Vintage Omega Cal .601 - Pls help evaluate

Davidt

That's got a refinished dial and has been heavily polished.

Btw it helps if you post an actual picture rather than just a link. It stop members having to flit between different websites to see the watch.

j.allen

I've seen really attractive 600's, one of my favorites. This in my opinion is not attractive. But for 260 I don't know that it's a bad buy if you like it. I spent 400 and 600 on mine, and the 400 dollar one had a little dial damage. I'm not the best at evaluating value. There are others who know the market better.

j.allen

Here are a few examples. I am a poor photographer. The one on the left has a larger case by about 1.5 to 2mm.

Mouse_at_Large

I'm by no means an expert, but two things stand out to me.

Firstly the hour markers and the black lines on them. Some of them look like someone with a Sharpie and a slightly unsteady hand "retouched" them. Secondly, I am always suspicious when I see lume plots at the hour markers, but no lume on the hands. Logically, from the point of view of practicality, this makes no sense.

260$ is not a large amount for a decent vintage watch, but you must ask yourself if even at that price, and knowing the suspicions I and others have, would you be happy to have it on your wrist? For a little more, you may be able to find something considerably better.