Too much wear?

MtV

I’d like some of the more experienced users here to verify that, but to me it looks like the case was so severely polished that the attachment of the lugs actually show the difference in case thickness between polished / unpolished part:

The dial might even have mold, it’d be a bit too much for me (and I do like heavily patinaed watches usually). The movement looks ok in comparison to the dial, but not great with some corrosion.

Spruce

I know some people are happy to wear watches with dial damage or significant patina but this rather dirty looking watch face suggests it was worn by a coal miner working at the coal face.

Davidt

That is an absolute dog.

I’d strongly advise waiting for a better example.

G General85

I think I'm just getting eager to buy one but I need to wait. I don't have a huge budget, around £500/$615

STANDY

Big pass

STANDY

Something like this is in your budget. ]

Davidt

Are you U.K. based? You can get a lovely and original vintage Omega for £500 with a bit of patience.

Davidt

Keep an eye on the sales section on this forum and regularly search eBay. You can post watches you're considering here.

Importantly, look through old posts on the forum to get a good idea of what model(s) you're looking for

Spruce

Read https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/.

Then try going into eBay, entering 'vintage Omega Seamaster' in the search engine, enter ‘£600' or whatever figure you fancy, and see what comes up.

Read the text carefully, beware of re-dials, refurbished dials etc and study the photos (equally carefully).

G General85

That is nice, where is that?

STANDY

In my draw awaiting a service, purchased a while ago for even less than your budget. 😉

G General85

Ah damn! Nice find! eBay by any chance?