Present for Dad
Discussion
Dad turns 70 next month and I am considering a vintage watch appropriate to his year of birth.
I've found a beautiful Omega Military in superb condition for a little over £1k, is this a fair price to pay as there do not seem to be may around to compare against.
Or is there somebody on here I should be speaking to that can do me an awesome deal?
There are others around a little more beat up, or some with the backs already engraved but this one appears to be in very good condition.
Cheers,
Jakarta
I've found a beautiful Omega Military in superb condition for a little over £1k, is this a fair price to pay as there do not seem to be may around to compare against.
Or is there somebody on here I should be speaking to that can do me an awesome deal?
There are others around a little more beat up, or some with the backs already engraved but this one appears to be in very good condition.
Cheers,
Jakarta
Edited by Jakarta on Monday 12th August 16:34
It's pricey. £600 to £700 is more like it. But assuming that's in original condition, where are you going to find another?
Some info:
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&...
https://est1897.co.uk/omega-serial-numbers-how-old...
This movement has a serial number of 11 million, that makes it 1947, not 1949. But the seller probably knows that a '49 watch will sell better in '19 than a '47 watch for exactly the reason you're interested in buying.
I'm not sure about the originality of the dial. Looks OK to me, but I am suspicious because it looks too clean. Movement and case are very clean, I think the case has been refinished, but it's not been overdone.
Be aware that if original the lume will be radium paint. Perfectly safe unless the watch is removed from the case.
33mm on a 18mm strap was normal in the 40's for a gents watch. Today that would be considered a ladies watch. I'd happily wear a gents watch of that size - I have & wear smaller, but I don't care what others think. Be wary of your dad's opinion.
Post here:
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/
For a more critical review. They won't give you a valuation, don't ask.
Some info:
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&...
https://est1897.co.uk/omega-serial-numbers-how-old...
This movement has a serial number of 11 million, that makes it 1947, not 1949. But the seller probably knows that a '49 watch will sell better in '19 than a '47 watch for exactly the reason you're interested in buying.
I'm not sure about the originality of the dial. Looks OK to me, but I am suspicious because it looks too clean. Movement and case are very clean, I think the case has been refinished, but it's not been overdone.
Be aware that if original the lume will be radium paint. Perfectly safe unless the watch is removed from the case.
33mm on a 18mm strap was normal in the 40's for a gents watch. Today that would be considered a ladies watch. I'd happily wear a gents watch of that size - I have & wear smaller, but I don't care what others think. Be wary of your dad's opinion.
Post here:
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/
For a more critical review. They won't give you a valuation, don't ask.
mikeveal said:
Said some awesome stuff
Very very helpful and thank you. As you say, in the condition it is in I don't think I would find another. I have found others that don't look as clean for cheaper than you have suggested.
Regarding his taste in watches, he is ex. Military and for years wore a standard issued watch with a grey Nato strap. I would change this for a nato strap and tell him to just get on with wearing it.
He has not had anything particularly special in the past so I think this would be quite a nice surprise for him.
As for the strap, is it really worth me paying the premium for an Omega Nato strap (which I don't mind) or going for something more sensibly priced.
Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff