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One of the most faked omegas. Be very careful. I am no expert on these, but google extensively. Google hall of shame sm300

 

Listed here on the Forum.

http://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-nos-omega-seamaster-300-diver.4794/

Looks OK, but really need movement and inside case back photos.

 

I think that one did the rounds on Watch Recon. If it is the one I am thinking of, It was assembled from NOS parts from Ofrei by a watchmaker student sitting a finals exam. Or so the story went. I believe he said it has a NOS 565 in it. Wait for the experts opinions

 

I did request those pictures. At first he told me that because I am not in the US he won't deal with me, which I found strange as this request isn't bizarre at all. All I wanted was to see the movement and inside of the case back. After a few messages back and forth he simply sent me this link and told me to view them there.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-omega-seamaster-300-a-839389.html
Movement pics were there, but still no pics of the inside of the case back and he says he doesn't have any.
Do I forget about this one and start looking for another?

 

That is a VERY nice watch. In saying that, there is the old adage 'BUY THE SELLER' so if you have concerns with the guy then pull out. Also, you could pm the guy that put it together and talk to him about it. He may be happy to talk to you about it.

Good luck

 

Just to be clear, I do not wish my comments to be seen as casting aspersions on a fellow member. My experience is that many US sellers do not sell outside the CONUS. We have a system where our postal service will provide a verified US address to ship to then on ship here for a small fee so that is a way to get around CONUS only sellers.

My point was that the OP obviously likes the watch so was merely offering advice to help him obtain the information that he needs to feel comfortable with spending his hard earned cash.

I blew up the pics of the movement and it looks like it is new to me. Now the OP needs to verify if the case # is within the correct reference for the rest of the watch.

I hope this helps

CS

 

I informed the seller that my cousin lives in the US and would be more than happy to receive on my behalf and then forward it to me. He also said he only accepts US verified paypal, again my cousin is more than happy to pay with their account on my behalf. Only after all of this did he send me the link to the previous listing of the watch.
Surely one shouldn't have to beg for a few simple pictures of the movement and inside of the case back, regardless of where they live. Maybe someone just wants some more insight and wishes to enrich their knowledge.

 

Watch says sold now - did you buy it?

 

No I did not buy it. I found it on eBay. The eBay listing is still active. Yet it's also shown other places?
If I wasn't suspicious before I am now.

 

This is still on the chicago Craigslist as well