Got to disagree there. Numbers 4 and 5 are both poor redials, over priced and 5 is polished to death.
Is buying a redial a huge no-no for vintage watches?
In general, a redial hugely drives down the value of a watch. There are some tastefully done redials out there, but you'll find a lot of members on here generally gravitate away from redials in general. I find original dials much more attractive and usually of much higher quality than most redials.
Of the watches you're looking at, finding non-refinished examples isn't too difficult and just takes a little bit of patience. It's a bit of a minefield out there, so definitely post here first before making the leap and you'll get a lot of input on originality. You'll save yourself a lot of time and money by doing so, and hopefully end up with a great looking watch!
I'll join the others in saying I think you'll find a much better option than those you listed by looking at the sales postings here on the forum. There have been some really nice ones that have popped up recently and I'm sure more will be up in the coming days.
Also, if you're not stuck on Omega, I would also highly recommend a Longines from that era. Top notch watches from when Longines was at its peak and one of the best watchmakers in the world (in my opinion).
I've been watching this stainless steel piece on eBay - are you able to tell if it's a redial? I messaged the seller and he said that it is. Also, it seems like certain models are more desirable than others. An earlier poster said one of the watch models I linked was "obsolete" - not sure what that implies.
Is buying a redial a huge no-no for vintage watches?
I've been watching this stainless steel piece on eBay - are you able to tell if it's a redial? I messaged the seller and he said that it is. Also, it seems like certain models are more desirable than others. An earlier poster said one of the watch models I linked was "obsolete" - not sure what that implies.
Buy this. He will be happy
https://omegaforums.net/threads/195...ub-seconds-bor-bracelet-reference-2848.64358/
+1 on this recommendation.
🤦 Once more! Number one is a watch he will have to WIND! It is NOT an automatic winder. And the movement (the “works” ) is a rusted mess! Don’t be seduced by a decent dial. This watch would only be good to use for any parts that could be salvaged. In other words, one degree above trash! But if you like it in spite of all the negatives, by all means buy it!
Even though the dial looks kind of... dirty? I understand that a patina could be a good thing, but this one looks like it's a bit uneven. But then again, what do I know. 😕 Is this a desirable thing to have?
