Omega Seamaster value?

[Jez m]

Hi all, im looking to purchase my first 'proper' watch in the next few weeks. The company i work for sells retail jewellery and watches (new and secondhand) and i have been keeping an eye out for an Omega seamaster, one of which has just come up.

How much would you expect to pay for a seamaster 2nd hand as in the pic below? I am awaiting more details so will add them as i get them.

[V8NRG]

Is it a Quartz or Auto ?

Edited by Justayellowbadge on Tuesday 7th February 22:28

[Jez m]

Im not sure as yet. Hoping to have some more info emailed to me tomorrow.
cheers

[al1991]

Depends if full size or mid size, auto or quartz, condition, age, service history, box and papers present etc.

[rumple]

Mine is a fullsize one and was offered 600 quid for it, its 20 years old and has the sweep secondhand, id broke the strap and took it into a watch repairer, i turned it down, i think around 600 is what id want for it if i did sell it.

[al1991]

rumple said:

Mine is a fullsize one and was offered 600 quid for it, its 20 years old and has the sweep secondhand, id broke the strap and took it into a watch repairer, i turned it down, i think around 600 is what id want for it if i did sell it.

If 20 years old does that mean it's the pre-'Bond' SM?

If it's a bond Auto, with the bracelet fixed I'd be interested at that price

[al1991]

BTW, the one in the pic I think is quartz because the red Seamaster lettering is on the bottom of the dial.

Happy to be proven wrong though.

[toohuge]

Yes, it is a quartz. The auto's have chronometer written on the dial.

It depends on age/condition and paper etc but if I was looking at a seamaster quartz with little history, average condition and no paperwork then I would not be looking at anything over £500.

Chris

[toohuge]

Yes, it is a quartz. The auto's have chronometer written on the dial.

It depends on age/condition and paper etc but if I was looking at a seamaster quartz with little history, average condition and no paperwork then I would not be looking at anything over £500.

Chris

[The Leaper]

The first version of the Seamaster JB with the blue dial was worn by Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye. The watch is quartz not auto, model no. 2541.80.00.

I have this model. I bought it new in 1997. It does not have any red coloured script on the dial nor does is any part of the sweep second hand in red,unlike later editions of the JB watch.

Here's a pic.

R.

[THP150]

Have you had a look at e-bay. There are few on there, which may give you an idea.

Of course it does depend on the condition etc, I have just sold mine a 1999 full size 41mm version with inner and outer box, new battery from Mappin and Webb and instructions for £671.

[Pugster]

Yeah that's a full size quartz and a fairly recent one judging by the dial detailing.

My guess is that would retail for around £750-850 or around £600 on a private sale.

[Jez m]

Thanks for all the info guys, its been really useful! I am still waiting on details but i do know the price i can buy it for which is £750. retail price is 25% more so even with the discount i get i think its still a little overpriced judging by what you guys have said. Although maybe once i get the details through that might alter things a little.

[Pugster]

The Leaper said:

The first version of the Seamaster JB with the blue dial was worn by Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye. The watch is quartz not auto, model no. 2541.80.00.

I have this model. I bought it new in 1997. It does not have any red coloured script on the dial nor does is any part of the sweep second hand in red,unlike later editions of the JB watch.

Here's a pic.

R.

That looks well used. Just like mine!

[The Leaper]

Yes, it's my daily wearer, and when it's not I wear my Porsche Design PO11.

The JB goes pretty well everywhere I go...in, under, over, etc. Its seen a quite a bit of time underwater at some nice holiday spots around the world! When it was at Swiss Time Services a couple of years ago for a service plus new battery I was asked if I wanted it refurbished to look like new again: you'll see that I did not take this offer up. The bezel has lost some of its blue colour and is scuffed, and I like the used look.

R.