would you buy this seamaster 2857?

[lo1979]

hi all, I would like to get a 36 mm seamster. it's going to be my second wintage omega after the constellation I acquired 2 years ago.
price is 750 euro

case number 2857
cal 491

your suggestions are greatly appreciated.

regards

 

[simomega]

Feels like it has been very enthusiastically polished, and the damage (patina!) to the dial would be a deal breaker for me.

 

[Spruce]

simomega

Feels like it has been very enthusiastically polished, and the damage (patina!) to the dial would be a deal breaker for me.

+1

 

[MtV]

Spruce

+1

+1 on your +1. Much more attractive ones can be found for that money with a bit of patience.

 

[Waltesefalcon]

simomega

Feels like it has been very enthusiastically polished, and the damage (patina!) to the dial would be a deal breaker for me.

What he said. Save your money and avoid this one.

 

[LesXL]

MtV

+1 on your +1. Much more attractive ones can be found for that money with a bit of patience.

+1 (so +3 in total)

 

[wilderbeast]

I think you would have to be very fond of the dial to be considering this. For me, I see damage not character. The responses you’ve already had are from guys who know what they are talking about, but for the record I would move on from this, too.

 

[Donn Chambers]

Another no here. The damage to that dial is too much for me, especially at that price.

 

[Dan S]

While it's not easy to find a 36mm Seamaster, that dial is too far gone for me.

 

[lo1979]

Ok guys, thanks for your support. Regards

 

[ConElPueblo]

Dan S

While it's not easy to find a 36mm Seamaster, that dial is too far gone for me.

Especially that reference is very uncommon. With a seconds subdial even more so.

I find the dial a bit too far gone too, but will remark on the case condition that this reference has fairly soft features to begin with.