What do you guys think of this auction?

[ginshun]

I am pretty new to looking for watches on ebay, but have been watching a few auctions lately. I am thinking about getting an Omega Speedmaster (assuming I can get the wife to let me) and so have been watching the prices on ebay for a while.

I have seen a few of these now, where the Speedmaster has a Seamaster case back, and yet the seller claims that the case back is original.

I am really not up on all the things to watch out for with Omegas yet (or watches in general really) but am trying to learn. I am just wondering if this type of thing is a warning sign that the watch is pieced together from several others or what.

I don't plan on buying or bidding on this watch, just looking for info at this point.

thanks in advance.

VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH MARK V TV SCREEN - eBay (item 180578772358 end time Nov-03-10 14:27:45 PDT)

[ulackfocus]

That looks okay to me. There are a few Speedmasters that had the Seamaster logo on the back, but wait for confirmation that the one you're looking at is one of those.

From the Omega vintage database:




The serial number of the auction's watch appears to be in the 43 millions, which is 1979 so it jives with Omega's listing.

[ginshun]

Thanks!

I may have to become a member so I can use that database. That way I won't have to post here every time I see a vintage Omega that I like on Ebay!