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mutha1966
·I am looking at a Seamaster, but I don't have pictures of the movement and case back at this time. They are forth coming. Any observations or thoughts on the pictures?
Vintage Omega Seamaster Thoughts/Observations
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFNice watch, gold-cap isn’t my favorite but that’s a very good example of gold-cap.
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gbesq
·Sharp case and a nice dial. If recently serviced and the price is right, could be a good purchase candidate.
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Dan S
·I can't even tell if it's gold or gold cap, the lighting is weird and there seems to be a big stain on the back. Do you know what's going on with that?
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gbesq
·Maybe a reflection?
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mutha1966
·It looks like a type of wax/latex seal on the back. No service history and I’m not sure what “right” price would be given my lack of experience/knowledge.
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Dan S
·Is the back gold or stainless?
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mutha1966
·Stainless
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mutha1966
·Is there ballpark number I should be looking at given its condition?
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Dan S
·If you share the asking price and some context about where you are purchasing it, you may get more feedback. Private sale, auction, dealer? Otherwise, I think you can do some research finding actual sales prices in auctions or forum listings. Not asking prices.
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mutha1966
·This is a fixed price auction with an asking price of $1375. I don't have a good enough feel for choosing comparable watches at this point to know if this is a realistic ballpark number.
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Dan S
·$1375 is a hopeful number where the seller hopes that someone will fall in love because of the condition. Keep in mind that the main reason people are interested in this watch is because it is in unworn condition. If you buy it and wear it, it will quickly lose the thing that makes it interesting and it becomes just another gold-capped Omega.
This watch is really not for me. But if I liked it, I would grab it at $600. If I really, really loved it, and was absolutely sure I would keep it for the rest of my life and never sell it, I might stretch as high as $1000, recognizing that I'd be likely to lose money if I chose to sell it.
This watch is really not for me. But if I liked it, I would grab it at $600. If I really, really loved it, and was absolutely sure I would keep it for the rest of my life and never sell it, I might stretch as high as $1000, recognizing that I'd be likely to lose money if I chose to sell it.
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mutha1966
·Thanks for the insight. I was thinking of the very situation you described. I definitely want to wear the watch, and since I'm luke warm on the style, I shouldn't let the condition sway my decision.
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·Thanks for the insight. I was thinking of the very situation you described. I definitely want to wear the watch, and since I'm luke warm on the style, I shouldn't let the condition sway my decision.
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mutha1966
·I agree, and that is not for me.
