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Andrew (aroma) shares his experience acquiring an 18kt gold Omega Seamaster 14763 from 1962, a piece he initially passed on but couldn't forget. His post delves into the collector's dilemma of justifying new purchases and the unexpected challenges of vintage watch ownership, even for seemingly pristine examples. This thread highlights the enduring appeal of vintage Omega Seamasters and the practicalities of their care.
I came across this 18kt solid gold Omega 14763 Seamaster last weekend …and passed it by as, having just bought another watch, I couldn't justify any more. But I couldn’t leave it alone. I’m sure you've all been there – agonizing over whether you could justify another purchase. I have a real weak spot for these - I wonder if there is any treatment?
I do have a few Omegas with this deluxe convex dial and lovely onyx inlaid gold batons but this particular example was just so fine – the brushed case sides are still there, all case edges are sharp and there are only minor swirlies to show for its 51 years of life. Yes, it's 1962 - the case maker is Huguein SA (which I assume is a casemaker of Huguenot descent) and it runs a cal 562 non-chronometer. So to assuage my conscience I decided to sell one of my collection which in turn caused me to agonize further. I never knew that watch collecting could be so stressful!!
The 14763 is described on the Omega vintage database as a Seamaster ‘Special’ – I don’t know what the ‘Special’ signifies (perhaps someone here can tell me) but it certainly is a very fine piece. Seamasters come below Constellations in the vintage Omega hierarchy, that much I do know but it would have to be a very fine Connie to top this.
Cheers
Andrew
. . . a common language this week - the '58 SM DeLuxe (American issue) has been on my wrist since Tuesday. Congrats on the stellar find, Andrew. I know the feeling well - once a vintage Omega pops up, it's impossible to put the Jack back in the box! Best, Art
a common theme here.
It's sometimes difficult to know which of the two (Constellation or Seamaster) is the more desirable. I suppose the Connie is but with such fine pieces like yours, it is a pretty close run. Thanks for sharing Andrew
do you happen to know the model? Cheers Andrew
Just picked up this 14K one from a local auction on Thursday. Mint condition...looks like it was never worn. Best of luck with yours. Emil
no, there is no cure :) its a lovely looking piece so huge congratulations. i cant show you a newly aquired Omega as i can only think of a couple from my theme that i still need. a 562 is one of them. i look forward to seeing it soon. Graham.
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