Seamaster help needed
Discussion
Newbie on this forum so please bear with me.
Just been pointed to an Omega Seamaster on the Bay.
It's HERE for those with knowledge of such things
Not being a watch connoisseur, I'd like to know if it looks genuine, and if it's worth the money as a long term keeper. I know it's probably a bit over the top for what it is, but there is a sentimental reason for this year and watch.
The seller seems fine, and I'll be phoning him at some stage today, but would like the opinion of those in the know beforehand.
All I have managed to work out with me frantic googling, is that the year may be a bit later than advertised as the calibre 491 was supposed to start in 1956, though again I'm very unsure of this.
Any help appreciated.
Just been pointed to an Omega Seamaster on the Bay.
It's HERE for those with knowledge of such things
Not being a watch connoisseur, I'd like to know if it looks genuine, and if it's worth the money as a long term keeper. I know it's probably a bit over the top for what it is, but there is a sentimental reason for this year and watch.
The seller seems fine, and I'll be phoning him at some stage today, but would like the opinion of those in the know beforehand.
All I have managed to work out with me frantic googling, is that the year may be a bit later than advertised as the calibre 491 was supposed to start in 1956, though again I'm very unsure of this.
Any help appreciated.
Pics don't format correctly.
I bought a 1962 Seamaster via ebay. It looked great was presented like the watch you show, but turned out to be a frankenstein watch with the movement calibre not matching the case serial number. It cost me £150 but was reliable for 5 years)
I still wear it (well its broken at the moment as) and it looks great, but have since only bought watches whose provenance I can trace. I have also done some great deals on ebay where the watches were cheap but turned out to be great. An 18k Gold Tissot from 1948 is my favourite, bought for £80, original list price in 1948 was nearly £1k (I have seen the catalogue) and its worth about £1k now (so I am told)
I bought a 1962 Seamaster via ebay. It looked great was presented like the watch you show, but turned out to be a frankenstein watch with the movement calibre not matching the case serial number. It cost me £150 but was reliable for 5 years)
I still wear it (well its broken at the moment as) and it looks great, but have since only bought watches whose provenance I can trace. I have also done some great deals on ebay where the watches were cheap but turned out to be great. An 18k Gold Tissot from 1948 is my favourite, bought for £80, original list price in 1948 was nearly £1k (I have seen the catalogue) and its worth about £1k now (so I am told)
Edited by blueg33 on Monday 7th November 08:45
blueg33 said:
Pics don't format correctly.
I bought a 1962 Seamaster via ebay. It looked great was presented like the watch you show, but turned out to be a frankenstein watch with the movement calibre not matching the case serial number.
Pics OK here? It's item number 230696301793 if this helps. The frankenstein bit is something I'm concerned about, though it seems OK so far.I bought a 1962 Seamaster via ebay. It looked great was presented like the watch you show, but turned out to be a frankenstein watch with the movement calibre not matching the case serial number.
blueg33 said:
I still wear it (well its broken at the moment as) and it looks great, but have since only bought watches whose provenance I can trace. I have also done some great deals on ebay where the watches were cheap but turned out to be great. An 18k Gold Tissot from 1948 is my favourite, bought for £80, original list price in 1948 was nearly £1k (I have seen the catalogue) and its worth about £1k now (so I am told)
I'm not lucky like that. 
RemainAllHoof said:
Does the seller have a physical shop? I'd be more likely to trust them if they did with something so rare.
Yes he does, and over 1100 positive feedbacks (100% rating, mostly on stuff of a similar value) which, whilst not totally inspiring me with confidence, does give me a bit more of an insight. He also actively encourages visitors to his premises.Edited by daveenty on Monday 7th November 08:50
I can see the pics properly now. Looks nice, think it should have the Seamaster logo on the outside of the case back, but maybe a bit too early for this.
I am sure they do have a shop, I have seen it a few years ago.
Looks like a nice watch, but is quite pricey for ebay. Not many auto's with a sub second dial, they were mostly manual winds
I am sure they do have a shop, I have seen it a few years ago.
Looks like a nice watch, but is quite pricey for ebay. Not many auto's with a sub second dial, they were mostly manual winds
They look pucker, a quick google shows them appear in lots of antique websites, I don't know specifically about the watch you are looking at but some of their others are a bit optimistic, price-wise (a pre-moon 321 for £4.5k with service hands and no pic of the originals...?).
If you're happy with the price for yours though then that's all that matters on that front.
If you're happy with the price for yours though then that's all that matters on that front.
I too think it's a little on the expensive side, but have spoken to the guy this morning and come up with a slightly better deal as I'm now buying it from his own website and not the auction place.(£700)
As blueg33 says, it's quite unusual with the sub - second dial, and a few other things mark it out as rarer than normal but I like it and will not be using it as a daily. (I need day and date displays for everyday use due to increasing memory lapses)
He seems a very pleasant guy, obviously in business to make money, but the watch is going to be a keeper for me and with the sellers attitude and warranty given I'm probably going to go ahead with the purchase.
Thanks very much for all the help.
As blueg33 says, it's quite unusual with the sub - second dial, and a few other things mark it out as rarer than normal but I like it and will not be using it as a daily. (I need day and date displays for everyday use due to increasing memory lapses)
He seems a very pleasant guy, obviously in business to make money, but the watch is going to be a keeper for me and with the sellers attitude and warranty given I'm probably going to go ahead with the purchase.
Thanks very much for all the help.
I read that as 'Aftermarket crystal and strap, repainted dial, and possibly Aftermarket hands and markers. Also, any character or charm has been polished out of it '.
Compared to what you wear now, it'll be tiny by modern standards.
I suspect the market for these is inflated by folk who just want an Omega. I know this isn't you OP, it sounds like your dad had one, but I suggest if you buy the right one, the value will either hold or go up.
Omega are itching to lift the brand up to higher levels, and the new prices reflect this.
Buy right, and you'll be onto a winner. This will look so new it will look fake, you're not in a rush are you OP? The thrill is in the chase!
Compared to what you wear now, it'll be tiny by modern standards.
I suspect the market for these is inflated by folk who just want an Omega. I know this isn't you OP, it sounds like your dad had one, but I suggest if you buy the right one, the value will either hold or go up.
Omega are itching to lift the brand up to higher levels, and the new prices reflect this.
Buy right, and you'll be onto a winner. This will look so new it will look fake, you're not in a rush are you OP? The thrill is in the chase!
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