Omega seamaster

[rossco247]

Im currently on the hunt for a omega seamaster 300m with the black face and bezel not to keen on the blue model and in the 41mm spec not 36mm.

So i started my search looking for a second hand watch but it seems the black watches are harder to find and more expensive so im now starting to look into a new one but im just wondering if anyone knows of said watch for sale anywhere second hand or any recommendations of where to buy a new one?

Or just any other advice would be a great help as this is my first watch of this value

[yeti]

I know of one on Tz-uk sales corner but you'd need to be a member for 2 months to get access.

However, you could join and casually mention it in a post that you're looking...

They have become more desirable than the slightly cliched blue now.

[rat840771]

i had this exact watch but with silver bezel and really regret selling it, so solid and reliable.

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/omega/watches/chrono...

[rossco247]

Thanks guys. Thats why im after the black model as they seem far rarer. I am currently on holiday in Australia and i have been looking at them here i tried on the perfect watch in sydney but decided to not buy it here and when i was in Dubai on the way out here they didnt even stock the black model

[rat840771]

i had this exact watch but with silver bezel and really regret selling it, so solid and reliable.

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/omega/watches/chrono...

[PJ S]

Bar the TZ member also being a PHer, then these might suffice if you're serious.

https://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/seamaster-profes...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/seamaster-300m-c...

I know from looking before that the Italian has a website, so all seems above board.
As we know, there's concern about the Italian postal system, so don't be surprised to find this one will also ask €110 to ship overseas, like another's website.
Seems that's the going rate to ensure the package arrives at its destination.

[hilly10]

It's still there a minter 2013 he wants £1850.00 all papers boxes etc all present. Can send him your email address if you wish

Edited by hilly10 on Thursday 21st November 18:24

Edited by hilly10 on Thursday 21st November 22:57

[traffman]

Agreed , they look the business with the black dial .

I sold mine earlier this year for around 950.00.

[rossco247]

That is exactly what i am after. When i priced a new one in sydney they said it was only £2550 which i though was a good deal as online new they seem more like £2700+

[AB]

rossco247 said:

That is exactly what i am after. When i priced a new one in sydney they said it was only £2550 which i though was a good deal as online new they seem more like £2700+

That's the quartz so you won't need to pay anything like that if it will suffice.

[rossco247]

Ah right i see im not sure some people have said that for the money im better with the automatic but im not really sure of the differences so all advice is welcome and a rough guide of what to pay for either model would be hamdy as im unsure

[hilly10]

If you want a proper watch you have to have the auto which is mechanical . To buy one second hand in good condition circa say 1999 to 2005 would be £850 to £1350. Then you get the new model with the better movement which cost a bit more. This is all my opinion. I personally would never buy a quartz movement

[yeti]

rossco247 said:

Ah right i see im not sure some people have said that for the money im better with the automatic but im not really sure of the differences so all advice is welcome and a rough guide of what to pay for either model would be hamdy as im unsure

The quartz is fine; but please get the mechanical auotmatic. It's just a completely different way of measuring time that is far more rewarding.

[krusty]

I've got one of what you're after in my collection that I could be persuaded to part with. PM me if you want to see some pictures.

[Riff Raff]

hilly10 said:

If you want a proper watch you have to have the auto which is mechanical . To buy one second hand in good condition circa say 1999 to 2005 would be £850 to £1350. Then you get the new model with the better movement which cost a bit more. This is all my opinion. I personally would never buy a quartz movement

Not only a better movement, but a ceramic bezel, an arguably easier to adjust bracelet (with screws, not pins), and a plain coloured dial with no wavy pattern. Build quality seems a bit better, but I might just be imagining that.

[Pugster]

AB said:

That's the quartz so you won't need to pay anything like that if it will suffice.

They don't do the current 41mm with a quartz movement any longer.

£2550 is about 9% discount which should be easily achievable in this country. It was when I was looking anyway.

The black version isn't rare at all and most dealers I've seen stock both colours.

[rossco247]

I would be happy to pay £2500 for a new one if its do able. I know the black version isnt rarer it just seems rarer certainly on the second hand market.

I will pm you krusty but i am currently sitting in a bar in melbourne airport at 2:52am so i will leave it till im home tomorrow night or sunday

[Pugster]

There might be a little bit of confusion here. The older model is a lot rarer than the blue version. You can identify those because, amongst other things it has a "wave" mark on the dial. They are cheaper second hand or at least they should be.

The new model has been out for about 18 months and has a flat finished dial, a new movement, ceramic bezel and an improved bracelet using screws instead of pins. At the same time they jacked up the asking price to about £2800. These ones are a bit more second hand.

The point is to be aware of what you're looking at and don't get stung for an older model at the newer prices.

If you are after a new model, I would think £2500 is easily achievable. Blowers ( http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/watches_omega.h...) has a black one for £2450 unused.

[geezerbutler]

I have a quartz 300m with the black wave face, black bezel and sword hands. I agree that automatics are nicer as an object, but as a grab and go timekeeper the quartz is great. Very well built, still looks virtually new after five years use, great bracelet, nice weight and compact case considering the depth rating, quick change hour hand for time zone switching and currently gaining about a second a month. And it is probably the most legible and best lumed watch I own - better than my orange monster in fact.

Quartz version of this one basically:

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Seamaster%20300...

And this is the quartz version:

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Seamaster%20300...

Edited by geezerbutler on Saturday 23 November 13:53

[AB]

I have both black and blue (2008 and 2012 respectively) and when I bought the blue I thought it was more pleasing to the eye, but I wear the black far more and see less of them.