I inherited a this watch about 25 years ago after my wife's grandfather passed away. I kept it in an old watch box in a box under my bed never realizing what I had. I was sorting through a few boxes the other day and came across the watch and decided to look into it a little further. I'm trying to get a feel for what the watch is worth. It is a Vintage Omega Seamaster Chronograph from the 70's. It is in very good condition and works very well and has what I believe is the original strap. It has a few minor scratches on the lens but overall a very nice piece. Is there anyone out there that could recommend where I can get a ball park evaluation?? Any help is much appreciated.

 

Do a Google search for Omega Darth Vader.

 

Cool watch, the band is a «Hirsch» band and not original to the watch. You may also have a problem with the miss-aligned tachy ring.

 

The tacky ring can be easily realigned, but it looks like you have a melted seal on top. They turn to oil after a while. This is potentially dangerous if it gets to the dial. As it stands I would expect it to get around £2000 on eBay. The Omega Hard Metals are an acquired taste, but few and far between.

 

Thanks for your input. I had no idea it was called a Darth Vader. That brought up all kinds of interesting info!!

 

Good to know about the band. thank you!

 

Thanks for your reply. your input is much appreciated.I will be having the watch serviced to clean it up and get the tacky ring realigned.

 

A point of note- do not take it to an Omega boutique and do not send it to Omega for service- they will replace parts like hands or dial which are part of the history of the watch and give it much of its value.
That said, you need to find an independent watchmaker with a Swatch Group (owner of omega) parts account. Service parts like gaskets and crystals are usually easy generic parts on most watches and anyone can get them but something like the gasket under your crustal that’s turned to goo is Omega specific and can only be obtained by a watchmaker with a parts account- so you need to verify that the watchmaker you choose has an Omega (swatch group) parts account. If they say “oh sure, I can get one from one of my vendors” then not that guy.
If you plan to sell it, don’t service it. Leave it as is as a collector will want to use their preferred watchmaker.

 

If you plan to sell it PM me )))))

 

I think it would probably make way more than £2K. If I had to put a figure on it I'd say more in the region of £5k+

This is the first one that has surfaced in a few years now and I know of a number of collectors who would be very happy to pay good money for one.

The Darth Vader variant of the Seamaster 145.0023 is quite a rare watch and as such has something of a cult following amongst 1970's Omega collectors

https://www.fratellowatches.com/watches-pencils-7-omega-darth-vader/

 

Let say 3 where sold in the last 4 months , 2 in Switzerland and one 1 Portugal .

of course more buyers than sellers a realistic price , that takes in count the original bracelet missing and the service 5k€ is a good start .

 

Do you have links to the sales?

 

Cracking watch. Just because nobody has yet : dibs

(Would also guess serious collectors would pay serious coin for one such as this in this condition)

 

2 of them through Chrono 24 , the other one was a local classified .

 

An Anakin auctioned this year

https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/...eamaster-anakin-skywalker-ref-145-023-1/67330

 

Well the guy just bought at this price plus premium and taxes pay way too much )) for that price you get the Anakin with box papers and original box.

the 2 sales on CH24 if I remember properly the Swiss Watch was sold 7000 chf ( Fully serviced) the seller was a shop with Omega “license”.

the Portuguese was listed 9000€ with a comment write us for the real price , the ad stay at least 3 weeks on line but was perfect .

 

Sold the ST68 to make room for a Darth Vader )))

 

if it’s not 70s it’s not welcome in that box!

I believe realised prices at auction include all buyers fees

 

Well MKII Téléstop from 1969 allowed due to is rareness , if not you are right all 70’s