Thoughts on this gold Omega

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GlenGT

·Apr 6, 2014

I am looking for a 1974 Omega and this is one I am considering. It is up at £875. What do you guys think of this one? I entered the case number in to the Omega data base but it never showed anything up. I can't find another watch anywhere the same as this one on the internet.

http://www.vintage-watches-collection.com/watch/omega-watch/omega-gold-with-box-and-papers-1974/

 

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dsio

·Apr 6, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

Massively overpriced, those are very low demand and more often than not melted due to lack of interested buyers.

 

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GlenGT

·Apr 6, 2014

Thanks - Really struggling now to find a 1974 Omega. Any ideas?

 

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dsio

·Apr 6, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

Are you only after a dress watch? '74 was a fairly crappy time for Omega with the exception of some sports models.

 

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CanberraOmega

·Apr 6, 2014

74 Speedys should not be too hard. What price range do you have in mind?

 

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Event horizon

·Apr 6, 2014

Thats the thing about collecting, dont buy the first one you see however tempting. Take your time and you will find what your looking for. The good places to look are small independant jewellers, Ebay, car boot sales and the sales corner of forums. Dont be afraid to put a wanted to buy on here also.
good luck with the hunt.

 

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GlenGT

·Apr 6, 2014

Thanks for the replies. Yes I am looking for a gold dress watch and it has to be 1974. I have sports watches so looking for something different. Price is not an issue, I am just after a good Omega from that year in gold.

I will keep looking and post on the wanted forum as well. If you spot anything then let me know ........

 

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dsio

·Apr 6, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

As much as this is omega forums in 1974 you may be better off looking at a Patek Calatrava rather than an omega dress watch

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Apr 6, 2014·@ ΩF

dsio

As much as this is omega forums in 1974 you may be better off looking at a Patek Calatrava rather than an omega dress watch

That's a rather different price bracket though...

 

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dsio

·Apr 6, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

SpikiSpikester

That's a rather different price bracket though...

This is quite true, just trying to think of a good '74 Omega dress watch and coming up a bit blank, the Louis Brandt models didn't come out until the 80s afaik

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Apr 6, 2014·@ ΩF

This might help. It wasn't a classic year for Omega but the Deville and Constellation lines look like your best bet.

 

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CanberraOmega

·Apr 6, 2014

Those blue dials are interesting.

 

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dsio

·Apr 6, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

Was the calibre 712 Ultrathin chronometer still in production in '74?

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Apr 6, 2014·@ ΩF

Yes, according to Desmond's excellent article:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/f2wh1...ins_of_the_Sixties_and_Seventies_June2013.pdf

 

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dsio

·Apr 6, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

That might be a good option then, it's probably one of the best time only movements they made in that period.

 

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Privateday7

·Apr 6, 2014

SpikiSpikester

This might help. It wasn't a classic year for Omega but the Deville and Constellation lines look like your best bet.

OK Warren, seriously?......
How big is your vintage watch catalog library? 😲
It seems you can pull almost any catalog reference whenever somebody ask for an uncommon type or year of watch........👍

 

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GlenGT

·Apr 6, 2014

Cheers guys thanks for all the advice. I can't find what I'm looking for yet but I will keep looking.
Thanks for the catalogue as well - very interesting to see the watches on sale in 1974.

 

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SpikiSpikester

·Apr 6, 2014·@ ΩF

Privateday7

OK Warren, seriously?......
How big is your vintage watch catalog library? 😲
It seems you can pull almost any catalog reference whenever somebody ask for an uncommon type or year of watch........👍

It's not that big, just limited to a few years. You may have noticed hundreds of threads where I have no relevant catalogue 😉

 

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UncleBuck

·Apr 6, 2014·understands the decision making hierarchy

Between Warren and Yann, you are covered back to the sundial age!

I hope members and visitors respect and are grateful for the expertise and wealth of resources here, that are not only provided free of charge......, but with a smile and a friendly tip o' the hat.
Warren's friendly welcome got me hooked on this blasted course!