Incoming - New to me 2220.80

[seabreeze]

I am excited to finally be getting a Sea master. A little nervous but excited as its from a private seller on Chrono, but seems legit. Original owner, box and papers and a service in 2019.

Wondering about 2 things after I get it - I would love to get it checked for authenticity and just the seals for watertightness as I plan to use it as a water watch....Is there a service for Omegas that is not a full service? I know I can call them but I am just curious.
TIA

[bonovox]

Great reference, congrats!

You don't need to send this to Omega for those services. I'd locate a local trusted watchmaker and take it there.

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by bonovox

Great reference, congrats!

You don't need to send this to Omega for those services. I'd locate a local trusted watchmaker and take it there.

Thanks


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[Michael1968]

Congratulations

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by Michael1968

Congratulations

Thanks. Hope it’s real !


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[seabreeze]

Thank you - hope it’s real !


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[AEC]

Cool Omega

There's an Omega-authorized independent called Nesbit's Fine Watch Service in Seattle that many of us prefer to use instead of Omega's factory Service Center in the US. Communication, cooperation, turn-around time, and quality control are significantly better in my experience.

Any time I think I need something I phone Jan Nesbit ahead of time. She always phones me to report their findings and advice, and my watches have always come back in perfect order.

To some it might seem a little nutty to ship all the way across the country, but I don't have good resources nearby, so to me it's just as well.

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by AEC

Cool Omega

There's an Omega-authorized independent called Nesbit's Fine Watch Service in Seattle that many of us prefer to use instead of Omega's factory Service Center in the US. Communication, cooperation, turn-around time, and quality control are significantly better in my experience.

Any time I think I need something I phone Jan Nesbit ahead of time. She always phones me to report their findings and advice, and my watches have always come back in perfect order.

To some it might seem a little nutty to ship all the way across the country, but I don't have good resources nearby, so to me it's just as well.

not nutty at all. I am a bit nervous as this is coming from a private seller on chrono24, and he is not really friendly or communicative but maybe thats a good sign over someone overly solicitous. Time is of the essence to check authenticity but in general i would be happy to call them and ship it there.

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations!

[FLGatorM5]

Congrats on picking up the best Seamaster.

I’m only one opinion on the internet, but I wouldn’t worry too much about authenticity or seals. Mine went 15+ years with no service. At least not until it was dropped on the crown.

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by FLGatorM5

Congrats on picking up the best Seamaster.

I’m only one opinion on the internet, but I wouldn’t worry too much about authenticity or seals. Mine went 15+ years with no service. At least not until it was dropped on the crown.

Thanks I AGONIZED over this or a newer generation. not enough money for both but am looking !

[RW16610]

Congratulations! This is a great choice.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[kultschar]

Congrats on your “Casino Royale” :)

Im on my third but now hunting the 007 60th Anniversary to go with it

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Congrats on your “Casino Royale” :)

Im on my third but now hunting the 007 60th Anniversary to go with it

while looking for white dials i stumbled onto the 2020 tokyo edition....with blue bezel, not bond but really nice
I have seen a number of your refernce in chrono24

[Nikrnic]

After looking at new Seamasters I bought mine from 2006 four years ago. It's one of my favorites out of my collection. Congrats to you.

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[AAMD11]

Have had mine for 13 years

[kultschar]

Originally Posted by AAMD11

Have had mine for 13 years

Looks great on the milanese. Genuine Omega one or 3rd party?

[AAMD11]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Looks great on the milanese. Genuine Omega one or 3rd party?

Genuine. 2 or more years ago. When they first came out and everyone else started to copy 😆 jk

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

After looking at new Seamasters I bought mine from 2006 four years ago. It's one of my favorites out of my collection. Congrats to you.

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good to hear thanks

[colpol]

As long as the original & service papers match up to the serial no on watch - should be fine. Sounds like you’ve got details to get the watch checked. Personally- I’d splash on the Omega service & then got piece of mind for next 10/ 12 years plus papers if ever want to move it on

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by colpol

As long as the original & service papers match up to the serial no on watch - should be fine. Sounds like you’ve got details to get the watch checked. Personally- I’d splash on the Omega service & then got piece of mind for next 10/ 12 years plus papers if ever want to move it on

thats what i was thinking...of course you cant see the # in any images but it makes more sense than a guy who"got it from his uncle"

Also there is something to be said for buying a one owner watch from the owner....i got a 1966 explorer that way...still a bit nerve wracking since I am no expert

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by colpol

As long as the original & service papers match up to the serial no on watch - should be fine. Sounds like you’ve got details to get the watch checked. Personally- I’d splash on the Omega service & then got piece of mind for next 10/ 12 years plus papers if ever want to move it on

I did exactly this and heard back from them yesterday. will cost me $1k which is more than I wanted but it will be like new....

And just for others, sometimes some great watches can be had from private sellers. One owner watches will all the records to me can be better that a watch from a very trusted reseller that has passed through many hands. I like knowing the provinance, and this is now my second private seller transaction that has been great. Although I sweated a bit, turns out this guy was just super communicative.

[brandrea]

Congratulations Ed, enjoy it

[Soarer]

Congrats!!! That’s my favourite Bond reference. A staple in my collection.


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[seabreeze]

arrived! its even nicer in person (sorry bad pic )
Everything checked out with the seller - all paperwork looks good, but slightly nerve wracking weekend

[Saoirse32]

Originally Posted by seabreeze

arrived! its even nicer in person (sorry bad pic )
Everything checked out with the seller - all paperwork looks good, but slightly nerve wracking weekend

OP-
Great piece!!!
Reminds me of the Seamaster Chrono i bought used many many years ago as it was my first “nice” watch.
Brings me back. Enjoy!!


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[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by Saoirse32

OP-
Great piece!!!
Reminds me of the Seamaster Chrono i bought used many many years ago as it was my first “nice” watch.
Brings me back. Enjoy!!


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Thanks so much

[Urosfan]

Congrats


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[Philou]

Congratulations on getting the best seamaster 😁