How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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I came across this 70's Seamaster for sale. It is being sold as "unworn/mint condition" - although the strap is a new Hirsch.

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The model number is 166.0138 (Aka "Big Square"), It has a Cal 1012 Automatic movement (42 hours/28800) and the dimensions seem to be 37 x 40 x 10mm.

It is "fully serviced by accredited watchmakers" and comes with a 12 month warranty.

I have no experience of vintage watches, so I'd appreciate any views on how much this watch should cost at retail?
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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My best guess due to condition/unworn I would put at £500-£600 & maybe upwards.

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http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db. ... Omega_1012
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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footycrazy wrote:My best guess due to condition/unworn I would put at £500-£600 & maybe upwards.

Some movement info....

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db. ... Omega_1012
Thanks Footy.
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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I would tend to agree with £500-£650 have paid as little as £295 on the bay for a nice condition Seamaster gold filled yours is a little different but all steel.
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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I would agree with Graham they do normally sell at around £500-£700 retail . But it would depend on who is selling that model in that condition . It would not surprise me if some would ask £1000+ in that condition with a 12 month warranty .

chrisw wrote:have paid as little as £295 on the bay
I agree , on the bay I have seen these sell at £200-£300 but not in the same condition .
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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Thanks for the replies. It is for sale at £650, which - from what you have all said - sounds reasonable.
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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I hate to be "that guy" but this looks so much nicer than the C5 slim2, or whatever silly name it has. A square watch that exudes class.
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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Lavaine wrote:A square watch that exudes class
I agree , it is a very fine looking watch . I have never seen one in this condition .
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Re: How much for a 70's Omega Seamaster?

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I doubt you'd have much trouble moving it on at a similar price if it didn't work out between you. I for one think it's a beauty.