675 Euros?! Really? When do these Seamaster 600s started to gain in value? This one looks ok, but I think you can always find a better example for less.
I think part of the attraction to these is that black dialled Seamasters in general are not that common, coupled with the red cross hair and logo it makes the black ones quite sought after. I've sold a couple in the past and every time I get several messages afterwards asking for dibs in case the sale falls trough or if I can help someone get one.
The white dialled ones should carry less of a premium imo.
Indeed. Also, it seems that many of the black dialed seamasters out there are redials (and often quite bad redials) which of course pushes prices for the genuine examples higher.
It seems to be the current state of the market, at least where I am (Europe). Haven't found many Vintage Omega watches that are much cheaper, as of yet. Which does make me curious.
@vlaspri, @ConElPueblo, how much would you think a watch like this should be worth? And why? Would love to hear your opinions on this!
Half the money for a standard one of these would buy you a top specimen of a much more characterful Tissot, Certina or Mido.
Well, to me personally there isn't any value in these - I realise that the market says otherwise 👍
To me the case shape and construction is underwhelming; slab-sided design with stunted lugs and few details. The movement is a pedestrian (good, but uninteresting) manual winding item and the feel of the watch is fairly low-cost. Wears small as well - one of the only watches I have had which I use this rather cliché term.
Half the money for a standard one of these would buy you a top specimen of a much more characterful Tissot, Certina or Mido.
The infatuation with technical dials is lost on me as the basic item remains unchanged.
It seems to be the current state of the market, at least where I am (Europe). Haven't found many Vintage Omega watches that are much cheaper, as of yet. Which does make me curious.
@vlaspri, @ConElPueblo, how much would you think a watch like this should be worth? And why? Would love to hear your opinions on this!
Well, I think the max price is around 300$. This pricing is pretty strange, but really surprising me in the best way because I have Seamaster 600 136.012 with tropical guilloche textured dial, looks very uncommon and awesome. So if I’m going to sell it in future - wow, rain of cash!
Well, I think the max price is around 300$. This pricing is pretty strange, but really surprising me in the best way because I have Seamaster 600 136.012 with tropical guilloche textured dial, looks very uncommon and awesome. So if I’m going to sell it in future - wow, rain of cash!
Well, I think the max price is around 300$. This pricing is pretty strange, but really surprising me in the best way because I have Seamaster 600 136.012 with tropical guilloche textured dial, looks very uncommon and awesome. So if I’m going to sell it in future - wow, rain of cash!
I see your points but beg to differ. This is of course a matter of personal taste. For me the Seamaster 600 is a great watch that is dressy without being too formal. Thus, it can be worn everyday but can also be dressed up for a more special occasion and suits the minimalist wardrobe of Scandinavia well (at least the wardrobe that I have). The cal. 601 is a work horse, is easy to service and parts are abundant. I am, however, a bit partial as I have one I wear almost every day.
Regardless of whether people think these Seamaster 600's are worth the premium in black/technic/guilloche dial guise, no half way decent example with even a basic silver dial will sell in open auction for $300 (£220) in the UK anymore.
