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This Omega Geneve looks very clean, is it worth the price?

  1. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jun 23, 2012

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    I really like the style, but most of the ones I have seen have more gold color, which I don't care for on this style of watch. I just came across this one and it is such a clean and simple look.

    When I do a search on ebay for sold watches of this model, it is hard to determine a fair price as most do not have the bracelet (they have a strap) or are in "rough shape" or a redial. Seller is asking $750.

    Any ideas on a fair price for this watch? The seller advertises it to be original and in mint condition.

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  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 23, 2012

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    First time I've ever seen romans or those hands on a Geneve Dynamic but then I've not seen that many of them
     
  3. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jun 23, 2012

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    Thanks for pointing that out. I looked on the Omega vintage site and none of the Dymanic models shown have numerals on the dial, and a Google image search displays hundreds of pics, all without numerals on the dial as well.
     
  4. ulackfocus Jun 23, 2012

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    Same here - never seen one with Roman numerals. Can't say for sure that it's a redial though.
     
  5. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Jun 23, 2012

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    Is it just me, or do we have Swis Made on the bottom? Leaf hands are not a feature of the later Dynamics and this one will be powered by a cal 1012. So I would think its not worth the money.

    Hard to tell if this is a redial as the pic is not head-on, but it is very sharply printed.

    Cheers

    Desmond
     
  6. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 23, 2012

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    Looks like an S may be rubbed off.
     
  7. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jun 23, 2012

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    I think just a reflection from the crystal.

    Seller tells me:

    " I guarantee you that this watch is authentic factory omega original. Money back guarantee."

    However, when I asked to see pics of inside the watch, he tells me, "i don't have the tools to open the case."

    I do appreciate the feedback.

    At $750, I am passing.
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  8. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Jun 23, 2012

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    Good move to ask for movement pictures. There were a lot of replacement cases and dials around, mainly in the Hong Kong and the States, and unscrupulous sellers were sourcing tired old 10xx series movements, housing them in new cases and selling these particular models as NOS
     
  9. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jun 23, 2012

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    Yes, certainly without seeing the movement I must pass.

    It is certainly amazing how much I have learned from the members of this forum. I had no idea the amount of fakes or "Mumbai Special" (as gatorpa calls them) that are being passed off as authentic watches. Simply amazing.
     
  10. smithrjd Jun 23, 2012

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    Watches are always a crap shoot, unless one is an expert. Glad the forum is here to answer questions. I have not seen this one either, I have seen Omega's with roman numerals but do not know if things are correct. A picture of the movement and case back are ideal, but I like the person selling do not have the correct tools to do so. In my case I have a rare "Omega Soccer Timer" I know it is real I bought it new, and know the service history. If I had a guarantee to refund the money then I might consider it. If I were selling and asked the same question I would have to take the watch to a watchmaker to have it opened up. Which I would most likley do if I were to sell.
     
  11. simon Jun 24, 2012

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    Looks like a refurb to me, but not a bad looking one.
     
  12. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 24, 2012

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    The watch may have been refurbished but I think the dial is original, un-refinished. However I would not pay anywhere near that price for that model:thumbsdown:
     
  13. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Jun 24, 2012

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    Yes, watch is in really clean shape, but the price seems too high. This reseller has other Omegas he is selling, and they are bidding up, so I would think he should have some idea of what the market would accept for this watch (no bidders with start price at $750). I still really like the watch, but at this point (not knowing the movement, and not seeing another dial like this)

    Seller tells me it is model is after 1970s and has a quick set date

    Maybe I will offer to trade my Boshett Ocean Mariner for the watch; twice I have been asked if it is an Omega, lol.
     
  14. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 15, 2012

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    Perhaps we spoke too soon...

    Another Roman Geneve, this one been that way a long time too

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  15. mondodec Editor Constellation Collectors Blog Jul 15, 2012

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    I want to see closeups because in both examples I dont see the serifs on the Dynamic script.
     
  16. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 15, 2012

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    Not a closeup but here's a third from another seller

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  17. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 15, 2012

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    And a fourth

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  18. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 15, 2012

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    This one sold at Antiquorum in 2003 as well
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  19. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 15, 2012

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    And lastly a catalog pic but with a different design, still with Romans... question is why did they ever put romans on a funky sports watch anyway, it just looks weird :\

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  20. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 15, 2012

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    Exactly, This dial would look so much better in a more formal case.

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