They dont come nicer than this - Omega Seamaster 200m Pre Bond

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WaffleDial

·Feb 28, 2020

I picked up this 'non working' Omega Seamaster 200m Pre Bond recently. It appears to have been lightly worn and at some stage when it ran out of its battery for the first time it was put away and never worn again. It still has a strong bracelet, all the pins are tight.

The dial and handset are impeccable. Original mercedes hands, creamy patina on the lume plots and bezel pip.

Needs a clean, but considering this was sold as a non working watch its pretty cool that I just needed to throw a battery in it, tap it a few times and off it goes. Hasnt stopped running since.

 

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wilderbeast

·Feb 29, 2020

Wow - some people just don’t know what they had... gorgeous example and good catch!

 

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Squadrone Rosso

·Feb 29, 2020

Stunning.

 

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Omega alan

·Feb 29, 2020

VERY nice!

Alan

 

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STANDY

·Feb 29, 2020·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Nice, I am always amazed at how many expensive Quartz watches followed the same fate over the years.

 

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WaffleDial

·Feb 29, 2020

Thanks for the comments. I took a bit of a chance on this one. The red dot was still visible in on of the photos on the listing and given this is a quartz that was quite a worry. However, given the state of the dial and handset, I couldnt see any signs of the battery having leaked.

Still, I was so happy when I opened up the case back and saw an immaculate movement and a very old but intact battery.

 

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dennisthemenace

·Feb 29, 2020

Is it a 1441 movement? That would be a nice bonus.

 

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WaffleDial

·Feb 29, 2020

It has a 1438 movement, so no trifecta this time

 

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Archer

·Feb 29, 2020·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Serial number: 51474750
Article ref: 28505000

Looks like a nice fine - congrats!

 

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Fabrice M

·Feb 29, 2020

Amazing.

 

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jaguar11

·Feb 29, 2020

Very sweet!!! Wear in good health.

 

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Banner Roar

·Mar 1, 2020

Nice catch, how does it wear, wrist shot needed,

 

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snunez

·Mar 1, 2020

Very nice indeed. Congrats.

I didn't know Omega made Mercedes hands. Does anyone know what models/years that was for? I'd like to find something close to the Explorer (other than a 25XX Railmaster), and the Mercedes hands sure help. Can't believe a 1016 is $20K+.

 

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WaffleDial

·Mar 1, 2020

snunez

Very nice indeed. Congrats.

I didn't know Omega made Mercedes hands. Does anyone know what models/years that was for? I'd like to find something close to the Explorer (other than a 25XX Railmaster), and the Mercedes hands sure help. Can't believe a 1016 is $20K+.

I believe my watch dates to 1989.

 

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nzshadow

·Mar 1, 2020

Well done mate. Yours is a 1st iteration as well (evidenced by the 6-lobed crown & the single clasp).
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f45/f...ega-seamaster-200-pre-bond-series-316149.html
Looks like you have the 38mm mid-size (the date window placement is the giveaway)

They are a pleasure to wear.
Mine says hello.

 

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dennisthemenace

·Mar 1, 2020

Actually, they do.
One I sold a while back.
Photo by new owner.

 

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WaffleDial

·Mar 1, 2020

dennisthemenace

Actually, they do.
One I sold a while back.
Photo by new owner.

How much did you sell it for? Looks nice!

 

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dennisthemenace

·Mar 1, 2020

Just gone through my records, a fellow member paid me £1460 for it.

WaffleDial

How much did you sell it for? Looks nice!

And here's the full size quartz I sold for less than half of that.

Edited: Mar 1, 2020

 

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WaffleDial

·Mar 1, 2020

dennisthemenace

Just gone through my records, a fellow member paid me £1460 for it.

And here's the full size quartz I sold for less than half of that.

£1460? I Paid £320 for mine! Was yours part of a full set? I only purchased the watch.

 

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Syrte

·Mar 1, 2020

Such lovely patina and vintage feel, congrats on taking the chance 👍