Thanks in advance for any comments on this watch that's for sale.

I think.....
- the case matches the movement
- that it's not a redial
- that the rotor is loose and has been rubbing the case back
- it looks a genuine used watch
- doesn't appear to have been over-polished

Are these the onyx marker inserts? or painted?

 

It looks like my grandpa’s seamaster purchased in 1968.

 

Very nice. Everything looks original, and the case appears to be only lightly polished. I'd definitely buy this if I didn't already have one.

 

You did your homework, and I think you are right. The onyx inserts can ve seen because they have an square section (unlike the paint):

https://omegaforums.net/attachments/img_1947-jpg.493211/

 

Wow - that is one f*****g beautiful Connie !

 

Your case look like never been polished. Case, movement & crown are correct. And yes, these markers are painted, not onyx inlaid.

 

Thanks for comments thus far.

With experience, is it 'better' to replace a crystal (this one looks in poor condition) or to try and polish the original? I know that in this example, the crystal is not original, just a general question. Thanks

 

The crown on the OP's watch is similar to the correct one but I believe it is a slightly later service replacement. The correct crown ought to be slightly narrower and with no step on the face.

 

You can always try to polish it, and if you're not satisfied with the result, change the crystal.
In this case, since you are having the watch serviced anyway, have it replaced for a genuine Omega. Crystals are not expensive.

 

Crystal could be original, maybe you can't see the Omega sign because of the scratches.

I'm not shure but I think I can see it's outlines.

Otherwise I think Vicke is right!

Watch looks very good IMO

 

Sometimes crystals become thin from repeated polishing. So I‘d be happy to have it exchanged with a genuine Omega crystal.

 

I thought this one should have a hidden crown. Mine did:

 

Crystal part number is 063PZ5143, which Ofrei has listed for $42 - to give you a sense of what it would cost for a new crystal.

 

....which is the point I was trying to make above.