum as an owner of o-me-ga!

 

$500 is a good price for that IMO. Nice watch.

 

good deal and congrats!

 

that watch is definitely going to grab peoples attention. great conversation starter

 

Respectable Member imt58

Congratulations, for being the new owner of this attractive watch.

The advice you get from this forum is always invaluable and at the end of the day, you make the decision. You have made a correct one, based on the opinions of experts and enthusiasts in this forum.

I have seen the listing for some while and had half a mind to pick it up. Unfortunately, my circumstances do not allow me to do so. Anyway, it is nice to know that this beauty is going to a good home. Whatever, I am sure you will come back and start looking for another, when your realize one is never enough.

Thank-you.

 

those are both nice Seamasters. I wonder if the crown on that calender model has the Omega emblem on it. If it does, it might original.

 

Respectable Member seamonster

my partner Sue has other opinions on this matter until I part with one of my beloved motorbikes. She thinks that 2 motorbikes are too many as I can only ride one at a time; I can see her applying this philosophy to watches

 

How will I know? I intend to post some pics on receipt although I've got 2 weeks holiday starting tomorrow so it may take a few weeks.

 

hmm, sounds like it is time to get rid of Sue

 

if the crown is original it will have the Ω Omega on it. The crown matches the case well, so I think there is a good chance.

 

Respectable Member imt58

Simple solution to the issue.

Keep Sue, keep your 2 motor-bikes and also, keep the Seamaster. Slowly, get her exposed to the contagious disease. Once in a while let her wear your vintage Omega. Over a period of time, probably she will be able to appreciate the beauty of your vintage Omega. When that happens, it will be an opportunity for you to get another.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member cicindela

Both watches are just gorgeous. Put them against a new Seamaster (red, green, blue or yellow gold) and we will then discover the true meaning of the word 'CLASSIC!'.

Thank-you.

 

Respectable Member bob martian

99.99% of the ladies will share Sue's view and opinion. It is nothing out of the ordinary. The fact she has allowed our friend imt58 to keep two motor-bikes, shows she is a reasonable lady. Generally, it is more expensive to maintain those two motor-bikes than a few vintage-watches.

When the Seamaster arrives, most likely Sue will be surprised to see the half a century old watch, looking so beautiful and evergreen.

Thank-you.

 

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Respectable Member imt58

For your better-half to wear her Gran's vintage Rotary, half of the battle is won. It means she appreciates something that is vintage, though her Rotary carries a sentimental value. Indeed, Rotary made lovely watches, during the good old days. Unfortunately, Seiko and Citizen watches have managed to kill some of our better-known Swiss watches.

Though I do not have any knowledge about vintage motor-bikes, your classic BMW should stay. It is a good idea to part with some of the other watches that you have. It is a good move to get her a vintage ladies Omega, before you start falling in love with another vintage-watch. Sooner or later, you may feel that your beautiful vintage Seamaster is lonely, without brothers and sisters.

Thank-you.