zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Hi,

: I'd love to get opinions about this:

:
: http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/omega-seamaster-damenuhr-585---gelbgold---57-gramm--id1577132.htm?comingFromRewrite=1&id=1577132&picnum=1&tab=details

: Do you think the seller is reliable? What do you think about the
: watch itself? Is it a good investment?

: Thanks!

First, let me "define my terms": no watch is a "good investment", if you define an investment as something on which you expect to earn a positive return.

However, if your question is "is this watch a good purchase, which will give me value and service for my money?", we can try to answer that question.

If one is looking to purchase an automobile, you (may) consider the materials (more for leather interiors), the powerplant (more for more powerful engines), the reputation (more for certain nameplates), the design (more if the design is popular), reliability (more for more reliable) but ultimately it is about if you like the automobile and if it makes sense to you.

Let's apply that thought process to this watch:

Materials are 14k gold, or 58.5% of the case and bracelet weight is supposed to be gold. The watch weight is 55 grams. Let's deduct 10 grams for the weight of the movement, etc., leaving 45 grams. 45 grams * 58.5% = 26.3 grams of gold, which is 0.85 troy ounces (which are 31.1 grams) at current prices of about US$1400 per troy ounce or about $1,185 of gold. This bit of information only really tells you roughly how much of a premium you should put on a gold watch versus one in stainless steel, based on the price of the gold content. It does not consider the rarity (if any) of a gold watch.

Quartz movements are far cheaper than mechnical movements; say a cost of $200.

Omega has a fine reputation, which will cause a premium in the price.

You obviously like the design.

Omega quartz watches are notably reliable and easily repaired if not.

You like the watch and you want it to make sense to you. The cost of the components should make the watch cost almost US$1,400; you have to decide if the cost of the enjoyment and use you will get out of it make up the difference.