FS - Omega Seamaster 300 Ref 165.024
Apr 9, 2017 16:26:14 GMT -6
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Post by Baco Noir on Apr 9, 2017 16:26:14 GMT -6
This is a Seamaster 300 built for me from a vintage movement and new Omega service parts in April 2013 by an Omega trained watchmaker in Canada (Al Jenskey - aka Archer on Omega Forums). If you are not familiar with these Google "Watchco SM300" and you'll find lots of reading material on these amazing watches.
Basically, they are built with brand new Omega service parts (case, dial, hands, crystal, crown, bracelet, etc) except for the movement, which is vintage. In this case, a caliber 552 movement, which was completely serviced by Al before the watch was assembled. I have the CD with the photo documentation from Al of the movement being disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt.
Details on the Cal 552:
19,800 beats per hour
Hours, minutes, seconds - no date
Automatic, non-hacking winding
24 jewels
Incabloc shock protection
This is a very clean example, but not 100% pristine. The crystal was just replaced last week and the bracelet was lightly touched up at that time, so it's in very good shape, but there are some fine scratches on the case from 4 years of wear, marks on the lugs from strap changes and a few small nicks on the case edges - see photos for details and ask additional questions.
If you are OCD about every tiny imperfection or want a fully NOS watch, keep looking. This watch is in great condition, but probably isn't for you.
When built, this watch passed Al's pressure tests for water tightness, but with time gaskets dry out and I have not tested it before sale. So, if you plan to go in the water with it, you should have it tested before doing so.
Also, since these are made with non-hacking movements, they are hard to time accurately without a timing machine. That said, when the crystal was replaced, Kevin at Time Tech said it had good amplitude and was keeping good time. I asked for a print out from the timing machine, but he doesn't have one with a printer. As such, no guarantees are made about the time keeping.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE:
Omega Seamaster 300 with 1171 bracelet and 633 end links as shown
PDF of initial movement service and watch assembly from Archer
No boxes or papers
PRICE: $3500 includes insured shipping in the continental US. AK, HI, US territories, and non-US location will incur additional shipping costs at buyers expense. Payment is by wire transfer only. Paypal is not an option due to too many scams.
CONTACT INFO:
PM me here
email is...
RETURNS: The watch is sold as is and I will accept returns if the condition of the watch is significantly different than described and shown in the photos. I must be notified within 24 hours with details and photographs of the differing condition and watch must be shipped back to me insured in the same condition and within 48 hours from notification.
REFERENCES: You read on the forums all the time about "buying the seller" which is important for sure. I have never had a watch returned from a sale. I do my best to provide detailed photos and an honest description. I have plenty of references - see below. That said, I do reference checks on buyers too because there are bad buyers out there who try to extort discounts from sellers for an extra scratch that they feel wasn't disclosed. If I do not know you, please be prepared to help me feel comfortable selling to you as well. I will accept returns if I misrepresented the watch, but will not offer any post sale discounts.
My references for watches over $1000 have all paid with wire transfer without issue, so please do check my references.
TRF ID is Baco Noir
Rolex Sea Dweller
www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=320274
Omega Great White GMT
www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=309158
Omega Forums ID is Baco Noir
Blancpain Trilogy
omegaforums.net/threads/baco-noir.25070/
WUS ID is rogerfromco
Nomos GMT
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/rogerfromco-great-seller-814891.html
Tudor Date-Day Jumbo
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/great-dealing-rogerfromco-853605.html
Helson Sharkdiver - 45mm Titanium
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/rogerfromco-trusted-seller-927240.html
Tag Aquaracer
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/rogerfromco-great-seller-please-read-2661210.html
Basically, they are built with brand new Omega service parts (case, dial, hands, crystal, crown, bracelet, etc) except for the movement, which is vintage. In this case, a caliber 552 movement, which was completely serviced by Al before the watch was assembled. I have the CD with the photo documentation from Al of the movement being disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt.
Details on the Cal 552:
19,800 beats per hour
Hours, minutes, seconds - no date
Automatic, non-hacking winding
24 jewels
Incabloc shock protection
This is a very clean example, but not 100% pristine. The crystal was just replaced last week and the bracelet was lightly touched up at that time, so it's in very good shape, but there are some fine scratches on the case from 4 years of wear, marks on the lugs from strap changes and a few small nicks on the case edges - see photos for details and ask additional questions.
If you are OCD about every tiny imperfection or want a fully NOS watch, keep looking. This watch is in great condition, but probably isn't for you.
When built, this watch passed Al's pressure tests for water tightness, but with time gaskets dry out and I have not tested it before sale. So, if you plan to go in the water with it, you should have it tested before doing so.
Also, since these are made with non-hacking movements, they are hard to time accurately without a timing machine. That said, when the crystal was replaced, Kevin at Time Tech said it had good amplitude and was keeping good time. I asked for a print out from the timing machine, but he doesn't have one with a printer. As such, no guarantees are made about the time keeping.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE:
Omega Seamaster 300 with 1171 bracelet and 633 end links as shown
PDF of initial movement service and watch assembly from Archer
No boxes or papers
PRICE: $3500 includes insured shipping in the continental US. AK, HI, US territories, and non-US location will incur additional shipping costs at buyers expense. Payment is by wire transfer only. Paypal is not an option due to too many scams.
CONTACT INFO:
PM me here
email is...
RETURNS: The watch is sold as is and I will accept returns if the condition of the watch is significantly different than described and shown in the photos. I must be notified within 24 hours with details and photographs of the differing condition and watch must be shipped back to me insured in the same condition and within 48 hours from notification.
REFERENCES: You read on the forums all the time about "buying the seller" which is important for sure. I have never had a watch returned from a sale. I do my best to provide detailed photos and an honest description. I have plenty of references - see below. That said, I do reference checks on buyers too because there are bad buyers out there who try to extort discounts from sellers for an extra scratch that they feel wasn't disclosed. If I do not know you, please be prepared to help me feel comfortable selling to you as well. I will accept returns if I misrepresented the watch, but will not offer any post sale discounts.
My references for watches over $1000 have all paid with wire transfer without issue, so please do check my references.
TRF ID is Baco Noir
Rolex Sea Dweller
www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=320274
Omega Great White GMT
www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=309158
Omega Forums ID is Baco Noir
Blancpain Trilogy
omegaforums.net/threads/baco-noir.25070/
WUS ID is rogerfromco
Nomos GMT
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/rogerfromco-great-seller-814891.html
Tudor Date-Day Jumbo
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/great-dealing-rogerfromco-853605.html
Helson Sharkdiver - 45mm Titanium
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/rogerfromco-trusted-seller-927240.html
Tag Aquaracer
forums.watchuseek.com/f63/rogerfromco-great-seller-please-read-2661210.html