More or less than 2k? That’s what I’m looking at as part of the payment?
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Just a quicky!! I’ve been offered a near mint 2003 25945000 Seamaster as part of an exchange for one of my motorbikes... what’s the realistic market value of these watches ? It’s got all box and papers tag etc. It’s on the original bracelet FYI.
Sorry about the photo focus.. they aren’t the pics that I took just the ones he sent me.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 4th July 2022 at 15:38.
More or less than 2k? That’s what I’m looking at as part of the payment?
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Quite a difficult one to gauge as there aren’t that many of these about and I don’t think it is a massively sought after model.
I was going to say off the top of my head £2000 private sale if it is a watch you are particularly after?
Nope I don’t really want to get stuck with one of these. Especially as it’ will only be worth 2k upon resale at best. Apparently it’s only been worn for 4 hrs in its life …. We shall see when the updated pics arrive tomorrow.
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Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 3rd July 2021 at 07:38.
There are 3 FS on chrono24, all dealers, at roughly 2.5, 2.6 & 3.4k
I'm thinking £2,000 would be achievable for a virtually NOS example. It is rather lovely.
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Yeah I saw the ones on Chrono 24 but that’s a different world in price world , a bit like eBay!! Having looked a SC history seamasters only seem to fetch £1700-£1800. The seller assured me that it’s mint as it’s only been worn for 4 hours in its life but we’ve all heard that before and we all have different ideas of mint…
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I am not sure I would take a watch in trade for a bike or car or anything really.
Why give your self the hassle of having to sell another item you don’t want?
Especially when you have no idea on what figure cash you will actually walk away with.
That’s not even mentioning the fact it could be a fake (not saying this is) have non OEM parts or at best be in desperate need of a service.
Yeah it is becoming a bit of a pain in the arse. The fake factor had entered my head actually. I will see when the pics turn up. It will be F2F if it happens as he will pick up the bike at the same time. It’s never been serviced either.
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As stated, not a popular model and will probably be difficult to sell with bath time looming for you if you try and turn it in to cash. If you like the watch and want to keep it then that’s a different matter.
Taking it in just to resell isn’t really a good idea on this one.
Well as it transpires the watch was in pretty good Knick as described. Near mint , full set. Never serviced though which was a bit of a sticking point for me. £400 all day long to service it was new in 2003 so it most likely needed one. I offered £2000 value wise within the sale of the bike and he wanted £2500 as he said he’d get £2500 on eBay easily. It’s now a straight sale for the bike which I’m sort of pleased about as it’s less grief. If anybody wants a 2003 Omega speedmaster America cup Chrono for about £2500 they can have his details.
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Well.... so much for a straight sale... had the watch in hand today and it was really nice.... oh no....We had already agreed on a no watch involved sale but I told him to bring it anyway as I’ve never seen an early Seamaster in the flesh. Long story short I now own a 2003 Seamaster !!
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Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 4th July 2022 at 15:38.
That is a very nice watch, congratulations!
Looks in superb condition...he really took care of that.
I get the impression that he hated it . He never put it on as it was a present from his ex wife in 2004. It was in the original carrier bag (John Pass) in Crewe that it was purchased in from 2004.!! He was shocked when I pointed him in the direction of the potential value. He was pleased to be rid of it I think.
The only fault with it is the clasp brushing. It had some minor marks on it so he polished them off along with the brushing.
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Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 4th July 2021 at 22:24.
Brushing is usually an easy fix..best done on a machine but acceptable results can be obtained by hand if it bothers you in between service. The trick is to make sure you brush one direction only in a very straight path using the right grade of wet/dry paper...you can even get away with a nail buffer (the one that has the 6 sections of differing coarsness on it).
The photo looks fine though...its always an area that will pick up the odd mark, so I probably wouldn't bother with brushing until servicing.
Very nice. These would appear to be similar size & shape to the 7750 based Seamaster chronos and I’ve had a few of those. They are a bit of a lump and, IMO, best suited to the bracelet, as they can feel a bit top heavy on a strap.
BTW, Bry sells a nifty little gadget for rebrushing these Seamaster clasps. It ensures that you end up with a factory-like finish of perfectly straight graining, properly in line with the clasp edges.
Thanks, I’ve contacted Bry so I may get that sorted soon… the movement cal 3303 series is based on an F. Piguet design I believe which is supposedly pretty good. Having owned a DSSD before I know where you are coming from with the top heavy thoughts. This omega being thinner doesn’t really feel any larger than my Tudor Bronze and wears really nicely.
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Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 6th July 2021 at 22:39.
Lovely example, don’t worry about the clasp getting scuffed, its unavoidable on these. A scotchbrite pad wrapped around a ruler can be used to refinish them but it pays not to be too precious about the marks.
I’ve never worked on this movement but I know Omega made several modifications and upgrades, with recommendations to change parts for the later versions. I think it's worth biting the bullet and having it serviced by an Omega accredited repairer or Omega service centre. It’s not one I’d get involved with but I don’t specialise in chronographs, I’m OK with some but not others, restricted parts supply is a major issue to me with these movements.
Enjoy the watch, early 2000s was Omegas second golden era IMO.
Hi, thanks for your helpful comments:) Funnily enough I was going to ask you about servicing this but as you have said and is pretty well documented they did make quite a few changes to it as I believe that there may have been a few problems along the way. I have been quoted for a full service at a Omega accredited centre and it wasn’t too bad actually .
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