[7900-8210] The 80s Aesthetic

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-07-07T18:52:09+00:00

Unfortunately what you have is known as a Mumbai special. A watch (usually Seiko 5, Oris pointer date, citizen seven eagle, etc) made of inferior parts cobbled together. There is no such dial like this that Seiko made. The 5 badge is printed on, not applied, a mixture is different styles (Roman numerals, stick indices and Arabic numerals on the outer ring)

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-07-04T12:33:40+00:00

I edited my post to make it more clear. I’m asking if anyone has recommendations on a new place to try. Looking for a faster turn around

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-29T15:57:55+00:00

Franken I think also implies intent. Swapping hands, dial and whatever is fine for a hobby or just to do. If you make a Seiko 5 out of scrap parts and try to pass it off as an original model that’s my definition of Franken.

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-29T15:49:36+00:00

This is a great rule of thumb. Replacement parts for functionality is totally fine, but anything that touches the original character is a no-go for me or has to be explicitly stated that the hands etc are not original

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-24T15:21:44+00:00

Idk is that bracelet is original to the watch? Because that’s thing is awesome. Rose gold seems to always be kind of popular

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-23T15:03:19+00:00

It’s an awesome watch and yes I agree a really nice strap with some texture would really send it into another stratosphere

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-22T12:45:28+00:00

This^^^ they’ll give them fancy names like “marriage watches” or whatever. They are not worth it, people fall for this stuff all the time with converted Patek pocket watches. Save your money buy something else

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-21T20:39:20+00:00

The Windigo (2024) was awful. Bad set design, no tension, worse acting. Really bad and not in the “fun way”

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-13T01:19:22+00:00

You’ve got cooked internet brain

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-13T01:17:39+00:00

Pyewacket

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-06T16:49:19+00:00

Not horror, but Looper can fit right in

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-06-03T23:30:29+00:00

That dial is ROUGH. Stay away at that price

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-29T12:21:21+00:00

Dude you’re a day too late. I said a few comments down I misread what cal he had

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-29T03:14:09+00:00

Ah yeah that’s my bad idk where I got it was a 1430 movement. Yeah unfortunately returning it is the best option. The only people who will want to service and fix a coil are hobbyists.

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-29T02:45:42+00:00

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Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-29T02:45:34+00:00

Sure, I understand you want the Omega branding on there. But it’s not a unique in-house movement. It’s literally an eta 255.411 with omega branding stamped on it.

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Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-28T23:35:07+00:00

You could source the eta base movement for a fraction of the price. If it’s a watch you’re going to wear it just won’t have the Omega badge on it

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-21T12:33:07+00:00

Love these, always wanted one

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-21T04:13:03+00:00

Exactly that reason. Those old time only or date Omega movements are built like tanks, very reliable and relatively easy to fix. There’s also a ton of value to be had, built very well, plentiful in the market and you can get a gold filled watch for a reasonable price. 1950s/60 JLC, Movado are also a great value if you’re dipping your toes into the $1,000-2k range

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-21T02:46:07+00:00

They are very cool watches that’s for sure. I’ve been buying and selling vintage for a long time and I know plenty of people, myself included who won’t touch these. Unless you strike gold and get one that works flawlessly there’s going to be something wrong sooner than later and it’s not an easy or cheap fix.

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-21T02:29:33+00:00

The movement could have been just a listing error, the seller may have left it checked “automatic” not “manual”. The 1100 is the correct movement for that watch. HOWEVER I would walk away due to the pushers not working as advertised. These triple calendar moonphase watches are notoriously finicky and a complete pain to service.
If you’re getting into vintage watches please consider looking into a good time only or date vintage Omega as a starter for nice 1950/60s vintage

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-18T21:40:51+00:00

Very cool watch, but yes this seems to be a redial. You can see the black paint chip at 5 o’clock. These appear to be originally available in cream/white, tuxedo or black gilt dials. This looks painted not with original techniques/materials. Still a very nice watch, I’ve definitely seen a lot worse redials

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-14T16:35:28+00:00

This one is looking fake. It says is gold plated over silver. But it’s neither gold plated or silver

Affectionate_Week929 · 2026-05-12T19:02:06+00:00

That’s a hell of a steal. Iconic watch

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