Trying to buy my first omega

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I found this watch that I’m heavily interested in, but I want to make sure it’s a legit omega before I purchase and just wanted help in making sure I’m making a correct purchase. Pictures will be posted

 
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Looks like a late 50s generic omega. Don’t know much about these but the movement looks legit to me
 
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Legitimate US cased Omega.
You can just make out the US import code for Omega (OXG) on the balance cock.
Case was made for Norman Morris Corp (US Omega agent at the time) by Jonell Watch Case Company of Long Island, New York.
Serial number dates the movement to about 1963.
 
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Note - one screw s missing from the automatic bridge, so this likely will need a service so I would count that into what you would pay.
 
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Gold-filled base and embossed dial are signatures of an entry-level piece. I believe that I see some minor brassing on the edges of the lugs. The movement is of course, high quality, but the low jewel version for US import and I see some wear on the rotor.

If very cheap, it could be appropriate for occasional wear, but I would be cautious about investing much into it. What is the asking price?
 
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I agree. It’s fine, but an entry level piece and certainly nothing special. It shouldn’t be in the same price category as a constellation or seamaster.
 
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Incorrect crown? Should sit closer to the case. Signed
 
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Gold-filled base and embossed dial are signatures of an entry-level piece. I believe that I see some minor brassing on the edges of the lugs. The movement is of course, high quality, but the low jewel version for US import and I see some wear on the rotor.

If very cheap, it could be appropriate for occasional wear, but I would be cautious about investing much into it. What is the asking price?
They want close to 800
 
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They want close to 800
I think that is too much for that watch. Especially with missing screws in the movement (or may it be only one screw, still fishy).
Also the crown seems wrong.
For 800 you should get a nicer piece, especially if you are not fixed on that exact model.
 
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Legitimate US cased Omega.
You can just make out the US import code for Omega (OXG) on the balance cock.
Case was made for Norman Morris Corp (US Omega agent at the time) by Jonell Watch Case Company of Long Island, New York.
Serial number dates the movement to about 1963.
800 what?
800 US dollars
 
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With some patience, you could probably get a gold-capped 1960s Omega automatic for about that price (Seamaster, SMDV, or Geneve), and I would rather see you with that than the 10k gold filled case and other issues.