Vintage Omega Help

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I have been considering buying this vintage Omega seamaster for a little while and need help with multiple things, this would be my first watch and need help seeing if the watch is authentic and what the specific model is as well as what a good price for the watch would be. I am seeking help regarding anything about the watch sense I am not super educated on watches especially vintage ones

Some info: the seller told me it was a 1945 Omega Speed-master but I can’t seem to find the exact model online. Recently serviced with new handspring. I’m just wondering if it is original along with if it is worth the purchase, I’m open to any information about the watch as well.



 
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Really it is the seller who should be answering these questions for you because without seeing the inside, we can only guess.

First of all, it's a Seamaster not a Speedmaster as you indicated. It is not from 1945 if it's a legit Seamaster, because that would be too early. Maybe you meant to type 1954. It might be a reference 2802 base on the shape of the case. If so, it would have a cal 471 movement and would be smaller than the usual Seamaster. Smaller watches are generally less desirable these days. The sweep hand is too short, so it's either broken or replaced. The dial is pretty badly damaged (blistered, stained, peeling) and it looks like some of the lume dots have been replaced in a sloppy way. There are other condition issues as well, and they all impact the value.

I wouldn't be interested in this watch, but perhaps if it's extremely cheap and you like it, it might be an ok way to dip your toe in to vintage watches. If you indicate the asking price, you will probably get more engagement regarding valuation.
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It's a Seamaster not a Speedmaster, possibly a ref 2802. If so, it would have a cal 471 movement and would be slightly smaller than the usual Seamaster. The sweep hand is too short, so either broken or replaced. The dial is pretty badly damaged and it looks like some of the lume dots have been replaced in a sloppy way. These condition issues impact the value.
Thank you for the speedy response the seller did say it has the 471 movement, what would you say a watch like this is worth or is it even worth purchasing. Also do you know the size of this watch.
 
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Really it is the seller who should be answering these questions for you because without seeing the inside, we can only guess.

First of all, it's a Seamaster not a Speedmaster as you indicated. It is not from 1945 if it's a legit Seamaster, because that would be too early. Maybe you meant to type 1954. It might be a reference 2802 base on the shape of the case. If so, it would have a cal 471 movement and would be smaller than the usual Seamaster. Smaller watches are generally less desirable these days. The sweep hand is too short, so it's either broken or replaced. The dial is pretty badly damaged (blistered, stained, peeling) and it looks like some of the lume dots have been replaced in a sloppy way. There are other condition issues as well, and they all impact the value.

I wouldn't be interested in this watch, but perhaps if it's extremely cheap and you like it, it might be an ok way to dip your toe in to vintage watches. If you indicate the asking price, you will probably get more engagement regarding valuation.
The current asking price is 500
 
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Thank you for the speedy response the seller did say it has the 471 movement, what would you say a watch like this is worth or is it even worth purchasing. Also do you know the size of this watch.
Please read my full post, I am trying to give you the most information I can given the minimal information you're provided.
 
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In terms of size, we would either need to have it measured or we would need to know the reference number. If the seller knows the movement caliber, he should also know the reference number. If you have that information, please post it. In fact, please post all the information you have. All at once comprehensively is better than portioning it out bit by bit.

I gave my guess of a ref 2802, which I believe is 33mm, although I have never had one in my collection.

Is it worth buying? For me, no, I think the dial is too far gone. In fact, I think the seller is trying to hide how bad the dial is and that it will look even worse in person. From some angles you can see blistering and sections that are peeling.
 
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As Dan said. Too small, overall condition average barely. Case is all scratched up and crown doesn’t look correct.

Pass on it
 
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Surely the seller can tel you the size!?!?

I wouldn’t be interested in the watch at any price really. It’s not attractive to me.