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  1. missbeks

    missbeks Jun 26, 2015

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  2. missbeks

    missbeks Jun 26, 2015

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  3. Spacefruit Ω 2

    Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Jun 26, 2015

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    I know nothing about this sort of watch.
    I do remember almost every request like this, (new poster, cheap watch, dealer, and flashy photos,) is swiftly followed by patient but tired advice along the lines of: redial/over polished/overpriced.
    Let's see if I am wrong.
    I often am, but let's get our one of these::popcorn::

    Ps no critism of op intended, I enjoy the learning prompted by these threads
     
  4. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 26, 2015

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    Both are recent redials of below average quality.

    Vintage Omega dials should not be bright white, more like a gentle eggshell or cream color.

    Didn't even look at price or condition of the case.

    I'd advise you to run away from these
    gatorcpa
     
  5. missbeks

    missbeks Jun 26, 2015

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  6. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 26, 2015

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    See that was on the auctions page as it was always going to be a very cost effective way into a Cal 8500 which is a great movement for the money.
     
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  7. lillatroll Ω 1

    lillatroll Jun 26, 2015

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    They are a bit over priced for the (lack) of quality of them. Tom Dick is selling a beautiful watch that is a steal. (He only seems to have beautiful watches) If I had more money in my watch fund right mnow would jump all over it.
     
  8. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 26, 2015

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  9. Stratos

    Stratos Jun 26, 2015

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    as already mentioned, this is redialed and not in an accurate way.

    try to find one in original condition.
     
  10. missbeks

    missbeks Jun 26, 2015

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    Absolutely @dsio - it was perfect. I had my head stuck in the sales forums and wasn't checking the auctions, gutted!

    The other one you've linked to is also great. I'm really trying to find something in a steel as gold is not to the OH's taste (and it's for him) which has made it a little harder, they seem to be rarer?
     
  11. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 26, 2015

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    Not at all there's heaps of steel around and omega literally made 10s of millions of watches in the 50s/60s era.
     
  12. missbeks

    missbeks Jun 26, 2015

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    Good stuff! Glad to hear it :)
     
  13. missbeks

    missbeks Jun 26, 2015

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    (If anyone has anything to sell....? haha.)
     
  14. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jun 26, 2015

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  15. missbeks

    missbeks Jun 26, 2015

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    See earlier: "I had my head stuck in the sales forums"