Advice on Omega Seamaster

Advice on Omega Seamaster

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niallt

Original Poster:

4 posts

109 months

Monday 27th April 2015
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Hi guys

I don't have much experience at all buying watches but a few weeks ago I was on eBay (after a few beers) and bought the following, which has just arrived from the US.

I am wondering if I could get advice on the authenticity of the watch. I think it looks fine, although the condition could be a bit better. I was more worried after discovering that the luminous material had fallen off the minute hand in transit and is now loose on top of the dial, as can be seen in this image beside the date.

Some images (I do need to cut my nails, sorry):

http://i.imgur.com/e79HlpX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ppsZscR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yKHeCRG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hGxaL21.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xtySKbS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bFy9fDg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/t2w4QDp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jxOxBvL.jpg

The movement looks ok and the second hand moves smoothly rather than in increments of a second. The stamp inside reads 168.022 which from a cursory google image search seems to correspond. There is an Omega logo etched in the centre of the glass. The strap isn't original, but the seller's listing made that clear. Am I being paranoid?

Any advice or comment would be much appreciated!

niallt

Original Poster:

4 posts

109 months

Tuesday 28th April 2015
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Many thanks Variomatic, that's allayed any concerns I had. I've left it in to get the lume removed from the dial and will set about getting a nicer strap for it. smile

niallt

Original Poster:

4 posts

109 months

Tuesday 28th April 2015
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Thanks, GCH! Any suggestions for any particular brands or outlets to look at for a good strap?