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roymcroy
·My local watch seller is selling these for 400$ , which one would you recommend getting and why? I don't know much about Omega watches
Which one would you recommend?
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFAll are gold plated or filled with rough cases, not worth it, better to shop around here or ebay
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Dan S
·Do they have anything better?
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Scarecrow Boat
··Burt Macklin, FBIIf you’re itching to spend $400, you can have a look through this thread. Just skip to the end where the most recent posts are.
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanTo add a little context, gold and gold plated watches were a little more popular forty years+ ago, when many of us wore suits and ties to work and shirtsleeves were rolled down and fastened with cuff links.
The present 'dress down' styles include bigger, sportier watches that have resulted in gold and gp watches looking a bit dated.
So, nowadays, most vintage collectors/wearers enjoy stainless sleel cases which don’t tarnish, wear well with jeans or suits and fit nicely on those of us with skinny wrists.
Factor in that gp can wear off, that all these watches probably need a $200 dollar service you can see they’re not an investment and quite possibly a money pit.
Obviously, Omega is a quality brand and movement and, if you’re really keen on these, and bearing in mind what I’ve posted, go in the shop, try them on, make sure they run accurately and if you really like any of them, see if the seller will knock off $50-100, but be prepared to walk away.
The present 'dress down' styles include bigger, sportier watches that have resulted in gold and gp watches looking a bit dated.
So, nowadays, most vintage collectors/wearers enjoy stainless sleel cases which don’t tarnish, wear well with jeans or suits and fit nicely on those of us with skinny wrists.
Factor in that gp can wear off, that all these watches probably need a $200 dollar service you can see they’re not an investment and quite possibly a money pit.
Obviously, Omega is a quality brand and movement and, if you’re really keen on these, and bearing in mind what I’ve posted, go in the shop, try them on, make sure they run accurately and if you really like any of them, see if the seller will knock off $50-100, but be prepared to walk away.
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Laneside
·Roymcroy,
If you are spending $400 it is not really an investment but you should want to buy a watch which will retain its value.
I therefore suggest that you buy an Omega or Longines watch as the brands are trusted.,
Some watches may be automatic and some manual wind. Will you wind your watch every day? I do!
Look at the crowns .... if it looks right then ok.
I wouldn't touch the square Omega.
1950 and 1960's watches tend to have a smaller diameter. If you have small or medium wrist size then this isn't an issue.
Personally I like photo 1.
Having said all that. You can maybe pick up a solid gold Longines manual calatrava style watch for that figure. It depends on what you consider as style?
If you are spending $400 it is not really an investment but you should want to buy a watch which will retain its value.
I therefore suggest that you buy an Omega or Longines watch as the brands are trusted.,
Some watches may be automatic and some manual wind. Will you wind your watch every day? I do!
Look at the crowns .... if it looks right then ok.
I wouldn't touch the square Omega.
1950 and 1960's watches tend to have a smaller diameter. If you have small or medium wrist size then this isn't an issue.
Personally I like photo 1.
Having said all that. You can maybe pick up a solid gold Longines manual calatrava style watch for that figure. It depends on what you consider as style?
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Davidt
·The point around the current popularity and pitfalls of gold plate are true, but a greater issue with these examples is the condition seems to be poor. It’s hard to see details and be specific as it looks like the photos were taken from two feet away but overall they look worn, with soft cases, base metal underneath coming through, stained dials and perhaps a crack on one of the lugs.
Like many, I have no interested in gold filled/plated, it’s either stainless (or given the ‘value’ compared to actual gold price, I’d go with a solid gold vintage Omegas from this period if I wanted gold), but if you do want gold plate as a compromise, take your time and get one with a good, sharp case, paying particular attention to the lugs to make sure the plate hasn’t worn away
Like many, I have no interested in gold filled/plated, it’s either stainless (or given the ‘value’ compared to actual gold price, I’d go with a solid gold vintage Omegas from this period if I wanted gold), but if you do want gold plate as a compromise, take your time and get one with a good, sharp case, paying particular attention to the lugs to make sure the plate hasn’t worn away
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Laneside
·Wait until you see something that really calls to you. E.g. I bought this watch for GBP192 two years ago because I liked it. I have worn it out and about. No problems at all.
Gold manual watch presented to someone retiring at Bristol Siddley Engines Ltd in 1964.
Gold manual watch presented to someone retiring at Bristol Siddley Engines Ltd in 1964.
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roymcroy
·Wait until you see something that really calls to you. E.g. I bought this watch for GBP192 two years ago because I liked it. I have worn it out and about. No problems at all.
Gold manual watch presented to someone retiring at Bristol Siddley Engines Ltd in 1964.
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roymcroy
·If you’re itching to spend $400, you can have a look through this thread. Just skip to the end where the most recent posts are.
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roymcroy
·The point around the current popularity and pitfalls of gold plate are true, but a greater issue with these examples is the condition seems to be poor. It’s hard to see details and be specific as it looks like the photos were taken from two feet away but overall they look worn, with soft cases, base metal underneath coming through, stained dials and perhaps a crack on one of the lugs.
Like many, I have no interested in gold filled/plated, it’s either stainless (or given the ‘value’ compared to actual gold price, I’d go with a solid gold vintage Omegas from this period if I wanted gold), but if you do want gold plate as a compromise, take your time and get one with a good, sharp case, paying particular attention to the lugs to make sure the plate hasn’t worn away
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roymcroy
·Roymcroy,
If you are spending $400 it is not really an investment but you should want to buy a watch which will retain its value.
I therefore suggest that you buy an Omega or Longines watch as the brands are trusted.,
Some watches may be automatic and some manual wind. Will you wind your watch every day? I do!
Look at the crowns .... if it looks right then ok.
I wouldn't touch the square Omega.
1950 and 1960's watches tend to have a smaller diameter. If you have small or medium wrist size then this isn't an issue.
Personally I like photo 1.
Having said all that. You can maybe pick up a solid gold Longines manual calatrava style watch for that figure. It depends on what you consider as style?
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roymcroy
·To add a little context, gold and gold plated watches were a little more popular forty years+ ago, when many of us wore suits and ties to work and shirtsleeves were rolled down and fastened with cuff links.
The present 'dress down' styles include bigger, sportier watches that have resulted in gold and gp watches looking a bit dated.
So, nowadays, most vintage collectors/wearers enjoy stainless sleel cases which don’t tarnish, wear well with jeans or suits and fit nicely on those of us with skinny wrists.
Factor in that gp can wear off, that all these watches probably need a $200 dollar service you can see they’re not an investment and quite possibly a money pit.
Obviously, Omega is a quality brand and movement and, if you’re really keen on these, and bearing in mind what I’ve posted, go in the shop, try them on, make sure they run accurately and if you really like any of them, see if the seller will knock off $50-100, but be prepared to walk away.
He offered me a Rolex oyster perpetual from around the 1940's or 50's for 2000$
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!You're right, but also to be fair the guy recently serviced them, he's my main watch repair guy. He always repairs my watches for around 10$ , so that's why.
He offered me a Rolex oyster perpetual from around the 1940's or 50's for 2000$
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