Your thoughts and feelings about Seamaster 145.029

milhouse · Oct 15, 2019

I'm always attracted to vintage preserved pieces, expecially not frequently seen Omega chronos.
I prefer to find them as they are, with a wasa sabi approach.
I would like to know what do you think about this Seamaster 145029 (no more) racing dial.
Original 1170/653 bracelet and never polished case.

Thank you

milhouse · Oct 15, 2019

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milhouse · Oct 15, 2019

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milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

Could anybody help me, please?
I would buy this Seamaster chrono and I need to know if it is totally correct.

I would like to know if you would buy it and which would be the correct price?

Thank you for your reply and help.

BlackTalon · Oct 16, 2019

You can compare to some others here: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...AhWEVN8KHWPkCX0QsAR6BAgJEAE&biw=2048&bih=1042

All the non-panda photos Google brings up seem to have orange hands. I do not know if that is the only way they came. Any pics of inside of caseback and of movement?

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

The hands were orange. Now the hands are faded.

bama2141 · Oct 16, 2019

Here’s mine on a couple of different straps.

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

You hands seem repainted. Am I right?

bama2141 · Oct 16, 2019

Hands are original

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

bama2141
Hands are original

Ok, it's very nice.

kov · Oct 16, 2019

@milhouse I have a nos spare set of orange Tritium hour and minute hands, if you want.

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

kov
@milhouse I have a nos spare set of orange Tritium hour and minute hands, if you want.

oh! thank you very much!
if I will be able to buy this Seamaster, I write you surely!

Do you like it? Would you buy it?

bama2141 · Oct 16, 2019

These are great watches, wear well on the wrist, and have the easily serviced 861 movement. Your example looks ok, especially after replacing the hands as offered by Kov, and a replacement for the cracked crystal. The movement looks like it could use a service too. It then comes down to price considering how much extra you'll need to add for the fixes.

kov · Oct 16, 2019

milhouse
Do you like it? Would you buy it?

I have a sweet spot for this Ω logo that has a unique shape. Also, hey, it's a radial dial !
On the other hand, I am not a fan of the 029 case. Personal taste thing...

I wouldn't buy this watch and the reason is I don't buy any project watches anymore.

If you like it, you shouldn't wait too long. Especially if the price is friendly. 😀

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

I can't understand which is the right price to pay.
I'll have to service the movement and change the crystal (I suppose about 200/250 euros).

BlackTalon · Oct 16, 2019

Servicing a chrono movement is normally a bit more that 200/250 euros (figure double), and add another 50+ euros for the crystal.

Verdi · Oct 16, 2019

BlackTalon
Servicing a chrono movement is normally a bit more that 200/250 euros (figure double), and add another 50+ euros for the crystal.

it depends where.....

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

BlackTalon
Servicing a chrono movement is normally a bit more that 200/250 euros (figure double), and add another 50+ euros for the crystal.

I would bring it to my watchmaker: I think to pay no more than 200 euros for service.

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

The request is 1800 euros.
Too much?

milhouse · Oct 16, 2019

kov
If you like it, you shouldn't wait too long. Especially if the price is friendly. 😀

1800 euros is a frendly price in your opinion?