Item Number: 1549577199
Seller ID: steviemiller
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Link: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1549577199



Seller Description:
“Picked this up form Trademe a year ago, and never worn it ... turned out I dont really like wearing fancy watches as much as I expected. Previous owner was apparently a collector and did not wear it much either. My loss your gain...
A classic that looks as good today as it did when it was new. Understated elegance at it's best.
A true collectors watch for the gentleman with refined taste.
Works perfectly, and as you can see from pictures taken in full on sunshine, is cosmetically 9 out of 10. I doubt you will find this watch from 60's in a better condition anytime, anywhere.
Same watch you can see here (sold for 795 GBP - 1515 NZD - without shipping or import duty/GST) : http://www.wimbledonwatches.co.uk/p/...-watch/gents-v
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Comes with original box and original bracelet
The watch has an automatic Omega movement and is keeping accurate time, as you would expect from a world renowned brand such as Omega and the hands glide around the dial.
The watch is signed Omega Automatic below the 12 o’clock with the Omega logo. With Seamaster above and Swiss made below the 6 o’clock. The original bracelet has the Omega symbol on the bracelet clasp.
Pickup from Riccarton. FREE Shipping at buyers risk. Note that I expect payment within 3 days.
Happy bidding!”
Notes:
I came across this particular listing on TradeMe when it was first listed, and have kept it on my Watch List as there are a number of things that bothers me about this auction. Should I just let it go, seeing that the seller is a TM newbie (though not a very convincing one at that

"You", in this case, would be any forum members who are interested in vintage watches, not just Omega, and methods in authenticating such pieces. “You” would also be someone who is not afraid to make some rather public mistakes all in the interest of learning. Experience is not a prerequisite, but an open mind is… Too much experience, like the type Harlan has

I will try to respond to each of your replies/suggestions individually as they are posted. If there is a lot of interest in this, I will consider doing others in the future, so please keep them coming. To start off, I’d like to know what sort of things would one be considering in the process of authenticating this watch. What sort of information would one require? What would one require from the seller before making a decision? Would getting an authentication from a watchmaker help in this instance? ...as well as other aspects that you might like to add, including things that you would do if you were the one having to sell this specimen.
Okay, your thoughts, please.
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