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Hi there folks - looking to purchase my first Omega. I have found the model I want on eBay from a seller. There are no papers with the watch and I am unsure how to tell from just the photos on the listing.

Any help would be appreciated (sorry if it’s the wrong section - unsure which year Modern begins)

The listing - https://ebay.us/m/blzA64

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Also stated is that the strap has slight stretch - is this fixable? Or do you know if official Omega straps for this model would still be available?
 
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Welcome to OF @ A Kennedy.

Looks fine to me. If you google "seamaster 1961523" (the number from the caseback) you get plenty of pictures and info about that watch.

Bracelet stretch is fixable, they change the worn pins an collars. Omega lists straps on their web site.
These Seamasters always looks great on Nato straps.

That is a great watch
 
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Thank you both for your responses - although I have been swayed to the 2531.80 as it’s automatic. From what I have read up quartz tends to to only last 20 years and this was a 1998 model - unsure but want to be certain before I purchase one.
 
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Thank you both for your responses - although I have been swayed to the 2531.80 as it’s automatic. From what I have read up quartz tends to to only last 20 years and this was a 1998 model - unsure but want to be certain before I purchase one.
I haven't heard that they only last 20 years. I have some Omega quartz still running strong after 40. Much easier and affordable to fix than an automatic. Movement is pretty standard and is based on an ETA 255.xxx. If this is your first watch and you don't want to mess around with an automatic, it's perfect. If you want to become an afficionado, go with the automatic.
 
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Thank you both for your responses - although I have been swayed to the 2531.80 as it’s automatic. From what I have read up quartz tends to to only last 20 years and this was a 1998 model - unsure but want to be certain before I purchase one.
I have a quartz 1997 Constellation still working very well. edit, I meant 1987 not 97.
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I haven't heard that they only last 20 years. I have some Omega quartz still running strong after 40. Much easier and affordable to fix than an automatic. Movement is pretty standard and is based on an ETA 255.xxx. If this is your first watch and you don't want to mess around with an automatic, it's perfect. If you want to become an afficionado, go with the automatic.
Good to know - yes it’s my first “proper” watch (and a 40th birthday present to me) so I am unsure if the ins and outs. Not having a service history and papers is frustrating but eBay do validate most high priced watches now. If I do pull the trigger on this one I will be taking it straight for a service and check at the omega store
 
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If I do pull the trigger on this one I will be taking it straight for a service and check at the omega store
That's a pretty large expense, at least $500 USD. You might want to wear it for 3-6 months and really confirm that it's the watch you want to invest in for the long term.
 
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That's a pretty large expense, at least $500 USD. You might want to wear it for 3-6 months and really confirm that it's the watch you want to invest in for the long term.
Good tip. I’ll keep it in mind. I have wanted this watch since I was a kid and saw Goldeneye though and would love to leave it for my son once I am no longer here, that’s the reason I was considering the 2531.80 instead as what I’ve read automatic has longer life
 
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Quartz movements can last quite a while, but I'd tend to agree that a mechanical movement would be better as an heirloom piece.
 
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