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Post by johnnycanuck on Oct 15, 2004 9:26:02 GMT -5
I may have access to pretty cheap south american Omegas. I've always wanted to pick up a vintage Seamaster so is there any one model/vintage that is particularly nice?
Not the most collectable, but a SM that is robust, with a sound movement.
Thanks for your help.
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Post by JBHII on Oct 15, 2004 13:32:50 GMT -5
I may have access to pretty cheap south american Omegas. I've always wanted to pick up a vintage Seamaster so is there any one model/vintage that is particularly nice? Not the most collectable, but a SM that is robust, with a sound movement. Thanks for your help. I'm not very vintage savy, but from what I've seen the models with a date display are the most coveted and hard to come by....I've never really heard anything negative about any particular vintage Seamaster. John |
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Post by johnnycanuck on Oct 15, 2004 14:07:12 GMT -5
Thanks John. I've seen some nicely restored Seamasters from the 1960s in Toronto shops where they're asking $500-$700 a copy.
I have a buddy with access to south american markets, so I'll ask him to keep his eye open for a nice SS one.
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Post by Lev on Oct 15, 2004 17:47:58 GMT -5
i think you'll find the 5xx movements are very robust and held in high regard. i had a 501 amd 503 calendar. the 55x and 56x'x are the most famous as they won many accuracy awards back in the day. these are still considered some of the best movements omega ever made by some/many.
key thing to look for is that all parts are signed.....omega. even something small like an un-signed crown can bring the value down. watch out for re-dials as there are many out there. if they have been re-done correctly....thats not so bad. if they've been re-done incorrectly...thats bad. make sure you know what it SHOULD look like in original form.
i purchased most of my vintage stuff from brazil and have found south american vintage watches to be some of the best anywhere.
good luck.
Lev
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Post by busterb on Oct 16, 2004 11:01:30 GMT -5
I have a Seamaster 120 from late 90's.
1140 chronograph movement.
Outstanding accuracy and very robust movement.
Has the classic "basket weave" bracelet and skeleton hands. Mine is a blue faced dial.
These models are generally available for 400-600.00.
They are a bit more dressy than they are sporty, but a great all around watch.
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Post by JBHII on Oct 16, 2004 11:06:28 GMT -5
I have a Seamaster 120 from late 90's. 1140 chronograph movement. Outstanding accuracy and very robust movement. Has the classic "basket weave" bracelet and skeleton hands. Mine is a blue faced dial. These models are generally available for 400-600.00. They are a bit more dressy than they are sporty, but a great all around watch. Hi BusterB! I see this is your first post to the forum, so I just wanted to write and say thanks for contributing!  I think you'll find this a friendly and informative discussion site, and I hope you'll visit and participate often! John |
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Post by busterb on Oct 16, 2004 11:14:47 GMT -5
Thank you John. I look forward to being part of the community.
What a GREAT looking site!!
Congratulations.
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Post by JBHII on Oct 16, 2004 11:23:19 GMT -5
Thank you John. I look forward to being part of the community. What a GREAT looking site!! Congratulations. Thanks, and much appreciated! We certainly could use more folks like yourself who have some experience with Vintage Seamasters.  Oh, by the way, you might try to connect with Jack Neima over on the General Forum. I've known Jack a couple of years now, and he's an American Indian Pastor on an Indian Reservation in Texas. I've learned a lot from Jack!  John |
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