Young Man getting into watches...

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JP2

·Jan 21, 2024

I just turned 18 a month ago and my dad gave me his cousins watch. This watch was one of the watches my dad had got from my cousin before he died in a car crash. He gave it to me as a reminder of family and now I'm old enough to have it as he trust me to take care of it because of it's sentimental value. I would like to know how much you guys think the watch is worth and any tips as I am looking into starting a collection of watches. This is my first big brand watch I have a couple no branded watches that I've been wearing since I was 8 years old. I have already purchased a watch roll case. Thank you in advance for reading this and the advice.

 

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Foo2rama

·Jan 21, 2024·Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can.

What is the width? And is this the quartz model?

as for starting a collection. Money doesn’t mean anything compared to stories and the hunt.

rarity doesn’t mean value. Find what speaks to you, do your research and learn the watch.
Enjoy the hunt and the story you can share about the pieces you acquire.

 

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STANDY

·Jan 22, 2024·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Service this one, strap it on and enjoy 12 months of reading and saving.

Then you will have a better understanding of what you want, like and can afford.

(filling a Watch roll is not as fun as buying quality then needing a Watch roll 😉)

 

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X350 XJR

·Jan 22, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Start here:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

 

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Geezer

·Jan 22, 2024

To have a collection of watches should not be an end goal of itself, it is something that just happens over time.

Focus on one piece at a time, and don't be surprised if your tastes change wildly throughout this journey.

After a few decades in this hobby, I realize that most of the fun is had not in ownership but in learning about watches, their history and the process that leads up to the acquisition of a watch.

Edited: Jan 22, 2024

 

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DenisChalandier

·Jan 22, 2024

Quartz, not a wanted watch, old and not serviced yet. Worth is sentimental. Keep it to a reminder of family.

To collect is an other thing. Only advice, dont' buy anything costly for at least a year. Even if you want to. Learn your own taste first.

 

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Eve

·Jan 22, 2024

When i was your age, it was about getting new life experiences, traveling, getting to know new people, doing sport and just having a good time. I allways wore some watch, but it was not that important which one. Interestigly these watches are the ones that eventually gathered more memories, than the ones i bought more aware and after getting abscessed about watches.

You got a cool watch here, perfectly capable of taking a beating with good water resistance. service it and just enjoy your youth! you can start building a collection 10-20 years later as well.

 

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Dan S

·Jan 22, 2024

Welcome to the forum. When discussing watches it’s useful to know how they are identified. For example, the OP watch is an Omega Seamaster Professional 300, or SMP300, but that’s not really specific enough to identify it because there have been so many different variations of the SMP300. So we specify the watch using a reference number, which identifies the watch in more detail. I’m this case, the reference number would indicate the size, type of movement, generation, etc. So you will want to do some research to figure out the reference number of your watch as well as the details that identify it. That’s a good first step towards getting a valuation.

 

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peterkirk01

·Jan 22, 2024

DenisChalandier

Quartz, not a wanted watch, old and not serviced yet. Worth is sentimental. Keep it to a reminder of family.

To collect is an other thing. Only advice, dont' buy anything costly for at least a year. Even if you want to. Learn your own taste first.

This watch certainly has value and I for one wish that something as nice as this was given to me when I turned 18. Wear the watch and enjoy it for many years to come. Good luck.

 

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DenisChalandier

·Jan 22, 2024

41mm quartz, 1993 or 94 if no omega logo on left "bouton" helium valve. 1995 if there is one. Tritium, never serviced (need to do it at one point). 1600 at best. Omega service will cost mostly half of that. And then it goes for years.

 

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SOG53

·Jan 22, 2024

Don’t send it to Omega that will be very expensive. Find independent watchmaker with Omega parts account. Share your location and members can help.