I have recently decided to get a “real” watch (I’ve only owned digital no name watches) and the only thing I can afford is a vintage Omega.
That doesn't make sense. It's like saying I've decided to get a "real" car and the only thing I can afford is a vintage E-type.
Do you have a place of your choosing qualified to state that it's the correct caliber for the case reference and that the hands/crown are correct for that reference?
If you aren't a collector and just want a "vintage looking watch" then it's your money.
If you want something that will retain value, I think you should pass and do some research.
I see, I’m no collector. More of a superficial kid who wants the words OMEGA on my wrist.. but anyway you would recommend that I pass on it? Oh and the place of choosing I do not have... but I feel like google could find me one. What do you think?
Fair enough.
If I was a superficial kid, I'd still check that the movements was in good condition and not in need of a $300/$400 dollar service. I'd also like to know that the movement had a shock protected balance and that all parts were original Omega.
When I was a superficial kid, I also wanted an Omega like my Dad wore, so I spent my first holiday pay on a brand new Omega 600 135.011.
It was a pretty quiet holiday, I s'pose I spent most of the time looking at my watch.
He was suggesting that this particular watch is most likely not correct (at best refinished, at worst put together from other bits) and you would be wasting your money. You are not a collector - you are new to this field - and that watch has issues.
I suggest you look through the Watches for Sale and Private Watch Sales forums on here and, first and foremost, find something you like that is in your price range. Even if it is sold already, it'll give you an idea of what you can expect to pay for something reasonable. For instance, these two:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/1968-omega-seamaster-automatic-ref-166010-serviced.76830/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-1958-omega-seamaster-2938-35mm.76847/
What's this above watch worth.
What's your budget.
What part of the world are you in.
Answer these and help can be given a lot easier 😉
I’m sorry but what is “shock protected balance”?
It means that the balance staff, one of the critical components of the watch, revolves on a small spring-mounted jewel. The spring protects it from breaking in the event that the watch is dropped or hit. Shock protected watches often have the fact written on the face or case, but you can also recognise them by opening the watch and checking the mount of the balance staff.
One of the most experienced members here, ulackfocus, is currently posting a series called 'horology 101' about these kinds of technical matters. You should look at it; it will answer your questions, and many that you do not know you have yet.
... I have recently decided to get a “real” watch (I’ve only owned digital no name watches) and the only thing I can afford is a vintage Omega...
I see, but do all Omega’s come with that?
