What time is it? Watches and horology

Yes, polishing like that always sets alarm bells ringing for me @freddo is usually a good guy to speak with on vintage watches

First like is overpriced and has bad pitting to the case back. Dial is either non-original or is a re-dial as it is too fresh. Not sure what the “Omega” typeface was in ‘58 but earlier “A” letters have a flat top. Strap is fake.

Second is over-polished and has a repainted dial. Auto rotor shows some wear to edge which indicates excessive play.

What @robadob said. Best advice I can give is just don’t buy on ebay, it’s very rare that you’ll find a decent, honest and fairly priced watch there. I’ll pm you some suggestions.

i suggest you vistit the omega forum. https://omegaforums.net/

you can find the watch you are looking for in the sales section but more importantly lots of info on vintage watches. and if you find something you want to purchase those guys can check if its ok or not

Went and looked at that Citizen Navihawk monstrosity again the other day. Liked it less and less.

I believe last night was yet another night dreaming of the Pro Trek, though. At least three separate dream segments. However in the dream it also had heartrate and was nice and thin. Come to think of it I was probably just dreaming of my Garmin Vivo...

Good stuff does turn up occasionally, but you have to know what you are looking for. This Seamaster 30 was an absolute pearler. It’s completely original and looks untouched. Just needs a new crystal and maybe a relume:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202177933277

Yes, I absolutely love that watch. He has some good stuff. Are his prices fair? I have no idea. I pinged him a message about a DJ he had and he was willing to budge on the price FWIW.

Realistically, other than not being waterproof, are these totally fine to use as everyday watches? Have read conflicting things...

Looks like a good seller based on feedback, but just looking at one of the DJs listed, not sure that is an 18k bezel - I think that it would be fluted if it were, rather than engine turned, which as far as I know - and I don't know everything - would make it stainless.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-ROLEX-OYSTER-PERPETUAL-DATEJUST-18K-BEZEL-1560-BUTTERFLY-MOVEMENT-WATCH/152707963096?hash=item238e1a98d8:g:2VIAAOSwIaFZJoDx

EDIT: Not sure if you're asking about Seamaster or DJ, but DJ is waterproof. It's not going to be something to take in the sea diving, but if it gets rained on or you spill something on it, the water won't get in: https://www.rolex.com/watches/rolex-watchmaking/oyster-case.html

I wear my DJ pretty much everyday. I opted for it for its versatility. It goes well on an oyster bracelet, nato, leather, jubilee - I think it's in the middle of a dress watch and a tool watch.

EDIT 2: The plexi does like getting scratched, though. You'll want to take it off if you're going to get pissed or doing DIY and it might end up swinging about brickwork or something.

EDIT 3 (sorry): Do factor in additional costs - especially for vintage - for servicing or if it breaks down. There is no set cost/interval, but you can expect to pay several hundred pounds each 5-10 years I suppose.

Ha, thank you. I was talking about the Seamaster, just because of it's age, but I guess it applies to the DJ too. Yes, these are all internal battles I've been having over the last few weeks. Was looking at the blue dialled 1601. Is very nice.

Not a fan of those either.

My daily watch is this: http://www.watchshop.com/mens-citizen-world-chronograph-a-t-chronograph-radio-controlled-eco-drive-watch-at8025-51e-p99965888.html

Which may be of interest?

Looks like a reduced (in size/whatever) version of the Navihawk. I guess I loved the slide rule bezel and little else.

Been satisfied wearing the Seiko Arctura but actually miss having a dive bezel for timing my dinner/boiling vegetables. At least it fits under the cuff of all my clothing choices.

Supposed I should have brought back that super thin internal bezel quartz thing from the boss's dad in Italy.

Ugh. I want this.

They are lovely.

£££ though.

Even the Orion is a bit spendy for me. ^^ That thing is just so far outside my reality tunnel.

I was not expecting £14K when I googled ^

Yeah but look at it!

Yeah but look at this

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Apparently I really like Seiko/Orient... just ordered an Orient Esteem, which brings me to 5 or so from that company

https://www.orientwatchusa.com/shop/mens-watches/fdb08005w0/

Massdrop are actually doing it atm, for about $108 delivered. I realized the other day all my watches are diver types, and none fit under a shirt etc.. This one isn't super slim, but should fit a little better.

I know it's wrong but this is wonderful:

That Royal Oak is only 6mm. Sure, it's the only one made but It'd definitely fit under your cuff

I'm dallying on whether I prefer a black or grey dial. I do love the variations but plain is the way I go for me, even if I could afford one of the flashier ones.

My tastes are definitely skewed towards simple, clean and un-flashy but this caught my attention for some reason.

At 124k CHF I won't need to worry about buying one any time soon though...

haha you aren't the only one who likes it, not totally sure why I like it but there's just "something"

I do need to spend more time looking at higher end watches or maybe I don't and save my bank balance. :)

Tried on the Pro Trek Tough Solar. Waaaaaay too big. Oh well, £200 less spent (for now).

Awesome shot.

Although I still think dream form would be the plain 15202... No seconds hand just simple.