Which Seamaster would you go for?

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CuriousGeorge

·Apr 30, 2020

I'm currently looking at these two Seamaster watches that are up for auction:
1. Ref 168.022, cal 564. Omega bracelet ref 1093/515.
2.Cosmic ref 168.036, cal 752. Omega bracelet 1162/525.

The problem is I like them both, and if you could give me som advice on which to choose I wuould very much appreciate it. The bracelet in number 1 is not the appropriate for this Watch, but as far as I know number 2 has the right one. They bot miss some lume (number 1 at 4 o'clock and number 2 at 12). At this point the bids are about 720 USD and 480 USD, respectively.

I don't want to get carried away so facts, numbers, etc are what I think I need to make a decision.

 

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efauser

·Apr 30, 2020

I would take number one because it's a chronometer. That having been said, I would want to see more photos before committing.

 

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CuriousGeorge

·Apr 30, 2020

I saw number 2 at the auction house and it looked really good. Unfortunately I won't be able to see number 1.
The auction sites don't provide more photos, but if I decide on one of them I will go see a watchmaker. They offer a two week refund period, so if I'm not happy with the watch I can always return it.

 

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Skipper_S

·Apr 30, 2020

#1 for sure!

 

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ConElPueblo

·Apr 30, 2020

The first one looks great, but be aware that the bracelet is for a Constellation C-case, not this Seamaster. $720 (before premiums?) is at the top of what I'd expect this to fetch.

 

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cristos71

·Apr 30, 2020

I don't know much about ref 168.022 but the upper dial printing doesn't look quite right to me, it could be the photo and/or crystal but here's a comparrison with another example I found online. Also as @ConElPueblo mentions the wrong bracelet with badly fitting end links adds nothing to the package

 

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CuriousGeorge

·Apr 30, 2020

Thanks a lot for your input!

Yes, I'm aware of the wrong bracelet for #1 (see my introduction). This is part of my question which watch to buy: The one with correct bracelet and Watch, or the chronometer with possible failing of MOY-test and wrong bracelet.

I don't know how you guys can stand the pain of finding the real deal cause it's making me go nuts! I started off looking at a constellation ref 168.005 but there was always something wrong with every one I found, so I have given up on that ref for now. I just want to find me a true and original Omega Watch with some history.😵‍💫

 

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efauser

·Apr 30, 2020

Does the MOY test hold for Seamaster Chronometers?

 

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STANDY

·Apr 30, 2020·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

I would be jumping on this instead of either of those two


https://omegaforums.net/threads/fine-vintage-movado-tempo-matic.113048/

 

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CuriousGeorge

·Apr 30, 2020

Oh, I jumped into my own conclusions about the MOY-test (I was thinking of it and then writing what I was thinking). Yes, I see the letters are a bit bolder in "my" watch, is that it?

And yes, the bids are without premiums (22% + a standard fee of approx 20 USD).

 

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chipsotoole

·Apr 30, 2020

The price difference should be quite considerable. I'd go for number one as Cosmics are always around..

 

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OMEGuy

·Apr 30, 2020

I would wait with buying a vintage watch, until I've learned enough by myself to be independent from any other opinion involved in my decision.

That said, I wouldn't buy any of these two watches for the prices (assumed to be rising up) you mentioned.