Time to part with cash but don’t want to fall foul of a fake

Interested1 · Jul 15, 2018

As a total newbie would appreciate an opinion. Firstly have managed to navigate some of the bad sellers out there thanks to this forum but I now have reserved 2 watches. Now I need to decide and as it’s getting to cash time don’t want to fall foul of a fake. I can’t find comments on the seller on this forum but looking to see if the 2 - links below - for a watch I want to wear daily (no gardening..) have any issues. The first looks to be a watch that was listed here in 2015 so aware of the price increase. Would appreciate comments, thanks.

https://www.omegavintagewatches.co.uk/product-page/1967-omega-constellation-chronometer-pie-pan

https://www.omegavintagewatches.co.uk/product-page/1952-omega-seamaster-chronometer

GuiltyBoomerang · Jul 15, 2018

The prices are very high, given that they have been polished. Especially for the Seamaster, since it is gold-capped.

They're a tad too pricey in my eyes. Not fake, however for a serious collector the money is not worth it.

You might like to check out the stickied threads regarding searching for a vintage Omega in the subforum. Once you have a set style and budget, check out eBay and do some more research, as well as browsing through the private sales area here. Plenty of respected member-sellers with genuine watches that won't break the bank 😀

pmontoyap · Jul 15, 2018

Honestly, first one looks nice, would preffer it if it had never been “polished by Omega”. But its definitely overpriced. I know UK has a different price market for watches but I would look into finding it for a better price.

Second one is a disaster. Nice dial but condition of the case and movement is deplorable. And again highly Overpriced. For comparison I have 570 £ invested on this “new to me” piece after service:

Looks a little better on the flesh but the movement is super clean on this one. If I were you I’d look elsewhere.

Screwbacks · Jul 15, 2018

I agree prices are set too high. personally, i prefer the 564 over the bumper.😉

micampe · Jul 15, 2018

I think the Seamaster is a redial and the movement and case are in poor condition.

Dan S · Jul 15, 2018

I also don't like the Seamaster. The case is badly beat up, the lume dots are missing, and something is definitely suspicious with the applied "12". I would stay away from that one.

I'm not a real Constellation aficionado, but the dial on that one looks really nice to me. I with the case was a little sharper, but I can understand your attraction to the watch.

Interested1 · Jul 15, 2018

Dan S
I also don't like the Seamaster. The case is badly beat up, the lume dots are missing, and something is definitely suspicious with the applied "12". I would stay away from that one.

I'm not a real Constellation aficionado, but the dial on that one looks really nice to me. I with the case was a little sharper, but I can understand your attraction to the watch.

Interested1 · Jul 15, 2018

Thanks all appreciated - will start to hunt around here. You are right in that retail in UK is more plus ordering from USA usually results in an unpleasant customs bill. If I can drive a bargain on the Constellation might give that a shot as I am Just looking for a good looking watch but if not will hang in there.

Again thanks appreciated.

ChrisN · Jul 15, 2018

Try and get a warranty if you do decide to go for the Constellation. It's a lot of money and you don't want to be stuck with an additional few hundred for a service within a short time.
The price is very high in my opinion as well so, if you're not in a great rush, hang around here and see if you find a watch on the private sales forum.

Cheers, Chris

Canuck · Jul 15, 2018

The older one will be a money pit. Signs of rust in plain view, and one has to wonder where there might be rust that doesn’t show. I doubt if a pristine one from that era would bring that kind of price.

michael22 · Jul 15, 2018

micampe
I think the Seamaster is a redial and the movement and case are in poor condition.

Is that an index marker being used as a 1 ?
That's a candidate for the worste redials thread.

Time to part with cash but don’t want to fall foul of a fake

Interested1

GuiltyBoomerang

pmontoyap

Screwbacks

micampe

Dan S

Interested1

Interested1

ChrisN

Canuck

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