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I want to buy a vintage Omega Seamaster. Looking at Seamaster 600, with serial number in the 20,000,000-21,000,000 range (targeting 1963 some dBs say only 20xxxx, while others say 20xxx and 21xxx). Cal 611.
I've found a couple of watches that peak my interest, unfortunately on the Bay. There's a lot to choose from. Most have pictures of the movements, which look legit to my unsophisticated eye. Some are pretty clean looking.
General question: What should I look for, and look out for? How can I tell if the dial and/or hands have been replaced, or if it's original or not?
Specific question: one I'm interested in says, "Last service unknown" and loses 1min/day. How much would it cost to have a watch from this era serviced by Omega? Should I go to an independent watchmaker for service?
Would anybody be willing to look at specific listings and give me their honest opinion?
I've found a couple of watches that peak my interest, unfortunately on the Bay. There's a lot to choose from. Most have pictures of the movements, which look legit to my unsophisticated eye. Some are pretty clean looking.
General question: What should I look for, and look out for? How can I tell if the dial and/or hands have been replaced, or if it's original or not?
Specific question: one I'm interested in says, "Last service unknown" and loses 1min/day. How much would it cost to have a watch from this era serviced by Omega? Should I go to an independent watchmaker for service?
Would anybody be willing to look at specific listings and give me their honest opinion?
