Vintage Omega Gold Watch 18K - How much could it be worth?

pinofn · Aug 8, 2023

Hello guys, I inherited this watch a long while ago, took it immediately to Omega store for maintenance, which took approximately a year to get back (maybe Covid related?). I picked it up from Omega on Sunday 08/06/23.

I was wondering if anyone in this forum would help to determine its worth. I may be interested to sell and upgrade to a newer watch.

Thank you in advance.

DON · Aug 8, 2023

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older seniors watch. Matches with the pinkie ring. My father had a similar no name watch (and matching pinkie ring). No one in the family wanted it and was sold for 10% over scrap vale

as yours has the Omega name. Maybe 20% over scrap value as it can still be sold as a watch

sathomasga · Aug 8, 2023

Well, its value is whatever someone else is willing to pay for it, and there are lots of people in the world; however, it seems very unlikely that you would be able to sell it for more than the cost of the service. Since it was inherited, perhaps enjoy it as a memory of the original owner?

Tony C. · Aug 8, 2023

If the case and bracelet are 18k gold, the value of the watch would not be insignificant.

sathomasga · Aug 8, 2023

Tony C.
If the case and bracelet are 18k gold, the value of the watch would not be insignificant.

Good point. Shame to have a watch serviced just to melt it down for the gold, but no sense being hostage to the sunk cost fallacy.

MtV · Aug 8, 2023

Yeah, 20% over scrap might already be a bit of a stretch, but with the Omega service etc. you could be lucky. My rough guess would be around 2k€/2.5k$ or so.

Perrier · Aug 8, 2023

I think it will be difficult to sell this watch.

If I were you I'd keep it, as the sentimental value is probably worth more than whatever you can get for it.

calalum · Aug 8, 2023

Is no one concerned about the placement of the word "Automatic" in relation to "Omega"?

MtV · Aug 8, 2023

calalum
Is no one concerned about the placement of the word "Automatic" in relation to "Omega"?

Not really, I just figured they redid the dial at the service…

calalum · Aug 8, 2023

Point being that a redial would further reduce the potential sale value other than for scrap.

MtV · Aug 8, 2023

calalum
Point being that a redial would further reduce the potential sale value other than for scrap.

I get that, the reason I didn’t even mention this is that this particular style of watch isn’t exactly sought after anyway and I believe the value is so close to scrap that it doesn’t make a big difference, if any.

padders · Aug 8, 2023

If you ever intended selling, the factory service was a bit of a mistake to be honest. You won't see that investment back. As noted, it's worth maybe £250-500 more than the scrap metal value if you can find someone who actually wants it as a watch. That is not a given as it is way out of fashion.

pinofn · Aug 8, 2023

Thank you guys for all the feedback. I will try to sell it on eBay and see what kind of traction I get. I will keep it if it doesn't sell, it actually looks good on my wrist. Also, uploading another of my watches that I have had for many years and which used to be belong to my dad. I thought it would be good to share on this forum.

theluckyluke · Aug 8, 2023

Whilst I am not too fond of rectangular watches, it does look pretty good on your wrist to be honest!

cverstegen · Aug 8, 2023

theluckyluke
Whilst I am not too fond of rectangular watches, it does look pretty good on your wrist to be honest!

I second that. I think it looks great!

davidswiss · Aug 9, 2023

I think that looks very cool on the wrist, but then I'm ancient so may not appeal to others. The speedy dial at 5, 6, 7 and 8 looks like some repainting.

Vintage Omega Gold Watch 18K - How much could it be worth?

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