This was advertised as a 3570.50, and I was under the impression it was a newer watch. Paid $2800ish. With my limited knowledge of them, it never occured to me to ask if there was a serial number on the case.

About a week after purchase I went to a jeweler to get an appraisal to insure it. I was turned away as there was no serial number on the case. After several other attempts I finally got a jeweler to appraise it and open it up. This was the movement inside and is serialed to the 70s.

Was this a bad purchase? Can someone help me understand what I bought?


Thanks!

 

Serial # is at the '6 o'clock' position of the movement. The pic you posted is too low a resolution for me to be able to read it.

 

It's in the 3x,xxx,xxx range. Geez, isn't that good enough?

 

For sure is not good news The watch has been put together with a mix of parts from different years. Like this fellow

 

What's the concern? If its that there's no Serial on the lug, I think that's OK for watches of this vintage. More modern ones would have it.

Or is it something else?

Edit: Ooo, hang on. Dial looks more modern than the movement . Definitely not a good sign....

 

Serial looks like 31.3m, but this watch has otherwise modern parts - dial, bezel, hands, caseback, bracelet. It's too complete a rebuild to be a service, I think - the original caseback usually remains behind after even the most "thorough" Omega service. I think this is a movement put into a watch built out of service parts. Perhaps a Mk.II movement.

 

What is stamped inside case back?

 

It's a new caseback - look at the globe engraving in his outer caseback photo

 

Wow, $2800 is quite expensive for n00b tax!

 

I’m never buying a used Omega without coming here first.

 

Wait, you bought this here or elsewhere?

 

Was this watch bought from a member here on the forum?
A bit late....
Still curious.

 

Yes this was bought by a recognized member on the forum. He does not appear interested to make the transaction right..

 

Yes, I tried giving him the benefit of the doubt but he is no longer responding.

 

I am talking with the seller and hope to come to an agreement.

 

I think you should tell everyone that he not only IS responding, but is refunding you your money and doing right by you to "make the transaction right".

Seriously, people do have lives outside this forum. What if he "stopped responding" due to job or family? Geezus, why so impatient? It's not like it's been a month since your last conversation. Why do people post negative things at the drop of a hat?