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thelinendial
·I’m also a new buyer and this thread was super useful as I am leaning towards buying from the omega enthusiast.
The Omega Enthusiast
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JimSolo
·I have bought two watches from him (a Suveran and a CK2179). He has amazing pieces, never any headache, and they always look even better in person.
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vintagemillenial
·They are like Theo&Harris to me, they have some very interesting pieces, but they charge a premium.
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TheOleoStrut
·I have purchased from him before when I first started collecting. Admittedly, his prices are high to seasoned collectors but he is a dealer and he has to feed himself. The watch in my DP is from him 😀
He doesn't deal in franken or redials and he services every single one of his watches himself. I think he appeals to the newbies as a safe buy and his prices are quite competitive compared to other dealers who don't even do a full service on their watches.
Nice guy to talk to as well. Taught me how to fish for omegas on eBay. If you are looking to buy a fuss free watch, I think the premium he charges are worth it. If you're looking for some cheap buy as an investment or to flip, I'd advice against him or any dealers of sorts.
Share any guidance on how to fish omega on ebay?
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MikeMan2727
·Share any guidance on how to fish omega on ebay?
Read this sticky to start: https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/
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·im almost certain that these models have redials he is selling as factory original dials.
http://www.omegaenthusiast.com/OMESEADVTXDDGFFull.html
http://www.omegaenthusiast.com/OMESEASUBSECBLKSDBIFIFull.html
http://www.omegaenthusiast.com/OMESEACSSSVNPBDCBFull.html
And im not delighted at all as I know he buys these models from ebay for 300-400 USD each and resells them for 1300-1600 USD and does this 20-30 times a month to beginners on instagram. certainly a good business man. Questionable is, that if a customer buys for this price and a year later he decides to sell his watch he might suffer a major loss. I would never buy from him at the prices he is asking, but I would also not buy from most other dealers, especially those that have a bad reputation on here.
http://www.omegaenthusiast.com/OMESEADVTXDDGFFull.html
http://www.omegaenthusiast.com/OMESEASUBSECBLKSDBIFIFull.html
http://www.omegaenthusiast.com/OMESEACSSSVNPBDCBFull.html
And im not delighted at all as I know he buys these models from ebay for 300-400 USD each and resells them for 1300-1600 USD and does this 20-30 times a month to beginners on instagram. certainly a good business man. Questionable is, that if a customer buys for this price and a year later he decides to sell his watch he might suffer a major loss. I would never buy from him at the prices he is asking, but I would also not buy from most other dealers, especially those that have a bad reputation on here.
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thelinendial
·Thanks for everyone's advice. I ended up getting a 1960 Constellation 550 Caliber, 34.5mm.
And more details and pictures from the site. (I'll post pics on my wrist shortly once I figure out a place to host my own pictures).
Maybe just my experience, but reading here, and trying eBay, the pricing was often as high as Omega Enthusiast's. I'm Canadian, so after import duties, US dollars conversion ect... the math was not working out in my favour..
I purchased this watch at a local watch meet, where I happened to meet the Omega Enthusiast. I was able to take a look at a bunch of his stuff with a loupe. Also, what I thought I liked online versus in person was very different.
And more details and pictures from the site. (I'll post pics on my wrist shortly once I figure out a place to host my own pictures).
Maybe just my experience, but reading here, and trying eBay, the pricing was often as high as Omega Enthusiast's. I'm Canadian, so after import duties, US dollars conversion ect... the math was not working out in my favour..
I purchased this watch at a local watch meet, where I happened to meet the Omega Enthusiast. I was able to take a look at a bunch of his stuff with a loupe. Also, what I thought I liked online versus in person was very different.
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MikeMan2727
·(I'll post pics on my wrist shortly once I figure out a place to host my own pictures).
No need to host elsewhere, just add them directly on OF - the "Add Photos" button:
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Toishome
·A number of watches they are selling are clearly redials and they falsely or ignorantly are describing them as original dials in excellent shape.
That's all I need to know about that seller.
That's all I need to know about that seller.
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Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungersCongratulations on your new Connie @phamti - I have one of these and love wearing it.
Nice dial, nice case and all looks to be correct, a bit of an unfortunate gouge on the medallion - but as they say, you don't see the back when you're wearing it.
BTW, the way to describe your watch is; a 14381, cal 551, cross-hair dome dial, with gold indices and onyx inserts.
(if you look at the dial with a loupe, you will see the beautifully crafted pieces of onyx set into the solid gold hour markers - in the late 60s these were changed to black paint to save money)
It correctly has the 'officially certified' text missing from the dial, which only occurred for a short period from the late 50s to the early 60s.
If you haven't already done so, you should find your way to Desmond's splendid and essential blog for Constellation devotees:
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk
Enjoy your new watch.
Nice dial, nice case and all looks to be correct, a bit of an unfortunate gouge on the medallion - but as they say, you don't see the back when you're wearing it.
BTW, the way to describe your watch is; a 14381, cal 551, cross-hair dome dial, with gold indices and onyx inserts.
(if you look at the dial with a loupe, you will see the beautifully crafted pieces of onyx set into the solid gold hour markers - in the late 60s these were changed to black paint to save money)
It correctly has the 'officially certified' text missing from the dial, which only occurred for a short period from the late 50s to the early 60s.
If you haven't already done so, you should find your way to Desmond's splendid and essential blog for Constellation devotees:
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk
Enjoy your new watch.
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thelinendial
·Congratulations on your new Connie @phamti - I have one of these and love wearing it.
Nice dial, nice case and all looks to be correct, a bit of an unfortunate gouge on the medallion - but as they say, you don't see the back when you're wearing it.
BTW, the way to describe your watch is; a 14381, cal 551, cross-hair dome dial, with gold indices and onyx inserts.
(if you look at the dial with a loupe, you will see the beautifully crafted pieces of onyx set into the solid gold hour markers - in the late 60s these were changed to black paint to save money)
It correctly has the 'officially certified' text missing from the dial, which only occurred for a short period from the late 50s to the early 60s.
If you haven't already done so, you should find your way to Desmond's splendid and essential blog for Constellation devotees:
http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk
Enjoy your new watch.
Cool! Thanks for the description and I’m adding it into my notes.
The history of the Onyx is very interesting, I had no idea what the black material was in my readings.
Will go through the linked site tonight.
