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·This is something of an addendum to my other ongoing thread about 36mm Seamaster divers.
The below pics are taken from the listing at SwissWatchExpo. There are a few additional photos there, and you might be able to zoom a bit more. Interested in thoughts re: condition here. Obviously, if there are authenticity concerns, I'm eager to hear about those too.
I know SWE has had a blemish or two in its record (in particular the fake Daytona saga of years ago), but its overall reputation seems solid. In terms of "buying the seller," I think I can have confidence in them. Definitely welcome other perspectives, though. I fully understand the downsides to buying from a dealer rather than a private seller in terms of a price premium. This watch does come with the original card, though obviously it's way out of warranty so that's merely an ornamental piece of plastic, but it could help with resale someday. No box, but those are easily sourced if I wanted one.
Mainly, I'm just wondering what folks notice as far as concerns with the watch itself. This is a quartz model, so I'm not terribly worried about mechanical issues. (SWE doesn't provide movement pics anyway.)
I note a scratch on the aluminum bezel near 12, which they do disclaim in the ad. Maybe a minor, tiny scratch on the 5 o'clock lug. Some black marks here and there on the bracelet links and the caseback that I'm guessing might wipe off or not be noticeable to the naked eye. On the link that connects the clasp to the rest of the bracelet (above the Omega logo on the clasp), I note what looks like a little divot that I first thought was a ding, but maybe that's just part of the bracelet design.
You all always notice things I miss---and you're way better than I am at telling if a watch has been (over)polished. Anyone notice anything else?
Also open to general feedback on this reference and the listing/pricing. Still very much on the lookout here. Only interested in U.S. watches.
TIA
The below pics are taken from the listing at SwissWatchExpo. There are a few additional photos there, and you might be able to zoom a bit more. Interested in thoughts re: condition here. Obviously, if there are authenticity concerns, I'm eager to hear about those too.
I know SWE has had a blemish or two in its record (in particular the fake Daytona saga of years ago), but its overall reputation seems solid. In terms of "buying the seller," I think I can have confidence in them. Definitely welcome other perspectives, though. I fully understand the downsides to buying from a dealer rather than a private seller in terms of a price premium. This watch does come with the original card, though obviously it's way out of warranty so that's merely an ornamental piece of plastic, but it could help with resale someday. No box, but those are easily sourced if I wanted one.
Mainly, I'm just wondering what folks notice as far as concerns with the watch itself. This is a quartz model, so I'm not terribly worried about mechanical issues. (SWE doesn't provide movement pics anyway.)
I note a scratch on the aluminum bezel near 12, which they do disclaim in the ad. Maybe a minor, tiny scratch on the 5 o'clock lug. Some black marks here and there on the bracelet links and the caseback that I'm guessing might wipe off or not be noticeable to the naked eye. On the link that connects the clasp to the rest of the bracelet (above the Omega logo on the clasp), I note what looks like a little divot that I first thought was a ding, but maybe that's just part of the bracelet design.
You all always notice things I miss---and you're way better than I am at telling if a watch has been (over)polished. Anyone notice anything else?
Also open to general feedback on this reference and the listing/pricing. Still very much on the lookout here. Only interested in U.S. watches.
TIA
