Thoughts on this vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville I'm thinking of buying?

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WasserMan

·Oct 6, 2020

Hey guys,

New member here. Would love it if you guys can check this watch out - thinking of buying and while it looks legit, your thoughts on its authenticity would be appreciated.

Seller has 10,000+ stars on eBay, and looks reputable.

https://imgur.com/a/N4KAsaF

 

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michael22

·Oct 6, 2020

Please post pics. More than one.
I don't notice a problem, except the dial appears dusty, or linty. Those things shouldn't get into a watch.

 

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WasserMan

·Oct 6, 2020

The imgur link has 4 pictures in total, I've separated them into four links for you to view:

https://imgur.com/oBjWUtf

https://imgur.com/4FfOPR6

https://imgur.com/8tFIkeU

https://imgur.com/YspEsTc

Edit: fixed formatting

 

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michael22

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michael22

·Oct 6, 2020

It is weird that SWISS MADE is so assymetrical. Perhaps the crystal is deformed, it looks like an honest front on shot.
Case is better than average.
I am not expert enough to comment on the hands.

It hasn't been serviced, so disbelieve any claims & price accordingly.

 

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WasserMan

·Oct 6, 2020

michael22

It is weird that SWISS MADE is so assymetrical. Perhaps the crystal is deformed, it looks like an honest front on shot.
Case is better than average.
I am not expert enough to comment on the hands.

It hasn't been serviced, so disbelieve any claims & price accordingly.

Yeah, the SWISS MADE is throwing me off as well. Maybe just a deformity? I'll ask the seller.

He hasn't posted pictures of the movement - I'll ask if he can post them as well. Price is $550.

 

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connieseamaster

·Oct 6, 2020

Don't SMDVs have the seahorse on the back? Or is that one of those "sometimes" things?

 

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JimInOz

·Oct 6, 2020·Melbourne Australia

michael22

It is weird that SWISS MADE is so assymetrical. Perhaps the crystal is deformed............

I agree.

As these are a Unicoc case (front loader) I suspect that the crystal has not been correctly installed, therefore the deformity.

 

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amcclell

·Oct 7, 2020

connieseamaster

Don't SMDVs have the seahorse on the back? Or is that one of those "sometimes" things?

They made some with plain backs for engraving. Some people refer to these as presentation watches.

 

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onlyomega94

·Oct 7, 2020

I like it and also assume that the swiss made is being reflected in the crystal, making it look deform. Dial to me looks good, and crown seems to fit the case. I personally think 550 dollars is a fair price for a watch in this condition but remember to factor in a service if the seller hasn't had it serviced recently (and can provide a receipt for it).

 

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masteroftime

·Oct 7, 2020

Dial looks great. I am also curious about the odd distortion in the "Swiss Made" printing, but I would also surmise that it is caused by the crystal. The case is a little worn, but I don't see anything too problematic, so $550 definitely seems fair. Do you know if it is a 565 or 562?

 

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PlainVanilla

·Oct 7, 2020

It's a nice one at a decent price.