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Thoughts on this 501 found in antique shop

  1. doggles

    doggles Mar 21, 2014

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    Gentlemen
    Can i ask you thoughts on this 501 i found in an antique shop.
    For sale at £375
    Much appreciated
     
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  2. simon

    simon Mar 21, 2014

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    Looks to be a very nice and original one
     
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  3. MSNWatch Ω 2

    MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Mar 21, 2014

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    Nice shape and good price - especially if it has the original omega band and buckle.
     
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  4. John R Smith

    John R Smith Mar 21, 2014

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    Nice example and good price for the UK - if you like it grab it!
     
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  5. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Mar 21, 2014

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    Looks like a nice honest watch to me too.
     
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  6. JimInOz Ω 2

    JimInOz Melbourne Australia Mar 21, 2014

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    Case back is a bit pitted but will clean up OK, movement looks like the day it left the factory, dial is excellent.

    If you can afford it, grab it.

    (You can "afford" new toys if you give up food, single malt and other pleasures in life for a week or two :D).
     
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  7. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Mar 21, 2014

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    If you don't buy it I will.
     
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  8. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 21, 2014

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    I like it, go for it
     
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  9. doggles

    doggles Mar 22, 2014

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    Thanks so much for the feedback guys. I bought it and managed to knock the price down a bit as well! Very happy.
     
  10. fjf

    fjf Mar 22, 2014

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    You did great then!. Enjoy!. It is a very nice watch!
     
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  11. sohail

    sohail Mar 23, 2014

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    Nice.
     
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  12. Privateday7

    Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Mar 23, 2014

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    +1 Nice snatch......
     
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  13. Tony C. Ω 2

    Tony C. Ωf Jury member Mar 23, 2014

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    I've got a very similar 501 with PG markers. Excellent watch – go for it.
     
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  14. speedbird

    speedbird Mar 23, 2014

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    Looks fantastic. Well-found!
     
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  15. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Mar 30, 2014

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    So did you snag it or what?
     
  16. doggles

    doggles Mar 30, 2014

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    Yep. Thanks for the advice. Very happy with it.
     
  17. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Mar 30, 2014

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    Cool.

    ….. and dibs! ;)
     
  18. adam78 Ω 2

    adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 30, 2014

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    Nice watch...but is it me or do those dual lume dots at 12 and 6 look vaguely obscene? :whistling:
     
  19. UncleBuck Ω 2

    UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Mar 30, 2014

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    "Without photo's, it didn't happen"

    Based on your avatar, perhaps photos aren't your strong suit.

    Seriously, show us some shots with your new strap choice, you could go in several directions with that head combo.
     
  20. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Mar 30, 2014

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    Adam what have you been doing this weekend?:cautious:
     
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