Wiss Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 So here is the short story. I was talking to my neighbor about watches when he said he has one from his Dad that he was going to sell on eBay. He digs out of a box in his garage and pulls out an Omega SeaMaster and says he thinks he can get $200 for it. I have always liked the look of the antique watches and offered him $100 on the spot. After a little talking, the deal was done and it now has a new owner. It runs fine but I did not wind it much than just to see if it works, (as I suspect it is dry as a bone). I took it to my watch smith and he valued it at $2,000 on the cleaning invoice. Who is right? Apologies for the bad pictures... Is it worth: $100 $200 $2,000 I think for $100 I got a good deal as I suspect it is authentic. Add to it $125 for oil and cleaning so I am now into it for $225
takashi Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 You've found yourself a nice gem. Original caseback, original dial and I suspect movement too. Wear it in good health.
Wiss Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Posted October 19, 2007 Thanks, I was looking on Antiquorum to see if I could find one like it. I have no idea of the age or history of it. Any Omega experts who may wish to add their thoughts, I would appreciate it!
takashi Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 Most likely from 60s. If you have bracelet which comes with this watch, would be nice to see it.
Wiss Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Posted October 19, 2007 No bracelet... Well, the one with it was blue and red nylon or something and was gunk-ed up. The clasp was greenish from water or moisture. It looked like it was brass at one time.
chrgod Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 A nice vintage Seamaster. Timeless silver dial. It looks well used though. As for value, there are quite a few of these on eBay, a search there will give some indications of value. The watch smith who gave you the 2000 USD value is quite far out.
marrickvilleboy Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 many watchsmiths will try to rip you off for restoration. They see that its a name brand and they give you a quote that is 4 to 5 times the real restoration price. Service of that watch would be around $150 - I think it may be the Omega 5XX movement series. The acrylic crystal, as long as there isn't any cracks, you can buff that clean to look new.
triplehd Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 Marrick - nice to hear from ya again. Are you back in NY for school?
POTR Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 Looks like a fair Seamaster, w/ 354 "bumper" mov't ? Would say you can polish it carefully and quit spending money in it...
BobM Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 Is it worth: $100 $200 $2,000 I have a 1975ish Omega Seamaster with day-date, silver dial which I bought on ebay for about $300, delivered. I had it serviced by my watchsmith here (Houston) for $90, including a $25 part they replaced. I will be going back into ebay for a 1965ish plaiin silver dial Omega Seamaster. I expect to pay something in the $200-300 range on ebay, including bracelet or strap, delivered. Yours seems likely to he a very early version ... perhaps in the late 50s. If you get the serial number off the case you can go to the Omega site and probably find the year in which it was made. You have a gem! Enjoy it.
POTR Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 From a dealer, you should easily find 1957-ish Seamasters, with 354 movements (swan-neck adjustment, bumper auto) anywhere from $1200 to $3000. On ebay, anything is possible...
its_urabus Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 there is a very similar seamaster for sale at an estate jeweler here in my city that was recently serviced and is selling for 900. it has a crappy new "leather" strap. yours is a good find. id love to get one some day. wearit well
Emzy Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 This kind of Omega goes for between 250 and 400 on ebay (unserviced) An overhauled one from a Jeweler would go for at least double that price. Or even much more! Nice!
POTR Posted October 22, 2007 Report Posted October 22, 2007 "This kind of Omega"??? As stated, anything is possible on eBay... however what is NOT established is WHICH KIND of Seamaster this particular watch is, but the pics have established that it isn't a "Square-cased" one from the 70's... which you can find as cheap as $50 on the bay.... A note from the watchmaker that serviced it, as to which movement it contains, would go toward establishing a more accurate guess-timate. If it is a 354 swan-neck regulated bumper, you've got a great deal, anything later, a decent bargain..
Guest Carl Posted October 23, 2007 Report Posted October 23, 2007 It is a very nice vintage Omega and it is worth what someone will pay for it. I would be happy to buy it from you for $300 however someone will possibly offer more. But now you know that you have done well! Carl
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